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The
Himalayas are a spectacular mountain range stretching
for 1600 miles, from Pakistan in the west, through
Northern India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sikkim before
petering out in China. Himalaya means "place of
the snows". Containing the 10 highest peaks
on Earth, the Himalayas are often referred to
as the "Roof of the World." Nepal, the only Hindu
kingdom in the world, is home to no less than
8 of those peaks and the incredible landscape
is matched by the warmth and generosity of the
Nepalese people. For many years, the splendours
of Nepal were only seen by a privileged few mountaineers
and travellers but in the late 1950's, Jimmy Roberts
pioneered what we all now know as Trekking. Gradually,
more and more people began visiting this beautiful
kingdom and tourism has now become Nepal's largest
and most valuable source of income.
Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, once a name uttered
only in poetry and by a few seasoned travellers,
is now a destination that is easily reached. The
bustling and vibrant narrow streets that lead
to countless bazaars, shrines and ancient temples,
are a delight to any traveller.
Thousands of trekkers enjoy the stunning mountain
scenery and the warm hospitality of the Sherpa
people every year. Many return year after year.
The experience of walking in the Himalayas, meeting
and living amongst Sherpa people, exploring the
many shrines and monasteries, and gazing at magnificent
peaks is one that will stay with you forever.
You can take the traveller out of Nepal, but you
cannot take Nepal out of the traveller.
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