Nepal lies embedded in the highest mountain range of the world, the Himalayan Range. It is home to 22 mountain summits reaching above 7000m, including Mount Everest (8848 m) to the North.

Raging snow-fed rivers plunge downward from North to South, fashioning deep valleys and steep ridges, and giving rise to richly diverse climes as altitudes vary from alpine to tropical. The spectacular summits and glaciers, still challenging to mountaineers, are not the only attraction Nepal offers. The rugged terrain harbors several diverse ecological niches known for rare species of fauna and flora.

The World Heritage Sites at Lumbini – the birthplace of the Buddha, the Stupa at Bodhinath, the ancient city at Durbar Square, the world’s oldest Shiva Temple in Kathmandu, the county’s spectacular mountain scenery, and the Chitwan National Park are among Nepal’s amazing revelations.

Hinduism, Tantrisms and Buddhisms reflect strong Tibetian and Indian cultural influences on Nepal, manifest in the religious rites, festivals, art and architecture of the country’s diverse ethnic groups and tribes.