Nepal is a sovereign, independent Hindu Kingdom in South Asia. It is a landlocked, third world country, and is only the country in south Asia that has never been ruled by a foreign power. It is situated in between two mighty nations India to south and north to the autonomous Tibet, of "China" On the world map it is situated within 26º22' to 30º27' North latitude and 84º4' to 88º12 East longitude on the Northern Hemisphere of earth. It is tiny but truly one of the most wonderful country in the world. It covers 147,181 sq. km. Area of the world which is 0.03% of the world's land mass and 0.3% of Asia. Its east-west length is 885 km and North to South wide is in average193km. The highest point is Mt. Everest 8848m and the lowest point is Kechana Kalam 70m above sea level. Its total land is divided in three parts, 15% Himali region, 68% hilly region and Terai region covers 17% total of its land . Although it shelters: 4% of mammals on earth; 8% of the world's population of birds, i.e. more than 850 species; 11% of the world's 15 families of butterflies, i.e. more than 600 species; 600 indigenous plant families; 319 species of exotic orchids; More than 600 rivers and EIGHT of the TOP TEN Mountains over 8000 meters Summits in the world including Mount Everest. Out of thirty-one snow-topped peaks over 7600 meters, Twenty-two lie in Nepal! Astonishing! And while you marvel at these facts, there are so many exciting and interesting things are waiting for you to explore it. Ancient cities and exotic Cultural, Pilgrim and Ayurvedic/Yoga/Meditation, Adventurous Elephant Safaris, and many Game-viewing Tours, Floral and Botanical, Bird watching, Trekking and Mountaineering Expeditions. White-water Rafting, Bungy Jumping, Hot air Ballooning, Paragliding, Rock Climbing, Mountain Flights and many others are all at your disposal in Nepal.