Introduction
Nepal is synonymous with the Himalayas — eight of the world’s ten highest mountains, including Everest. Beyond trekking: Kathmandu’s medieval temple squares, Pokhara’s lake with Annapurna reflections, and extraordinary spiritual heritage.
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The Two Great Treks
Everest Base Camp (EBC) Trek
12–14 days round trip from Lukla. Passes through Sherpa villages, monasteries, reaches base of the world’s highest mountain at 5,364m.
Cost: $1,500–3,000+ including flights, permits, guide, porter, accommodation.
Best time: October–November and March–May.
Annapurna Circuit
16–20 days around the Annapurna massif. More scenery diversity than EBC. Over Thorong La pass (5,416m).
Cost: $1,000–2,500.
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Kathmandu
Pashupatinath Temple: Nepal’s holiest Hindu temple. Cremations at the Bagmati River ghats.
Swayambhunath: Ancient Buddhist stupa on a hill — the Monkey Temple.
Boudhanath Stupa: World’s largest Buddhist stupa.
Durbar Squares: Medieval royal palace squares in Kathmandu, Patan, Bhaktapur — all UNESCO sites.
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Pokhara
Nepal’s adventure capital. Paragliding, Phewa Lake boating, ultralight flights. Starting point for Annapurna treks.
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