Nepal is a landlocked sovereign nation located in South Asia. With an area of 147,181 square kilometres (56,827 sq mi) and a population of approximately 27 million. Nepal is the world's 93rd largest country by land mass and the 41st most populous country. It is located in the Himalayas and bordered to the north by the People's Republic of China, and to the south, east, and west by the Republic of India.
The mountainous north of Nepal has eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including the highest point on Earth, Mount Everest, called Sagarmatha.
The landscape of Nepal was a stark contrast to arid Tibet as the first two pictures show. Our guide told us that Nepal is focused on two economic goals, increase tourism and develop hydroelectric power for Nepal and to export.
Kathmandu is the capitol of Nepal. Our guide said that during the 60's and 70's it was a popular place for flower children. Marijuana was legal and plentiful. Our guide showed us marijuana growing along the side of a road we were traveling. He said the psychedelic patterns on vehicles we saw originated during this time.
In Kathmandu we saw many children in school uniforms. We were told those in uniform go to private schools. Other children attend public schools. Sadly, many children do not attend school at all.
One of the highlights of the trip for me was seeing Rotary in action, as shown by this sign in Kathmandu.
These students were waiting to attend the school sponsored by the Rotary Club.
I have not been to India, but Nepal had the feel of the India I have seen in the media.
Cows are sacred here. We did not see beef on the menu.
Monkeys were as plentiful as stray dogs in some areas.
Women obtaining and carrying off water from a public water source.
We left Nepal with gratitude for our own circumstances and more respect for other cultures.
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