About Nepal
The Land of the Himalayas — where hardwork meets heritage
A Nation of Resilience & Talent
Nepal is a small landlocked country located in South Asia, bordered by India to the south and China to the north. Despite its size, Nepal is one of the world's most remarkable nations — home to the highest peaks, deepest gorges, and some of the most hardworking people on the planet.
The capital city, Kathmandu, is also the largest city and serves as the cultural and economic hub of the country. Nepal has a rich history with ancient temples, palaces, and landmarks that attract millions of tourists every year.
Nepali workers are known worldwide for their discipline, loyalty, and adaptability — qualities rooted in the Gurkha tradition of excellence and service.
10 Fun Facts About Nepal
Fascinating things that make Nepal truly one-of-a-kind
Landlocked Wonder
Nepal is landlocked in South Asia, nestled between India and China. Despite no sea access, it has some of the world's most dramatic landscapes.
Kathmandu — The Capital
Kathmandu sits in a valley at 1,400m altitude and is one of Asia's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with over 130 ancient monuments.
Roof of the World
Nepal is home to Mount Everest — the world's highest peak at 8,848 metres. Eight of the ten tallest mountains on Earth are in Nepal.
Incredible Diversity
Nepal has over 125 different ethnic groups and more than 100 languages spoken across its regions.
Nepali: The Official Language
Nepali is the national language, but Maithili, Bhojpuri, Tamang, Tharu and dozens more are widely spoken.
A Cultural Treasure
Nepal has ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and vibrant festivals like Dashain, Tihar and Holi celebrated throughout the year.
Nepalese Rupee
The currency is the Nepalese Rupee (NPR). The economy is driven by remittances, tourism, agriculture and a growing service sector.
Agricultural Heart
More than 70% of the population is engaged in farming. Rice, wheat, maize and lentils are key crops.
Hydro Power Giant
Nepal has the second largest hydropower resources in the world with massive potential for clean energy export.
Adventure Capital
Nepal is the world's premier destination for mountaineering, trekking, paragliding, mountain biking, kayaking, bungee jumping and rafting.
Why the World Trusts Nepali Workers
The Gurkha reputation — built over centuries of military excellence — reflects a national character of courage, integrity, and relentless hard work. These same values carry into every workplace Nepali workers enter.
Known for punctuality, loyalty and a strong work ethic across all industries.
Comfortable working in diverse cultures, climates and environments worldwide.
Strong educational foundation with high willingness to learn and upskill.
Deeply rooted values of integrity — trusted by employers across 15+ countries.