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Nepal

The world's last Hindu kingdom

Touted as the world’s last Hindu kingdom, one would expect Nepal’s temples and traditions to be similar to those of India. However, you’d be in for a surprise – Nepal’s socio-religious facets have been influenced heavily by the different mountain tribes’ traditions and has evolved into a distinct, inimical culture. With a monarchy presiding until 2006, Nepal’s history has been one of conflict and strife, with its economy today, largely dependent on tourism. From the bustling capital of Kathmandu with its rich architecture to the forested Terai belt where the one-horned rhino roam, from the terraced farmlands to the river-carved valleys, from the scenic mountain-towns in the mid-Himalayas to the Mt. Everest Base Camp – Nepal offers a wide range of options for every traveller.