10. Nepal is the birthplace for the Lord Buddha. Lumbini and a pilgrimage for many devout Buddhists.

11. Nepal has the densest concentration of World Heritage Sites. Kathmandu valley alone has 7 World Heritage Cultural sites within a radius of 15 kilometers.

12. The Nepali flag is the only nation with non-quadrilateral flag.The two triangles symbolize the Himalaya Mountains and represent the two major religions, Hinduism and Buddhism.

Aaron and I spent 7 incredible weeks in Nepal last year. At the start we accompanied a group up the Everest Base Camp Trek and then we took to the road, designing our new trip Wild and Natural Nepal. We trekked around the Annapurna Region, ate Yak steaks, went on an elephant safari (where we saw one-horned rhinos) and cooked dinner with a local family in small village, where we supported a local home-stay program. We travelled by local bus, rickshaws, ox and boat. I had no idea this tiny country had so much to offer! It is truly a magical place and the people of Nepal are some of the warmest and ‘smiliest’ I have ever come across in my travels. Thank-you Nepal, we’ll be back!

For more on Nepal:

Eating Your Way Around Nepal

As a relatively small country in Southern Asia, the cuisine of Nepal is often overshadowed by its two neighbors, India and China, who happen to be giants in the culinary world. It has always been a challenge for Nepal to shine in the world of food. Read more

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