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Nepal

Adventure
Nepal is often portrayed as an adventure destination, and although this does very much depend on the traveller, the country does seem to have the feeling of adventure in the air! Whether it be river rafting, trekking or elephant-back safaris, Nepal has so much to offer for the more adventurous visitor.
Adventure
Mountains
64 per cent of Nepal is covered by mountains and it has the world's second greatest range of altitude, from the top of Mount Everest (8,850m) to the plains of the Terai at just 100m above sea level. However it is the Himalaya which dominates the country and is the primary attraction.
Mountains
People
The Nepali people are amongst the friendliest in the world. Several diverse ethnic groups make up the population including Limbu, Rai, Newar, Sherpa Tamang and Gurung. Generally Nepalis are laid back and have a relaxed attitude to life; Kathmandu is great to see this diverse population and if you are trekking you are bound to strike up a fantastic relationship with your porters.
People
Temples
Nepal has numerous and diverse temples. Some of the highlights include the Buddhist Swayambhunath Temple and Bodnath Stupa as well as Pashupatinath, Nepal's most important Hindu Temple, which are all in the Kathmandu Valley. There are also hundreds of smaller temples and stupa in the high Himalaya on trails and passes.
Temples
Trekking
Nepal really is the world's best trekking destination. From short day walks to staying in basic tea houses, luxury lodges or tents, Nepal has it all and offers some of the greatest mountain scenery on earth. The most popular trekking destinations are around the Annapurna (central Nepal) and Everest (eastern Nepal) regions.
Trekking
Wildlife
Tiger and rhino are Nepal's most famous mammals and can be found in Chitwan National Park although there are also elephant, leopard, several species of deer, black bear, Himalayan Thar and blue sheep! Nepal also has over 850 bird species so there really is abundant wildlife and Nepal is great for real enthusiasts and those who want to spend just a few days on safari.
Wildlife

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Annapurna
Bandipur
Bardia National Park
Bhaktapur
Birethanti
Chitwan National Park
Dhampus
Dhulikhel
Everest
Ghandruk
Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley
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Namche Bazaar
Pangboche
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Seti River
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Tashinga
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- The Annapurna region lies north west of Kathmandu and is dominated by the huge peaks of the Annapurna range, including Annapurna I, which, at an altitude of 8,091m, is the tenth highest mountain in the world. The lakeside town of Pokhara has fantastic views of the mountains, is the main hub in this region.
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- Bandipur
- Once a commercial centre along the trade route to Tibet, Bandipur is a beautiful town situated at around 1,000 metres on a ridge part way between Kathmandu and Pokhara. It is a fantastic example of traditional Newari culture, and the town itself seems completely untouched by modernisation.
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- Birethanti
- Birethanti is a small village set at the foot of the Modi Khola Valley at around 1,100 metres. The village was one of the main stops on the Annapurna Circuit treks. It still has many small tea shops and souvenir sellers, even though it is not the thriving trekkers' centre it once was.
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- Dhampus is a small village strung out along a ridge with fantastic views of the iconic Macchapuchhare (Fish Tail Mountain).
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- Ghandruk
- Ghandruk is a mountain village set in the Modi Khola Valley at around 2,000 metres. The village is a major recruitment centre for the famous Gurkha soldiers and is the hub of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, which promotes many varied ecological projects.
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- Kurintar
- A small village located on the sandy banks of the Trisuli river, Kurintar has become a popular resting place for travellers due to the Manakamana Temple cable car station that is located there.
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- Pokhara
- The sleepy lakeside town of Pokhara is encircled by the spectacular mountain scenery of the Annapurna Range (including Machhapuchare - Fishtail Mountain) and enjoys a lazy and relaxed atmosphere. It is the main starting point for day walks or longer forays amongst the mountains.
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- Seti River
- The Seti River runs from the mountains above Pokhara right down into the lowlands of the Chitwan area, and flows through some wonderfully-remote valleys. It is a fairly calm river, with a number of easy rapids, and is great for a two-day rafting trip between Pokhara and Chitwan.
