One visit to Nepal, to enjoy the view of beautiful hills and natural beauty, will let you become one with the culture and nature of this heavenly place. Nepal contains famous temples, monasteries, lakes, and scenic spots. Possessing eight of the ten highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers, and people seeking adventure. Nepal's Hindu and Buddhist heritage and its cool weather are also strong attractions. Nepal has 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world. Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world, is located in Nepal. Mountaineering and other types of adventure tourism and ecotourism are important attractions for visitors. The world heritage site Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, is located in the south of the West region of Nepal. There are other important religious pilgrimage sites throughout the country.
