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OverviewNepal is a developing country with extensive tourist facilities, which vary widely in quality and price. The capital is Kathmandu. Nepal has suffered from political instability for almost 11 years. The Government signed a Comprehensive Peace Agreement on November 21, 2006, formally ending the Maoist insurgency, which began in 1996. The Maoist insurgents and other political groups have yet to fully end the violence.Popular DestinationsCity
Kathmandu is the largest city and capital of Nepal and the namesake of the Kathmandu Valley. Once thought to be the fabled and inaccessible Shangri-La,... Read more
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Pokhara is a major tourist hub offering a combinatin of nature and culture. It is mostly known as starting and ending point for Annapurna treks. Pokhara is... Read more
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Dhulikhel is a town with an estimated population of 10,170 that is the headquarters of Nepals Kavrepalanchok District. It is located near the Himalayas at... Read more
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Lumbini (Sanskrit: , 'the lovely') is a Buddhist pilgrimage site located in Rupandehi District, Lumbini Zone of Nepal, near the Indian border. It is the place... Read more
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Famous for its spectacular mountain peaks and the loyalty and friendliness of its inhabitants (the Sherpas), the Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most... Read more
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Patan is a one of the largest cities in Nepal and is located just across the Bungamti river from Kathmandu. Like its larger neighbor, Patan also boasts a... Read more
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The Annapurna Himal is a mountain range located in the Gandaki zone in northern Nepal, near the Tibetan border. The peak of Annapurna I, visible throughout the... Read more
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Chitwan National Park, covering an area of 932 km², is the oldest national park of Nepal. The park is located at the foot of the Himalayas in the Terai... Read more
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Bhaktapur can feel like a ghost town after the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu, but its desolation just adds to the atmosphere of mystery and beauty. Bhaktapur... Read more
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situated in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is the sole international airport in Nepal.There are two terminals, one domestic and one international, the domestic is on the... Read more
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Country InfoCapital: KathmanduPopulation: 29,519,000 Area: 140,800 km² Density: 210 inhabitants per km² Currency: NPR
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