General Impressions Nepal is a fantastic place to visit, even if for some reason you don't like mountains or trekking. There are temples and palaces to explore, whitewater rafting and safari trips. A lot of people say it is like an easier version of India and I agree with that to some extent, it is definitely easier. The Kathmandu valley has similarities to India but is still distinct. Once you get into the mountains it is something very different. I have read about a few Himalayan mountaineering expeditions so it was fascinating to visit the places mentioned from the bars and hotels of Kathmandu to the base camps where you could trace the climbing routes up the mountains. People and Culture There is a great diversity in the people of Nepal but everywhere I went I
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