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Nepal offers diverse tourism beyond Himalayan trekking

Nepal offers a diverse range of travel experiences that extend beyond its iconic Himalayan peaks. While the country is famous for Mount Everest and the Annapurna region, it provides significant cultural, spiritual, and biological diversity.

Visitors can engage in various activities including trekking, mountaineering, white-water rafting, and paragliding. For those interested in nature, jungle safaris are available in Chitwan National Park. The Kathmandu Valley serves as a central hub for history and art, featuring ancient temples, durbar squares, and a multi-ethnic population with Hindu and Buddhist traditions.

Cultural itineraries often focus on the Kathmandu Valley, offering experiences such as visiting traditional Newar villages, participating in monastery stays, and exploring sites in Bhaktapur and Patan. Travelers can access the country via Tribhuvan International Airport, with visa-on-arrival options available for most nationalities.

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