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(One of the best countries for adventure destination in the world- Nationalgeographic Adventure MagazineOne of the 50 places to see before you die- BBC Holiday

Nepal:

Surrounded by the lofty heights of the Himalayas, Nepal is a land of eternal beauty andattraction. It's a land of colorful cultures, ancient history and people, picturesque scenery andsome of the best walking on earth. It is popularly known for the highest mountain peak of theworld, Mount Everest which stands tall at 8848 metres. Nepal tourism informs about places tovisit in Nepal, famous for the birthplace of Gautam Buddha who laid the foundation of Buddhismin the country. Come and explore Nepal having rich traditions of art, culture and heritage.Kathmandu, thecapital city of Nepal is a treasure house of ancient art and culture

Tourism is the largestindustry in Nepal, and the largest source of foreign exchange and revenue. Possessing 8of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers,rock climbers and people seeking adventures. The Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Nepal,and its cold weather are also strong attraction.OverviewNepal is the country where Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world, is located.Mountaineering and other types of adventure tourism and ecotourism are importantattractions for visitors. The world heritage Lumbini, birth place of Gautama Buddha, islocated in southern Nepal, and there are other important religious pilgrimage sitesthroughout the country.

ContentsIntroduction to Nepal Tourism

Nepal:

Major Tourist AttractionsAnnapurna RangeMount everestRoyal ChitwanPashupatinathSwayambhunathChangu NarayanHanuman DhokaMountains in NepalMountain EverestKanchanenjungaMachhapuchhreLhotseMakaluCho OyuDhaulagiriAnnapurnaWildlife in NepalKosi TappuSagarmatha national Park Royal Bardia National Park Royal Chitwan National Park Valleys in NepalKathmandu ValleyLangtang ValleyKali Gandaki ValleyRivers in NepalSunkoshiTrisuliMarshyangdi

Kali GandakiSeti River KarnaliWorld heritage sites in Nepal

Nepal has 10 World Heritage Sites declared by UNESCO, 7 inside Kathmandu Valley and 3outside. Lumbani including Kathmandu Valley are Cultual Heriage and Chitwan National Park andSagarmatha National Park as Natural Heritage Sites. These seven World Heritage Sites are allamazing man-made wonders still standing majestically, reflecting the rich heritage of Nepal in awonderful manner.Bhaktapur Durbar Bouddhabnath StupaChangu NarayanKathmandu Durbar LumbiniPashupatinath TemplePatan Durbar

Major cities in NepalBhaktapur BirgunjKathmanduLumbiniNepalgunjPokharaCulture and religionNepal is a Hindu country, but in practice it is a complex and unique blend of Hindu andBuddhist beliefs. Culture of Nepal is truly unique that is showcased in their life, food,clothing and even occupations.MusicCulturePeopleArtReligionFoodHolidaysBuddihismHistorypicturesAdventure in NepalParaglidingMountain flightBungee jumpingRiver RaftingAdventure in Chitwan Park TrekkingMountaineering