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Advantages: Cheap, friendly people, amazing scenery
Disadvantages: Usual problems of developing countries

I am going to make no bones about this from the start – this is going to be my attempt to act as an unofficial spokesman for the Nepalese tourist industry and try and let people know that Nepal is a safe, fascinating and good value place for everyone to visit. When I was there, I made a promise along with the other members of my group that on my return to England I would try my hardest to promote Nepal to all and sundry. What better way to do this ... Read review

Advantages: cheap, friendly and interesting
Disadvantages: fare away, expensive ticket

Places to visit There are a lot of things to do in Nepal. In the surrounding of 250 kilometers you have excellent opportunities for trekking in the Himalayas, in the lowlands of the Terai there is the tropical Chitwan National Park, where you can ferret rhinos in reed, feed happy crocodiles by falling in the river and see many other animals. The Kathmandu Valley is full of cultural highlights. There are three king palaces, many Hindu Temples, ... Read review

Advantages: Excellent cheap shops for jewelry, ornaments and lots of places to visit
Disadvantages: Water shortages nearly every day

If you want to feel asthough your far away from fuss and bother, then take a trip to Nepal. I had the advantage of going there a couple of years ago to attend a friend's wedding. I stayed in Kathmandu, the capital, at my friend's parents house most of the time but took a short trip up to Nagarkot. This was absolutely fantastic because it is one of the rare views in which the peak of Mount Everest is visible. Nagarkot is also famous for its splendid ... Read review

Advantages: Different, Cheap, Exciting, Adventurous
Disadvantages: A poor country, so lacking in some comforts on the trek

Having just comeback from a 12 day holiday in Nepal, I would say that it is one of the best holiday venues for people who want more than just lying on the beach. We went sight-seeing in Kathmandu, white water rafting, four days of trekking near the base of Annapurna, and had three days safari in the Royal Chitwan National part. Kathmandu was very interesting, mainly because of the historic and religious places. White water rafting was great fun ... Read review