Listen to the melodious chimes of the nearby monasteries' temple bells calling monks to prayer.

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Meet the locals as you wonder the bustling streets: if you are lucky you will witness one of Nepal's many religious celebrations.

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Say your own prayers as you walk around this prayer totem three times, customary in Buddhist practice.

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Get up close and personal with Nepal's wildlife and unspoilt vistas.

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NEPAL Suspension Bridge On The Seti River

Try not to look down as you make your way across the suspension bridge on the Seti River.

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NEPAL Seti River With Annapurnas Backdrop

White water rafting down the Seti River with the Annapurnas as your backdrop - a great way for any thrill seeker to spend an afternoon.

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Capture the beauty of Nepal's panoramic views: any photopraphers dream!

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Hire a microlight for stunning ariel views of the Pokhara region.

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Gaze across the mirror like surface of the Phewa Lake, Pokhara.

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NEPAL Pokhara Tiger Mountain Lodge Swimming Pool

Spend the day relaxing in pool with a view at the Tiger Mountain Lodge, Pokhara.

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Pick up some local arts and crafts in Patan, a city famous for its rich cultural heritage and quality handiwork.

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Learn about Nepal's many religious influences: from Hinduism to Daoism, to being the birthplace of Buddha.

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Come that bit closer to achieving enlightenment when you visit the Boudhanath stupa, one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu.

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Discover some of Kathmandu's most ancient temples as your guide teaches you about their significance.

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Enjoy a leisurely breakfast whilst taking in the breathtaking views across the Himalayas from the Ghandruk Himalaya Lodge.

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See the Buddhist prayer flags blowing in the wind as you ascend the steps to the Tengboche monastery.

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Fly over the Gokyo Lakes in Sagarmantha National Park, the world’s highest freshwater lakes located almost 16,000ft above sea level.

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Keep yourselves snug in the Kongde Hotel and enjoy the unparalleled views over Mount Everest.

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NEPAL Chitwan National Park Elephant Safari

Enjoy an elephant safari through the Chitwan National Park and discover some of Nepal's diverse wildlife for a truly memorable addition to your trip.

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Exert yourself on an overnight trek in Annapurna and discover some of Nepal's hidden trails.

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Tick something else off your bucket list and complete your own Himalayan Odyssey, trekking across some of Annapura’s most pristine regions.

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Take a helicopter tour of the Annapurna Base camp for unrivalled views across the Himalayas.

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We love the simple charm of lodges in Nepal, from where you can explore the Himalayas in complete comfort.

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Welcome to Nepal

Nepal offers the ultimate mountain country. Go for gold and head out on the high-octane paths to Everest or take a slower pace to explore the Himalayas and its breathtaking scenery. In Kathmandu find Buddhist monks praying at tiny temples or discover ornate stupas in the valley, dotted around World Heritage sights like jewels in a crown.

It is difficult to match Nepal for dramatic scenery: home to the world-famous, 8,848 metre high Mount Everest, it is a completely dominated by the Himalayan range. It has seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Kathmandu Valley alone - most of them ancient temple or palace complexes that display extraordinary craftsmanship. The Nepalis' complex blend of religious beliefs and traditions is reflected in the exquisite thangkas, gold-painted stupas and intricate carvings seen at every turn. Up in the hills around Kathmandu are the lovely rural retreats of Dhulikhel and Nagarkot, perfect two-night escapes from the city. Further west, by the serene Phewa Tal Lake and dominated by the sacred and unclimbed Fishtail Mountain, is the adventure capital of Pokhara. To the south, on the grass plains of the Terai, is Chitwan National Park, where visitors go on elephant-back rides in search of tigers or one-horned rhinos. The holy town of Lumbini, with its famous bodhi tree, is the reputed birthplace of Buddha and is a great pilgrimage site.