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Nepal is a landlocked republican nation in South Asia. It is bordered by the Tibet to the northeast and India to the south and
west. The Himalaya mountain range runs across Nepal's north and western parts, and eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including the highest, Mount Everest are situated within its territory.
Nepal therefore is
most visited by high altitude trekkers and mountaineers and other adventure enthusiasts of high altitude adventure.
Besides the adventure
Nepal is a known pilgrimage destination. Lumbini in Nepal is
visited as part of Buddhist Circuit covering Gaya, Bodhgaya, Sravasti, Nalanda
Rajgir etc in India. Nepal is also a base
for doing the Kailash Mansarover Pilgrimage in Summer where devotees cross into
China Border for visiting the holy pond and is considered most remote, arduous
and challenging physically of all Hindu Pilgrimage destinations.
Nepal for its sheer
proximity and connectivity to Mumbai, Delhi and Kolkata in India is a popular
honeymoon and flight getaway destination especially Kathmandu, Pokhra and
Chitwan.
Nepal is also a
popular corporate getaway destination especially sectors around Kathmandu area
which are just a hop away from Delhi and Kolkata.
Nepal is renowned for
its Himalayan views and a laid back character. Except Kathmandu, most of the
remaining areas of Nepal have a rural character and are remote in nature and
have a relatively difficult road access.
Nepal may
geographically look like an extension of India but it actually is a
destination on its own and based on area of interest can attract stays fro 2
nights to 20 nights..
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