Home to the world's highest mountains, historic cities and best walking trails, Nepal is an excellent combination of spectacular scenery, cultural treasures and wildlife preserves. The Hindu and Buddhist temples, shrines, monasteries, religious scared places and villages offer glimpses of spiritual and historical life of Nepalese. An adventure's delight, Nepal offers plethora of outdoor activities, from trekking in the highest peaks to paragliding near the mountains to getting close and personal with elephants, crocodiles. River rafting trip on one the many rivers, hot air balloon ride offering the closest possible view of Mt. Everest and other peaks or jungle safari in the Terai to see the rarest species of animals and birds. An favourite destination with nature, culture and wildlife junkies alike.
Language: Nepali (also called Gurkhali)
Currency: Nepalese rupee
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- Kathmandu - Nepal's capital city with historical centre, with its squares and temples.
- Patan - The picturesque Durbar Square and the temples lining it are definitely worth exploring.
- Bhaktapur - three interesting squares: Taumadhi Tole, Durbar and Potter's, Buddhist temples, and Nyatapola Temple, with large stone animal figures flanking its staircase.
- Pokhara - starting point for treks into Himalayas, nearby mountain ranges and villages, leisurely strolls.
- Royal Chitwan National Park - once the hunting ground of British and Nepalese aristocrats.
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