Nepal, a place of eternal beauty, is a land of colorful
cultures,
ancient history and people,
traditional arts, and picturesque scenery. It is popularly known as the highest mountain peak of the world,
Mount Everest.
Historically, Nepal has been a kingdom centered in the
Kathmandu Valley for more than 1,500 years. During most of that period, the Kathmandu Valley has been Nepal's political, economic, and cultural hub and was once a sanctuary for waves of .