Major Religion:
Nepal is a multi-religious country, with people following more than ten religions. Some of the most followed religions in Nepal are:
Ethnic Groups:
Nepal is a multi-religious country, with people following more than ten religions. Some of the most followed religions in Nepal are:
Chhetri:
Out of the total population of Nepal, Chhetri holds the first position. Out of the total population, 16.6% are Chhetries.
Brahmin:
Brahmin is another famous ethnic group in Nepal. More than 12.2% of people are Brahmin.
Magar:
Out of the total population 6.9% of people are from Magar community.
Tharu:
The ratio of Tharu is 6.2%, making it one of the famous ethnic groups in Nepal.
Tamang:
Out of the total population 5.6% of the people are from Tamang community.
These were some famous ethnic groups of Nepal. Each of these groups have different language, follows different culture and celebrate different festivals.
Major Festivals Celebrated in Nepal
Season in Nepal
Spring (March to May)
Weather: Warm Days, Cool Nights. Avg Temperature: 16-23 degree Celsius.
Summer or Monsoon (June to August)
Weather: Hot, Humid, with heavy rain. Avg Temperature: 23 to 30 degrees Celsius (Kathmandu).
Autumn (September to November)
Weather: Clear skies, mild temperatures. Avg Temperature: 15-to-25-degree Celsius in Kathmandu.
Winter (December to February)
Weather: Cold in mountains and hills, mild in Terai. Avg Temperature: 2 to 15 degree Celsius in Kathmandu, below zero degree Celsius in Mountain region.
