Overview
Officially the highest country on Earth, Nepal is commonly referred to as the “roof of the world”
Mount Everest is the star attraction. Tourists come in droves to climb, hike, admire the world’s tallest peak but this charming country is much more than the mountains.
The birthplace of Gautama Buddha, Nepal is an important pilgrimage site for millions of Buddhists, who come from far and wide to visit the UNESCO world heritage site on Lumbini, a temple complex where Buddha once lived.
Nepal’s capital Kathmandu is encircled by souring mountain ranges. A beautiful bustling city stands at a cultural crossroads between India and China, whose influences can be seen in the architecture and tasted in its cuisine.
Wherever you go, wide smiles will be there to greet you. Nepalese people are amongst the friendliest in the world and its not uncommon to be invited into a stranger’s home for tea.
Sitting atop the world, Nepal is just one step away from heaven – and for those who have discovered the country’s charms. It feels like it too.
