Nepal's national symbols reflect its mountains, nature and culture. Here they are at a glance.
Quick answer: Nepal's national flower is the rhododendron (lali gurans), the national bird the Himalayan monal (danphe), the national animal the cow, the national colour crimson, and the national game volleyball, declared in 2017. The flag is the world's only non-rectangular national flag.
The symbols
| Symbol | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Flag | Two crimson pennants with a blue border, moon and sun |
| Flower | Rhododendron (lali gurans) |
| Bird | Himalayan monal (danphe) |
| Animal | Cow |
| Colour | Crimson |
| Game | Volleyball (declared in 2017) |
| Anthem | "Sayaun Thunga Phulka" ("Hundreds of Flowers") |
The rhododendron
In spring, rhododendron forests turn the hills red and pink. See our spring treks.
The danphe
The Himalayan monal is a pheasant with iridescent plumage, found in high forests and meadows, often seen on treks in the Everest and Annapurna regions.
The flag
Read why Nepal's flag is not rectangular.
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