My trip to Nepal Facts about Nepal Population

My trip to Nepal!

Facts about Nepal • Population: 31 million • Area: 147, 181 sq. km (56, 827 sq miles) • Major languages: Nepali • Major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism • Life expectancy: 68 years (men), 71 years (women)

Geography of Nepal • Landlocked by India and China (Tibet) • 8 different climate zones due to such drastic differences in elevation -Tropical near the plains of India. -Continuous snow on the Himalayan side • West season: June to September, Dry season October to June

Outgoing 6: 30 PM – 6: 35 PM+1 Los Angeles (LAX) – Istanbul (IST) Turkish Airlines 10 · Boeing 777 Average legroom (31") Overnight flight 13 h 05 m Layover in Istanbul IST 7 h 10 m 1: 45 AM+2 – 11: 25 AM+2 Istanbul (IST) – Kathmandu (KTM) Turkish Airlines 726 · Airbus A 330 Average legroom (31") Overnight flight 6 h 55 m Airfare $740 Return 12: 55 PM – 6: 50 PM Kathmandu (KTM) – Istanbul (IST) Turkish Airlines 727 · Economy Class · Airbus A 330 Average legroom (31") Often delayed by 30+ min 8 h 40 m Layover in Istanbul IST Overnight 18 h 50 m 1: 40 PM+1 – 4: 50 PM+1 Istanbul (IST) – Los Angeles (LAX) Turkish Airlines 9 · Economy Class · Boeing 777 Average legroom (31") 14 h 10 m

Bicycle Private Bus Tours ($10/day) Transportation in Nepal

Exchange Rate • $1 US Dollar = 103. 38 Napalese Rupees

Nepalese Cuisine • Strong influence from India, China and Thailand Tibetan style dumplings with Yak meat Tingmo (steam bread) & aloo phing (rice noodles) Dal Bhat (lentil soup)

Stop #1: Kathmandu, Nepal • Housing: Shangri-la Boutique Hotel - Located in the center of Kathmandu, near most tourist activity. -Close proximity to airport as well as Bodhanath Stupa -Price per night: $28. 00 (Deluxe Single Private)

Activity #1: Visit Bodhanath Stupa • Stupa – a Buddhist mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics that is used for meditation. • One of the biggest stupas in Nepal • Walking tour (about $68)

Stop #2: Mt. Everest Base Camp • Fly into Lukla from Kathmandu • Housing: Everest Base Camp Tent (approx. $1, 500 for 14 day tour)

Activity #2: Everest Base Camp Trek • Altitude: 5, 380 m (17, 600 ft. ) • Distance from Lukla to Everest Base Camp = 38. 58 miles • 9 days of trekking in and 4 days trekking out