Nepal is a country in South Asia located along the southern slopes of the Himalayan mountain range. It is bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east and west. Nepal has a diverse landscape ranging from lowland plains to forested hills and some of the highest mountains on Earth.
Eight of the world’s ten highest mountains are found in Nepal, including Mount Everest (8,848 m), the highest point on Earth and the destination of the famous Everest Base Camp Trek.
The capital city is Kathmandu, which is also the country’s largest city. Known as the “city of temples”, Kathmandu is the cultural and historical heart of Nepal and the main gateway for visitors travelling to the Himalayas and the country’s many UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Tourism plays an important role in Nepal’s economy, attracting around 1.5 million international visitors each year and Nepal is home to many trekking and climbing objectives, including peaks such as Mera Peak, one of the most popular introductory Himalayan expeditions.
