General Geographical
information
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Latitude
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26 0 12’ and 30 0 27’
North.
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Longitude
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80 0 4’ and 88 0 12’
East |
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Topography
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The world’s deepest gorge Kali
Gandaki to the Highest point on earth Mt.Everest’
8,848 m |
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Vegetation
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Nepal possesses some of the most
outstanding biodiversity in the world, ranging from
sub-tropical rain forests to alpine terrain. |
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Seasons |
Winter (Dec- Feb), Summer (Mar-May),
Monsoon (Jun-Aug), Autumn (Sep-Nov)
The monsoon mostly occurs at night, days are often
clean and fresh. Most of the northern belt of the
Trans-Himalayan zone is rain-shadowed making it
ideal for trekking during the monsoon season. |
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Literacy rate
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53.7% (as of 2005)
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Per Capita Income
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USD 237.00 per person per year
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Area
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1,47,181 sq km
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Length
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885 km
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Width
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193 km
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Capital/ Main City
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Kathmandu |
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Population |
27,676,547 ( with 85.8% living in
rural areas) “The world fact book Jul 2005”
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Government |
Democratic, Multi party democracy
/ ongoing process as of June 2006 / constituent
assembly being seriously considered. |
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Time
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GMT+ 5 and 3 quarter hrs.
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Religion
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Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim
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Power
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220 volts AC, in large lowland
towns |
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Agriculture
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Rice, corn, wheat, sugarcane,
root crops, milk |
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Major Trading Nations |
India , U.S.A. , Germany , China
, UAE, Singapore . |
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Industries |
Tourism, carpet , textile, rice,
jute, sugar, oilseed mills, cigarette production,
cement and brick production. |
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Languages |
Nepali 58% (official language),
Newari 3% (mainly in Kathmandu ), Indian languages
20% (mainly in Terai). |
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National Bird
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Impean Pheasent |
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National Animal
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Cow. |
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National Flower
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Rhododendron (Arboretum)
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London
Time |
5 hours 45 minutes.
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Sydney
time |
- 3 hours 15 minutes
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Hawai Time |
+ 15 hours 45 minutes.
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Tokyo Time
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- 2 hours 15 minutes.
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New Delhi
Time |
+ 15 minutes.
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Nepal
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Nepal is situated
between the great civilisations of India and Tibet.
A landlocked country it has some of the most diverse
topography in the world, rising from almost sea
level in the south to the highest point on earth
within a distance of less than two hundred kms.
A land extremely rich in exotic vegetation, the
hills are covered with huge numbers of plants,
flowers and trees. Pleasant rural villages are
linked by paths and ancient trade routes through
paddy fields, forested hills, alpine meadows up
to yak pastures and mountain moraine..
The country is situated along the central section
of the Great Himalayas, eight of the world’s
fourteen highest mountains including Mount Everest
(29128ft / 8,8848m) are found here. The country
can be divided into three distinct regions. The
southern lowland (Terai Region) has a hot and
tropical Indian climate, it is a rich alluvial
plain and the major farming area of Nepal. The
central region (Middle Hills) is formed by deep
valleys where the land continues to push northward,
it has a cooler sub-tropical climate and serves
as the base for organising most tourist activities
in Nepal. The northern region (Himalayan region)
has an alpine climate with little vegetation growing
over 4500m. |
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Terai Region
of Nepal occupies 17% of the total land in Nepal, altitude
ranges from 53 to 305m, width from north to south
ranges from 26 to 32 kms. The region being flat
is perhaps not surprisingly the most developed
part of Nepal, it is basically a rich alluvial
plain with well stocked farming land which is
fed by the waters of the high Himalaya which lie
90 miles to the north. It is the main farming
region in Nepal providing much produce for the
rest of the country. Rice, maize, jute, tea, tobbacco
and sugarcane along with a variety of fruits are
all grown here for export to the major cities
and towns. Natural vegetation is mainly consists
of Sal and Riverine forest
The Tharu people are the major ethnic group of
the Terai, their religious practices differ a
lot from most other Nepali groups. Many still
practice a form of Aminism (the worship of animal
spirits), they are well known for thier colourful
ceremonies. The region contains many of the natural
reserves within Nepal. A vast array of wildlife
including the famous One Horned Rhino and The
Royal Bengal Tiger, over 43 species of mammals
and over 500 species of birds have been recorded
to date. The region begins to rise northwards
to reach the Churiya hills which border the south
of the Central Region (Middle Hills),
Middle hills in Nepal are sandwiched between the Terai
and the Nepal Himalaya, they cover a further 68%
of the total landmass of Nepal, altitude ranges
from 610 metres to 1524 metres. The middle hills
are a series of small ranges that lie directly
south of the High Himalaya.
