For centuries Nepal remained a closed book to the rest of the world. However, it was in this small legendary country, hemmed in between two giants, China and India. Nepal is a mythical crossroads on the Silk Road, where Buddha was born 2,500 years ago and where the last living goddesses in the world still live, the Kumari. Nepal is the country where two religions are mixed together, where the fierce beauty of Hinduism is tempered by the wisdom of Buddhism.

You may mainly want to go to Nepal for the fabulous treks in the mythical Himalayas, whose highest point, Mount Everest or Sagarmata, towers above the rest of the world at 8850 meters. But don’t forget the south of the country where you can get up close with elephants, observe crocodiles and rhinoceros and even catch a glimpse of the Bengal tiger.

The country has suffered greatly from earthquakes and landslides, yet the ancient heritage of the Kathmandu Valley is vibrant and beautiful. It is often said that there are more temples than streets and that there are more festivals than days in the year. In short: Nepal is and remains a land blessed by the gods and there are no travelers who will ever deny this.