Filming in Nepal – Nepal as a filming destination
Besides being a famous tourist destination and a hub for adventure tourists, Nepal is gradually becoming a point of attraction for filmmakers across the globe. It’s not only the pristine nature but also its rich socio-cultural settings that make Nepal the first choice for many filmmakers across disciplines. The key attractions include:
A landscape stretching from tropical lowlands (60m) to the towering Himalayas including the majestic Mt. Everest (8848m), the highest mountain in the world
A cultural mosaic of more than 101 ethnic groups speaking 92 different languages and pursing separate customs and traditions
The birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and melting pot of two greatest religions of the world (Hinduism and Buddhism)
A climatological wonder with amazing variation in climates (from icy-cold Himalayas and Majestic verdant hills to humid flatlands) in just 147,181 sq. Km
A paradise of flora and fauna (23.23 % of land cover 10 national parks) interspersed with gushing Himalayan rivers, off-the-map villages, deep gorges, valleys and basins amidst magical sylvan verdant setting.
A mine of exotic legends, myths, philosophies, lore and ancient tantric and shamanic rituals
A country of festivals and fanfares
