Nepal, officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia, bordered by China to the north and India to the west, south, and east. Nepal is a land of diversity, where you can find fertile plains as well as eight of the ten highest peaks on the planet. This picturesque and mystical land is home to a variety of people, religions, traditions, and customs, along with a rich array of animal species and extraordinary plants. Mountaineering enthusiasts consider Nepal a paradise and the ultimate adventure, with their numbers increasing every year. However, Nepal has much more to offer beyond mountaineering!