Nepal has a rich geography. The mountainous north has eight of the world’s ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Mt. Everest. By some measures, Hinduism is practised by a larger majority of people in Nepal than in any other nation, and Buddhism, though a minority faith, is linked historically with Nepal. Many Nepali follow both religious traditions, and three distinct Buddhist lineages — Himalayan Buddhism, the Buddhism of the Kathmandu Valley (mostly Mahayana and Vajrayana), and Theravada — all flourish side by side.
Covering just a very small portion of this world — 0.03% — Nepal amazingly offers a diverse landscape from majestic mountains to great rivers, hilly regions, and lowland plains. Terraced farmlands meticulously carved like stairways out of hill ridges, cascading mountain rivulets and rushing rivers, forests full of wildlife, flowers and birds, and the colourful cultural heritages are the enchantment of the country.
Besides its rich cultural heritage and great history, Nepal is blessed as a paradise of earth. The white majestic mountains, verdant hills clad in colourful attires of pine and rhododendrons; wide valleys inhabited by peaceful people, wide stretches of terraced paddy fields, wild streams and roaring rivers criss-crossing one of the world’s most stunning mountain landscapes are some of the unquestionable evidences that prove Nepal as the paradise of the world.
Legend Nepal has been introducing travellers to this paradise for years — through Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet — with trekking, mountaineering, heritage tours, adventure sports and spiritual journeys handled by experienced local guides.