Panchase, Nepal (Nov 2004)

The photos in this album were taken during our Ponchase trek in Nepal.

Nepal is a country of stark geographical and cultural diversity, and the birthplace of Buddha. The historic center of Nepal lies in the Kathmandu Valley where two of the world's great religions, Buddhism and Hinduism, intermingle in extraordinary old temples and shrines.

The largest city of Nepal is Kathmandu. It is the most developed city and is also the capital of Nepal. The city is situated in Kathmandu Valley that also contains two other cities - Patan and Bhaktapur. Kathmandu stands at an elevation of approximately 4,500 ft (1,400 m) and is inhabited by about 700,000 people.