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- Tanchock
- A small village in the foothills of the Annapurnas, Tanchock is home to one of the comfortable lodges in which you will stay on your trek. Take a walk through the village, set amongst the terraces, and you may well end up chatting to some of the villagers.
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- Everest
- Nepal's Everest region is an area of high mountains, Sherpa villages, steep trails, but above all, fantastic scenery. Walking in the region is not easy but the rewards include wonderful mountain scenery, Buddhist monasteries and temples, and the hospitality of the local people.
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- Lukla
- Lukla has grown rapidly with the introduction of its airstrip, which has made the Everest region accessible to many people, not just mountaineers. Once a tiny farming community, Lukla is now a large trekkers town, with numerous accommodation options (most fairly simple), many shops and even a couple of internet cafes.
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- Mende
- Mende is a small village up on the hillside overlooking the valley leading to Thame (site of a big Hydro-electric project which supplies hundreds of houses in the area around Namche) and finally Tibet. The views across to the mountains are fantastic.
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- Monjo
- Monjo is made up of a handful of lodges alongside the path a few minutes walk from the entrance to the Sagarmartha National Park. There is a small gompa (monastery) just off the path here.
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- Namche Bazaar
- Namche Bazaar is one of the main stops on the trail up to Everest Base Camp, and is a great place to spend a day or two. If you climb up to the viewpoint above the village, you will get your first view of Everest. You really feel as if you are deep in the mountains here.
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- Pangboche
- Pangboche (3,985m) used to be the highest permanently occupied village in the Khumbu until tourism created a demand for lodges higher up the valley towards Base Camp. It is a pleasant village with great views and an old monastery which you can look around.
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- Tashinga
- Tashinga is a tiny collection of stone houses, most of which are now uninhabited. It is just off the main trail to Everest, and is a very peaceful place.
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- Kathmandu Valley
- Away from the architectural complexities of Durbar Square, the simplicity of the towering white Buddhist stupas at Bodnath and Swayambhunath are striking. Swayambhunath plays host to both playful monkeys and magnificent views across the valley, while Bodnath stupa is encircled by Tibetan shops, hotels, houses and temples.
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- Bhaktapur
- Bhaktapur lies only a short distance from the capital, but it could be another planet, so great is the difference in the atmosphere and sense of history. There are so many points of interest between the focal centres of Durbar Square, Taumadhi Square and Dattatraya Square.
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- Dhulikhel
- Dhulikel is a village some 30km (18 miles) from Kathmandu. Superb views of the Himalayan range and Kathmandu valley are visible from here if you are prepared to climb a little above the village. There are also easy walks around the village.
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- Kathmandu
- The eaves of the pagodas, the smells from the street stalls and the vibrant people all combine to make Kathmandu a truly intoxicating and evocative city. Take time to explore the narrow streets, further squares and temples and you will finally reach Bhaktapur and Potters' Square.
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- Nagarkot
- Nagarkot is a hill town, considered to have the best mountain views, with extensive views in clear weather from the Annapurnas all the way to Kanchenjunga on the Sikkim border. The popularity of the views from here and the fact that it is a good day's walk from/to Kathmandu has encouraged a growth in the provision of accommodation.
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- Terai
- The Terai encompasses the southern half of Nepal, is mostly at low altitude, and is green and lush. The major draw here are the national parks of Chitwan and Bardia, where there are populations of Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, plentiful bird life and more.
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- Bardia National Park
- Established in the 1980s, Bardia lies in the Western Terai, a region of lowlands between the Himalayas and their foothills further south. The park is relatively hard to reach, especially compared to Chitwan, but the flight and road transfers are worth the effort.
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- Chitwan National Park
- Situated in the central Terai region of Nepal, Chitwan is the oldest of the country’s national parks. The river plains and steaming jungle host one of the largest populations of the rare Bengal tiger, along with the one-horned rhinos and wild elephants that are best viewed on elephant-back safaris.
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- Lumbini
- Peaceful and without a great deal of tangible evidence to confirm the fact, save some ancient ruins and a pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka, it is the atmosphere of Lumbini that makes a visit to this pilgrim site so worthwhile. For the time being at least, the town remains untouched and unspoilt.
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