Nepal is a country of amazing attractions, both natural and man-made; it offers a memorable experience to every visitor. Nepal is also home to the world's highest mountains, including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest 88 48m).

Nepal continues to be the most popular Himalayan trekking destination. Trekking in Nepal is one of the most delightful adventures the world has to offer. A happy coincidence of circumstances combines to make this so. The country itself, of course, is breathtakingly dramatic, ranging from incredibly lush and deep river valleys to the rock and ice giants of the Himalayas. The intermingling of Hindu and Buddhist traditions throughout the country enables one to constantly experience the spontaneity of religion free of pretense.

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is a melting pot of Hindu and Buddhist cultures and a treasure house of temples, shrines and medieval pagodas. Kathmandu possesses some very special qualities. Walking the streets in the early morning, you will see the city at worship, hundreds of people from all classes paying public homage to their chosen deity. Some of the other places of interest are Durbar Square and the Temple of the Living Goddess; Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple); Bodhanath (one of the largest stupas/chortens in the world); Pashupatinath Temple on the holy Bagmati River (with burning ghats for Hindu cremations); the five-storied Nyatapola Temple; the medieval Bhaktapur with its exquisite wood carvings, including the Peacock window; and the remarkable temples of Patan.