Nepal at a Glance 🇳🇵

नेपालको झण्डा

Nepal Flag

Nepalko Jhanda

Nepal has the only non-rectangular national flag in the world. It consists of two stacked triangles representing the Himalaya mountains and the two major religions - Hinduism and Buddhism. The crimson red color symbolizes bravery, and the blue border represents peace.

नेपालको निशान छाप

Coat of Arms of Nepal

Nepalko Nishan Chhap

The Coat of Arms of Nepal features Mt. Everest, green hills, and the Terai plains, representing Nepal's three geographic regions. It includes the national flag, male and female hands joined together symbolizing gender equality, and a garland of rhododendron flowers.

डाँफे

Danfe (Himalayan Monal)

Danfe

The Danfe (Himalayan Monal) is Nepal's national bird, known for its brilliantly colorful plumage with metallic green, purple, red, and golden feathers. It lives in the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas.

गाई

Cow (Gai)

Gai

The cow is Nepal's national animal and is considered sacred in Hindu culture. It is revered as the symbol of motherly love, wealth, and prosperity. Slaughtering cows is prohibited by law in Nepal.

गुराँस

Rhododendron (Gurans)

Gurans

The Rhododendron (locally called Gurans or Lali Gurans) is Nepal's national flower. It blooms in bright red during spring (March-May) across the mid-hills, creating spectacular crimson hillsides. It is also the state flower of Sikkim.

सयौं थुँगा फूलका हामी

Sayaun Thunga Phoolka Hami

Sayaun Thunga

The national anthem of Nepal, adopted in 2007, celebrates the country's sovereignty, unity in diversity, courage, and natural beauty. The title translates to 'We are Hundreds of Flowers' (woven into one garland).

तराई

Terai (Plains)

Terai

The Terai is Nepal's flat, fertile southern lowland region bordering India. It covers about 17% of Nepal's total area but is home to over 50% of the population. It's known for agriculture, wildlife reserves like Chitwan, and hot tropical climate.

पहाड

Pahad (Hills)

Pahad

The Hill region (Pahad) lies between the Terai and the Himalayas. It includes Kathmandu Valley, Pokhara, and many ancient towns. The climate is temperate, and terraced farming is common on the hillsides.

हिमाल

Himal (Mountains)

Himal

The Himalayan region is the northernmost part of Nepal, home to 8 of the world's 14 highest peaks including Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha). It covers about 35% of Nepal's area but has the smallest population. Sherpa communities live here.

काठमाडौं

Kathmandu

Kathmandu

Kathmandu is Nepal's capital and largest city, located in the Kathmandu Valley at about 1,400 meters altitude. It has 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is the cultural, political, and economic center of Nepal.

पोखरा

Pokhara

Pokhara

Pokhara is Nepal's second-largest city and the gateway to the Annapurna trekking region. It's famous for Phewa Lake with its reflection of the Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountain, and is a paradise for adventure sports.

सगरमाथा

Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha)

Sagarmatha

Mt. Everest (Sagarmatha in Nepali) is the world's highest peak at 8,848.86 meters. Located in the Solukhumbu district, it was first summited by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary in 1953. The Sagarmatha National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

लुम्बिनी

Lumbini

Lumbini

Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Gautama Buddha and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in the Rupandehi district of the Terai, it is one of the most sacred places for Buddhists worldwide and attracts pilgrims from around the globe.

चितवन राष्ट्रिय निकुञ्ज

Chitwan National Park

Chitwan

Chitwan National Park is Nepal's first national park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's home to one-horned rhinoceros, Bengal tigers, gharial crocodiles, and over 500 species of birds. Jungle safaris and elephant rides are popular activities.