# National Symbols of Nepal: Flag, Flower, Bird, Animal and More

_Published 13 August 2026_

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

SymbolNepalFlagTwo crimson pennants with a blue border, moon and sunFlowerRhododendron (lali gurans)BirdHimalayan monal (danphe)AnimalCowColourCrimsonGameVolleyball (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](/category/spring-treks-in-nepal).

## 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](/blog/why-is-nepal-flag-not-rectangular).

More in [interesting facts about Nepal](/blog/interesting-facts-about-nepal).

## Frequently asked questions
### What is the national flower of Nepal?
The **rhododendron**.

### What is the national bird of Nepal?
The **Himalayan monal (danphe)**.

### What is the national animal of Nepal?
The **cow**.

### What is the national game of Nepal?
**Volleyball**, declared in 2017.


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