Draped along the spine of the Himalaya, Nepal is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples, and some of the best hiking trails on earth. It's a poor country, but it is rich in scenic splendour and cultural treasures. The kingdom has long exerted a pull on the Western imagination.
It's the kind of country that lingers in your dreams long after you leave it. This is why so many travellers are drawn back to Nepal, armed the second time round with a greater appreciation of its natural and cultural complexity, a stout pair of walking boots and a desire for sculpted calf muscles.
Travel Warning: General Security
Travellers to Kathmandu are advised to exercise caution, monitor news services and avoid any public demonstrations. Nepal's unpopular monarchy was abolished in May; Ram Baran Yadav was sworn in as first president of the new republic in July; Nepalese Maoist leader Prachanda became the new Prime Minister in August. Despite the new political stability, crime and violence has spiralled in recent times and there is increasing consumer anger over rising fuel costs. Transport companies were recently locked in a dispute with the Nepalese government over petrol prices and were on strike, seriously disrupting road travel.
Trekking in Nepal should only be done with a group and an experienced guide from an established company.
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