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Nepal is known as
the abode of the gods. For many years a secret, unknown country,
it was, in the 1950s, faced with making a leap from the 11th
century to modern times. Visited first by mountaineers and
trekkers, it later became the haunt of hippies. In 1989,
restrictions barring several areas to tourists were lifted.
Draped
along the greatest heights of the Himalaya, the kingdom of Nepal
is a land of sublime scenery, time-worn temples, and some of the
best walking trails on earth. It's a poor country, but it is
rich in scenic splendors and cultural treasures. |
