Nepal
Nepal, nestled in the Himalayas, is one of the most loved tourist destinations for adventure sports trekking and cultural tours worldwide. With growing tourism potential in mountaineering, trekking, and adventure sports like white water rafting, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and paragliding, Nepal has also earned its place for its rich culture and history, which includes heritage touring, cultural festivals, and spiritual and wellness activities. There are 142 ethnic groups and subgroups speaking 123 languages and celebrating more than 50 festivals yearly, making Nepal diversely rich and unique from other countries. Nepal is also considered the most extensive natural museum in the world. Along with its natural beauty, the people and their hospitality have earned a good reputation, making Nepal a compelling destination for tourists.
Nepal is also known for its dramatic range of elevations from lowland points to the highest point on earth. With an elevation of 60m above sea level in the Terai region in Jhapa and the highest peak on Earth, Mt Everest, at 8848.86m, also called Sagarmatha in the Nepali language, and eight 8000er mountains out of fourteenth. It is a land where Buddha (The Awakened or The Enlightened One) refers to Siddhartha Gautama after he attained enlightenment. His teachings are followed worldwide as Buddhist philosophies and dharma in several monasteries and gompas. Nepal has been the main center of attraction for people seeking an adrenaline rush and spiritual growth. UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur are situated within a small valley, Kathmandu( also known as City of Temples). This nickname highlights the valley’s rich cultural and religious heritage, characterized by its numerous temples, shrines, and stupas, providing the vast and diverse history of Nepal.