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Off the beaten path: Nepal

Nepal, the country with the densest concentration of World Heritage sites, the birthplace of Buddha, the home of the Abominable Snowman and the highest mountain in the world, has plenty off the beaten path destinations. Besides the obvious mountain climbing activities, you can see some elephant polo, visit a monkey temple, learn about some unusual customs and buy some weird items at Namche bazaar and many many more.

The Death Zone of Mount Everest

Everest has claimed the lives of nearly 200 people who lay on its slopes abandoned and marking the altitude for the ones who ruthlessly aim for the top.

The forbidden Kingdom of Lo

Upper Mustang, Nepal, is one of the remotest places on Earth, formerly called the Kingdom of Lo, which perfectly preserved its ancient heritage, unique culture and Bön religion.