Nepal is a landlocked country, with its borders contiguous with the Indian border in the west, south, and east, and with the Tibetan autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China in the north. In the east, the Mechi River and Singalla Ridge separate the country from Sikkim and West Bengal. In the south, boundary pillars and about nine meters of no-man’s land on either side demarcate the Nepalese territory from the Indian states of West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh. In the west, the Mahakali River is the natural border separating the Kingdom from Uttar Pradesh. In the north, the boundary markers set up in accordance with the Boundary Agreement of 1961 demarcate the Nepalese territory from the Tibetan autonomous region of the People’s Republic of China. The nearest seaport is 1,120 kilometers away in India.

Lying on the foothills by the majestic range of the Himalayas, Nepal is a gateway to some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world. The rich and ancient tradition of Nepal is still vibrant and alive. A walk along the heart of Kathmandu, with its countless temples, pagodas, and stupas, takes a person to a very special place, which has not changed with the passage of time.

A Place for Discovery

Located between the fertile plains of India and the high Tibetan plateau, the culture, traditions, and ethnicity of Nepal are just as diverse as its geography. The Nepalese population can be broadly divided into two groups: the Tibeto-Burmans from the North and the Indo-Aryans from the South.

Be Captivated by Century-Old Traditions

In Nepal, religion is not just a set of beliefs and accompanying rituals handed down from generation to generation; rather, it is a complex intermingling of traditions, festivals, faiths, and doctrines that have permeated every stratum of Nepalese society in such a way as to become the heartbeat of the nation.