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Jan 20, 2024 · Nepal is an independent country in Southern Asia, between the Tibet autonomous region of China and India. It contains 8 of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest - the world's highest- on the border with Tibet, and Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
- 147,181km²water: 3,830km²land: 147,516km²
- Nepalese rupee (NPR)
- Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley. 27.71 85.32. 1 Kathmandu — capital and cultural centre of Nepal, with its Hanumandhoka Durbar Square and the stupas at Boudhanath and Swayambhunath. 27.672222 85.427778. 2 Bhaktapur — a well-preserved historical city, centre of pilgrimage and Nepali pottery-making; no motorized vehicles allowed. 26.483333 87.283333.
- Kathmandu
- 29.1 million (2021)
- Nepalese rupee (NPR)
- Trek through the Himalayas. Nepal is synonymous with trekking: trips are easy and inexpensive to organize and there is a mind-boggling range of trails, from easy self-guided day hikes to epic multi-week expeditions.
- Sample Newari cuisine in Kathmandu. As befits one of Asia’s leading backpacker hubs, the Nepali capital, Kathmandu, has an impressive variety of street food vendors, cafes, bakeries, restaurants, bars, and pubs serving food from across the globe, as well as local standards such as daal bhaat tarkari (dal, rice, and vegetable curry) and momos (steamed or fried dumplings).
- Admire the Janaki Mandir. The Terai city of Janakpur – a major pilgrimage destination thanks to its association with Hindu epic the Ramayama – is home to one of the most eye-catching temples in Nepal.
- Spot one-horned rhinos in the Terai. By the early 20th century, the greater one-horned rhino had been hunted to the verge of extinction in the Indian subcontinent, but dedicated conservation efforts have since helped the species to recover.
Nepal offers some of the best trekking options in the world, with both the Annapurna Circuit and the trek to Everest Base Camp. But there is more to Nepal than just the Himalayas. The Kathmandu Valley is home to one of the densest concentrations of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. Pokhara is the adventure capital of Nepal but it is ...
Trekking in Nepal is one of the unique experiences of Asia. The country has eight of the top ten highest summits in the world and some of the most beautiful landscapes, which are only reachable on foot. Trekking is the most popular activity in Nepal, and travellers will be bombarded on the streets of Kathmandu and the trekking hub, Pokhara ...