Kathmandu and Pokhara are situated here, along
with many of the lower altitude treks. Kathmandu
is an ideal base to organise group tours, it also
provides a tremendous opportunity to discover
the rich cultural heritage the middle hills provides.
The Newars are the main ethnic group in Kathmandu,
a tribe of mixed Mongal decent, many still follow
strict daily routines where each stage in life
is marked with tradition and colourful ceremony.
Pokhara, situated 200 kms west of Kathmanu, responds
with its outstanding beauty. Set around the beautiful
Lake Phewa, it has argueably the finest mountain
view in the World.
Himalayan Region of Nepal accounts for the remaining
15% of land in Nepal. Altitude ranges from the snow line at around 4877 metres to 8848 metres.
The region contains 10 of the 14 highest mountains
on earth, each over of 8000 metres.
It is a cold and very sparse in vegetation with
little plant life surviving above 4800 mtrs. The
plants that do survive are often some of the most
interesting species to be found in Nepal.
The Nepal Himalaya is perhaps most known for the
Everest region, an area made famous by the main
ethnic group (Sherpas). They are hardy people
who travelled south from Tibet over 500 years
ago. Many still practice pasture farming,
leading yaks up and down the mountain, depending
on the season. The is Yak a means of
transportation it also produces fatty milk which
is a rich source of protein, ideal for the harsh
climate. Yak hair is also woven for cloth, the
hide used for clothes, mats or blankets.
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Many Sherpas make their living by tourism nowadays.
They act as the backbone for mountain expeditions
where their stamina and familiarity with the region
make sure they have no rivals when it comes to
high altitude.
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Mountains
Over 8000 m t. |
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S.N. |
Mountain over
8000mt. in Nepal |
Height
in meters(m) |
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01 |
Sagarmatha ( Mt. Everest
) |
8848 |
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02 |
Kanchanjuga
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8598 |
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03 |
Lhotse |
8516 |
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04 |
Makalu |
8463 |
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05 |
Cho-Oyu
NEC Travels
in Kathmandu. |
8201 |
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06 |
Dhaualgiri |
8167 |
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07 |
Manaslu
NEC Travels in Kathmandu. |
8163 |
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08 |
Annapurna I
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8091 |
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09 |
Kanchenjunga South
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8476 |
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10 |
Lhotse Shar
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8400 |
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Mountains in Nepal
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Kumbhakarna :7710m
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Nepal Peak : 7168m
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Pathibhara : 7123m
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Ama Dablam : 6812m
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Pumori : 7161m
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Gaurishankar :
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Dorjelakpa : 6699m
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Langtang Ri : 7225m
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Himalchuli : 7893m
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Ratnachuli : 7126m
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Annapurna 2 nd : 7937m
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Annapurna III : 7755m
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Annapurna IV : 7525m
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Annapurna South : 7219m
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Api Himal : 7132m
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Api West : 7100m
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Barun Tse : 7129m
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Dhaulagiri II : 7751m
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Dhaulagiri III : 7715m
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Dhaulagiri IV : 7661m
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Dahulagiri V : 7618m
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Dhaulagiri VI : 7668m
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Ganesh Himal I : 7429 m
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Ganesh Himal II : 7111m
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Ganesh Himal III : 7110m
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Khang Sar Kang : 7485m
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Gyachung Kang : 7952m
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Ganesh Himal IV : 7052m
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Gangapurna : 7455m
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Himalchuli East : 7893m
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Himalchuli North : 7371m
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Himalchuli West : 7540m
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Kumbhakarna(Jannu) : 7710m
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Langtang Lirung : 7234m
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Makalu II : 7678m
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Manaslu North : 7157m
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Nilgiri North : 6839m
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Nuptse : 7855m
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Peak 29 : 7871m
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Dhampus : 6012m
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Pathivara : 7125m
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PasangLhamuChuli : 735m
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Kangbachen : 7903m
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Ngojumbakang : 7743m
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Putha Hiunchuli : 7246m
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Saipal : 7031m
