Nepal should be on everyone\u2019s bucket list. With breathtaking natural scenery, a strong cultural identity and some of the friendliest people on earth, travel here is an adventure you\u2019ll never forget. Most come for the trekking: the soaring Himalayan peaks and glacial lakes of the Annapurna Circuit, and the unforgettable 11-14-day trek to Everest Base Camp. Eight of the world\u2019s tallest mountains are in Nepal. Have you got what it takes to climb one? The religious and spiritual worlds are a huge pull too, with golden stupas and sacred shrines including Pashupatinath and the 5thC Swayambhunath, which flutters with colourful prayer flags. There are 3 UNESCO-listed royal cities \u2013 Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur \u2013 all medieval backstreets and glittering ornamental buildings. And at the other end of the scale, remote and simple mountain villages; a homestay here will change your whole perspective on life. Adventure lovers can white-water raft down snow-fed rivers; wildlife enthusiasts can spot Bengal tiger and one-horned rhino in Chitwan National Park. There\u2019s something for everyone, and a massive amount of that something, whatever you\u2019re into! And that\u2019s the reason people return here time and again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3878,"template":"","format":"standard","country_category":[193],"when-filter":[],"type-filter":[],"who-filter":[],"appeal-filter":[],"class_list":["post-4165","destination","type-destination","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","country_category-asia-en-us"],"yoast_head":"\n