Nepal lies embedded in the highest mountain range of the world, the Himalayan Range. It is home to 22 mountain summits reaching above 7000m, including Mount Everest (8848 m) to the North.
Raging snow-fed rivers plunge downward from North to South, fashioning deep valleys and steep ridges, and giving rise to richly diverse climes as altitudes vary from alpine to tropical.The spectacular summits and glaciers, still challenging to mountaineers, are not the only attraction Nepal offers. The rugged terrain harbors several diverse ecological niches known for rare species of fauna and flora.
