— Nepal

Nepal

The Highest Ground on Earth

Nepal is a small nation between giant civilizations, a melting pot of cultures and religions. One expects nations as large as India and China to be a strong mixture of cultural and religious elements but for a nation as small as Nepal, it can come as a surprise. Hinduism and Buddhism both have deep roots in the country. Numerous ethnicities — including the Sherpa — live scattered throughout the mountains and cities. Adventure Access specializes in the Tibetan places and people of Nepal, so this page focuses on Buddhist and Tibetan characteristics across the country.

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Key cultural sites

Stupas are common throughout the country of Nepal. Swayambhunath is one of the oldest known stupas and the well-known Boudhanath stupa is one of the largest in the world. In addition to man-made structures, it is the mountains that dominate the cultural and religious landscape of Nepal.

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Adventure opportunities

Nepal is home to the highest elevations on the planet. Mount Everest is on the border with China and seven other 8,000+ meter peaks are located in the country or on the border with China's Tibetan region. The other notable peaks are Lhotse, Makalu, Cho Oyu, Kangchenjunga, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu.

Adventure opportunities abound. Multi-day treks are the most common activity in the country for the average adventurer. Popular destinations include Everest Base Camp, the Annapurna circuit, and for those allured by exclusivity, Nepal's Mustang region.

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When to visit

For clear skies and the best views, October through December is the best time to visit Nepal. Climbing big peaks can be done in various seasons but each season provides different challenges.

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