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Shantishikhar : 7591m
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Tilicho Peak : 7134m
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Shartse Peak : 7459m
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Tarke Kang : 7193m
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Varaha Shikhar : 7647m
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Gimigela Chuli : 7350m
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Gyajikang : 7038m
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Himlung Himal : 7126m
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Janak Himal : 7090m
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Sharphu I : 7070m
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Palung Ri : 7012m
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Talung Himal : 7349m
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Domekhan : 7264m
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Ratnachuli : 7128m
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Himjung : 7140m
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Gueja Himal : 7193m
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Tent Peak : 7385m
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Langtang Ri : 7205m
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Jongsang Peak : 7483m
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Chamer : 7187m
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Tukuche Peak : 6920m
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Tawoche Peak : 650m
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Thamsherku : 6230m
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Lamjung : 6983m
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Arniko Chuli : 6034m
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Kanjiroba : 6883m
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Kanjirowa : 6557m
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Kunde Himal : 6883m
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Gorkha Himal :6088m
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Asaituppa Himal : 6256m
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Nilgiri South : 7061m
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Nilgiri Central : 6940m
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Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) : 6993m
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Peaks
authorizerd fo climbing by Nepal Mountaineering
Association (NMA) Group 'A' |
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Cholaste 6440m
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Machermo 6273m
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Kyazo Ri 6186m
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Phari Lapcha 6017m
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Nirekha 6159m
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Langsisa Ri 6427m
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Ombigaichen 6340m
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Bokta 6143m
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Chekigo 6257m
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Lobuje West 6145m
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Larkya Peak 6010m
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Abi 6097m
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Yubra Himal 6035m
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Chukung Ri 5550m
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Yala Peak 5732m
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Hiunchuli 6441m
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Singu Chuli 6501m
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MeraPeak 6654m
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Kusum Kangaru 6367m
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Kwangde 6011m
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ChuluWest 6420m
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Chulu East 6558m
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Island Peak 6160m
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Pharmacho Peak 6187m
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Lobuje Peak 6119m
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Ramdung Peak 5925m
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Pisang Peak 6091m
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Tent Peak 5663m
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Mehra Peak 5849m
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Naya Kanga 5844m
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Pokhalde Himal 5806m
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Mardi Himal 5587m
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Paldor Peak 5896m
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Info:
All Climbers should be careful during climbing time
with the following |
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AMS , Avalanches , Falling rocks
, Frostnip ,Crevasse falls , Infections, Falls ,Dehydration
, Lost tents, Pneumonia , Wind At 8600 m / 27000
ft, Without, oxygen, headeche . |
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Expedition
Royaltyin US$ Effective From 1992, Autumn |
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Classification including
up to: Expedition for 7 members: Additional member:
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Peak
Height in metre(m) |
Price
in US$ |
Additional
Member Price in US$ |
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Peaks above 8000
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10000.00 |
1500..00 |
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7501– 8000
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4000.00 |
500.00 |
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7001- 7500
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3000.00 |
400.00 |
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6501- 7000
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2000.00 |
300.00 |
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Peaks below 6501
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1500.00 |
200.00 |
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Garbage
Deposit for Khumbu Area (Mount Everest) |
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Mt. Everest: USD
4000.00
Peaks above 8000 metres:
USD 3000.00.
