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The country of Nepal lies in southern Asia between the countries of India and China. It is best known as home to the Himalayan mountain range which stretches magnificently along the easterly border of Nepal. The country contains eight out of ten of the world's highest mountain peaks, including Mount Everest. Nepal's area is 140,800 sq km, with a population of 26.5 million people. Its major religion is Hinduism, capturing 85% of the population. Nepal is a poor country with the majority of people still working in agrarian pursuits. It's stunning scenery has helped to draw visitors and thus foreign exchange to the country, but recently potential unrest has turned some tourists and trekkers away. |
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This photo exhibit provides a visual display of aspects of Kathmandu and trekking in the Himalayas. It is recommended that photographs are viewed in their larger format by clicking directly on the images.
Aerial photos of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal with a population of roughly half a million.
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The photographs below show traditional forms of transport known as rickshaws. These are a popular way to get around the city of Kathmandu. |
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Chaos and congestion on the streets.
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Mingled amongst the poor streets are many interesting temples.
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Alongside temples and on street corners, solitary and families of monkeys can be found in abundance in Kathmandu.
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A popular way to shop in Nepal is at the bazaars where a range of items can be found at the variety of stalls and shops. Here, it is customary to haggle for the price of goods. |
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Traditional street craft and selling off carts remain commonplace in Kathmandu. |
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Football and basketball are popular sports in Kathmandu and children are often seen playing such games in open spaces and on designated courts and pitches.
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For many visitors to Nepal, Kathmandu is simply the gateway to a greater goal, that of trekking in the Himalayas. The photographs below show the agrarian way of life of the Pokhara valley, intermixed with other development. This region often forms the starting place for treks.
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All the remaining photos are taken from the Annapurna region of Nepal. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek (ABC) is the most popular and famous trek in Nepal. The photos below show agricultural scenery on the earlier stages of the trek, moving upwards from the plains of the Pokhara valley.
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Below are photographs of accommodation available on the trek and of children helping near the guest house.
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The highest access of the Annapurna trek is 4200m. The trek offers vistas to Mount Annapurna, all the Annapurna ranges and Fishtail mountain.
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A view of the mountains at the end of the trek. The final destination is a magical place known as the Annapurna sanctuary. It is known as a spiritual refuge by locals, harmonized by the mountain tops surrounding the sanctuary.
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The highest mountain of the trek, Mount Annapurna rises to 8091m, closely followed by Annapurna South at 7219m and Machhapuchre at 6997m.
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Nepal is a fascinating place to visit, and offers trekkers a chance to experience some of the most spectacular scenery on the planet.
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Sources/Further information
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