Nepal

At a Glance

Nepal is a small Himalayan country with eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Everest, and a culture that blends Hindu and Buddhist traditions into a rich fabric of temples, festivals, and daily rituals. The trekking routes through the Annapurna and Everest regions are among the most celebrated in the world, but the valley cities of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur have their own ancient architectural beauty. Those who combine mountain ambition with cultural curiosity will find it one of the most rewarding destinations in Asia.

• Home to 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world.
• Never colonised by any foreign power — one of the few in Asia.
• The national flag is the only non-rectangular national flag in the world.