Nepal is a beautiful but poor country located in South Asia, between India and China. This is the country synonymous with the world's tallest peak, Mount Everest. However, Everest is not the only thing there is to see in Nepal, as travellers to this country soon discover.
With this AsiaExplorers Travel Guide, we introduce to you all the essential elements that make for a wonderful travel experience in Nepal. Whether your idea of a Nepal holiday is a 3-day trip to Kathmandu, or a two week trek in the Himalayas, this AsiaExplorers guide will be your free travel companion. By putting this information on the web, and updating it real time, we hope to be able to cater to your need, wherever you may be.
Patan Durbar Square in the Kathmandu Valley.
Why visit Nepal
The following are the top sights in Nepal:
Kathmandu and its sister cities, Patan and Bhaktapur - these cities provide a wonderful time for people interested in culture and heritage
Annapurna region - this is the most popular trekking destination for visitors. You can enjoy a variety of sceneries as you walk from lowland to highlands, or vice versa.
Everest region - a popular trekking destination is the Everest Base Camp. It is something which the average traveller who is reasonably fit can accomplish. Alternatively, you can take a plane ride over Mount Everest.
Lumbini - the city where Buddha was born is a pilgrimage site for devotees and provides another form of travel experience
Chitwan National Park - the place to experience wildlife in Nepal
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