Nepal is a country of great contrasts; Himalayan
peaks such as Everest, Annapurna, and Langtang, Kathmandu with its colorful bazaars, hundreds of
temples and monasteries, and its friendly and
hospitable inhabitants. The kingdom is situated
between India and Tibet and it has nearly 22
million people. Elevations in Nepal vary from
about 250 feet in
the tropical Terai region to 29,028 feet at the
Summit of Mt. Everest. Nepali life is rich in
culture and religion which gives it a feel all
its own. |