Introducing Nepal
Nepal. A mystical land of high mountains, jungle wildlife, rushing rivers, and rich cultural, religious, and artistic traditions. It is a land of extremes, where the world's highest mountains rush down steep river valleys to meet lush lowland jungles only 100 miles away. Where you can ride an elephant among banana trees and still see mountain peaks towering above. Where Tibetan salt traders mingle with Indian merchants in the lively streets of Kathmandu as the country's diverse array of ethnic groups look on. Where Buddhist and Hindu deities guard every street corner and hilly trail, while the wild forces of the mountains themselves reign supreme.

There is something here for everyone—whether you are a mountaineer seeking challenging trails, a wildlife lover eager to experience the silence of some of South Asia's most renowned wildlife preserves, an arts aficionado who will appreciate the rich cultural heritage of stone and metal craft scattered casually throughout the Kathmandu Valley, a spiritual enthusiast hoping to meet Tibetan lamas and Hindu holy men, or simply a vacationer looking for a great time in one of the world's most majestic landscapes.