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It’s hard to choose ten highlights in a land so full of wonders, but we did our best. Here’s our favourite Top 10 Nepal Highlights.
Places to Visit in Nepal
KATHMANDU
Colourful capital of Kathmandu
Nepal’s captivating capital, Kathmandu is home to the serene Dakshinkali temple, dedicated to the goddess of Kali .
THYANGBOCHE MONASTERY
Nepalese gompa
Three hard days of trekking from Lukla brings you to this remote gompa, at 3,800 meters one of the world’s highest.
LUKLA
Aeroplane over Nepal
One of the world’s most spectacularly located airstrips – lofty Tenzing – Hillary Airport is hewn out of the high terrain.
MOUNT EVEREST
Mount EverestThe highest mountain on earth, Everest is known as Sagarmatha in Nepalese – and rises to a height of 8,848 meters.
MOMOS
Nepalese steamed buns
These Nepalese steamed buns, filled with meat or cheese, are energy-packed fast food and totally delicious.
PRAYER FLAGS
Prayer flags
Blown by the mountain winds, locals believe they transmit blessings and compassion into the countryside.
TEAHOUSES
Traditional Nepal teahouse
In Nepal ‘hotels’ are restaurants and teahouses are hotels. Colourful, if basic, overnight lodges. But very welcoming.
SHERPAS
Female sherpa
The Khumbu Valley Sherpas genetic adaptation means they don’t suffer the effect of altitude sickness.
YETI SKULL
Everest Base Camp trekThe monastery in Khumjung claims to have a 240-year-old yeti skull! Judge for yourself on our Base Camp trek.
GOKYO LAKES
Gokyo Lake
Shimmering blue glacial waters – some reaching altitudes of 5,000 meters! They are the world’s highest freshwater lakes.
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