All peaks less than 8000
metres: USD 2000.00. |
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A
Brief Fact Sheet of Mount Everest As of 2006 |
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Definition of Mt. Everest
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A mountain in the central Himalayas on the
border of Tibet and Nepal ; the highest
mountain peak in the world. |
Nepali Name
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Sagarmatha (which means Goddess of the sky)
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Tibetan Name
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Jhomolungma (which means mother Goddess
of the Universe) |
Height
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8848 meters or 29,029 ft
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Location
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On the border between Nepal and Tibet ,
where all of the worlds 10 higest mountains
are found. |
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Longitude
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86º55’40"
E |
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Latitude
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Latitude
270 45’ N and 280 0’ N and longitude
800 30’ E and 870 0’ E in the
Solukhumbhu District of Sagarmatha Zone of
Nepal |
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Local People
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Sherpas
and Tibetan |
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Summit
Record Holders :
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Longest
stay on top |
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Babu Chiri Sherpa,
who stayed at the summit for twenty
one and half hours. |
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First Climbers |
Tenzing
Norgay Sherpa from Nepal and Sir Edmund
Percival Hillary from New Zealand , on 5/29/1953
via the South-East Ridge Route |
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First Nepali
Women to Climb |
Pasang Lhamu
Sherpa, on April 22nd, 1993 |
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One of the
best climbers |
Nepali,
Apa Sherpa, climbed Everest 11 times. |
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Fastest
Ascent |
Babu Chhiri
Sherpa on June 21 2000 , ascent from south
side Hans Kammerlander May 24,1996 , ascent
from north side |
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Youngest
Climber |
Nepali, Temba
Tsheri Sherpa , Age 15 on May 22, 2001
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First Women
Climber |
In 1975
- The first woman to summit Everest was Junko
Tabei, a Japanese lady, who reached the summit
via the South-East Ridge route. |
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Oldest Person
to Climb |
Japanese
climber Yuichiro Miura, 2003 |
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Oldest Women
to Climb (Polish lady)
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Anna
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oldest woman to Summit Everest (at the time)
at the age of 50 (born 7/10/49 climbed Everest
from Nepal side on 5/22/2000), Born
7/10/49: Summits, Nanga Parbat (7/15/85),
Broad Peak-Rocky Summit (6/30/83), Everest
(5/22/2000), Shishapangma-Central ? or Main
( 10/6/2000 ), Lhotse ( 5/21/2001 ) and
Cho Oyu ( 9/25/2001 ). |
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Largest
Group to reach the summit |
50 people
on May 2002 |
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First Couple
to ever get married on the summit |
Nepalese
Mona Mulepati and Pem Dorje Sherpa on May
30th 2005 |
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Number of
Mount Everest Climbers So Far |
About 1,500
men and women from 64 nations |
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Source:
Nepal Vista |
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First
Ascent on 8000m Peaks in Nepal
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Peak
Name |
Date |
Climbers |
Country |
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Mt. Everest
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May 29th, 1953
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Edmund Hillary/Tenzing Norgay
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UK/Nepal
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Annapurna I
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June 3rd, 1950
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Maurice Herzog/Louis Lanchenat
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France
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Makalu |
May 15th, 1955
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Jean Couzy/Lionel Terray
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France
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Manaslu |
May 9th, 1956
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Toshio Imanishi/Gyalzen Norbu
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Japan/Nepal
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Kanchenjunga |
May 25th, 1956
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George Band/Joe Brown
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UK
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Dhaualagiri
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May 13th, 1960
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Peter/K.Diemberger/Diener/A.Schelbert/Nawang
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Switz/Nepal
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Cho Oyo
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Oct 19th, 1954
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Jopsef Joechler/Herbeit Tichy
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Austria
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Lhotse
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May 18th, 1956
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Fritz Luchsinger/Ernst Reiss
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Switzerland
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