Lonely Planet has found the best of Nepal. Lose yourself in the temple-strewn alleys of Bhaktapur, the quiet beauty of a Himalayan vista or the vibrant excitement of a Bodhnath Stupa pilgrimage - then find your next adventure with our 8th edition of this indispensable guide.
Discovery School - Jeff Corwin Experience: Primates
Travel around the world for a look at many different types of primates. View orangutans and proboscis monkeys in Borneo, uakari monkeys in the Amazon region, and colobus monkeys in Zanzibar. Then visit India, Nepal, and Costa Rica to see additional primates.
Located between India and Tibet in the southern region of the Himalayan mountain range, the diminutive kingdom of Nepal is home to the world's highest peak, Mount Everest.Approximately the size of the state of Arkansas, Nepal is a landlocked country of 23 million with approximately three-fourths of its terrain covered by mountains. Due to years of geographical and self-imposed isolation, Nepal is one of the least developed countries of the world. In "Nepal", student researchers will learn about this country's people, culture, geography, government, economy, and history.
For a unique look at Pakistan's diverse cultural history, travel to the famed archaeological site of Taxila, an ancient ruined city that was once a renowned center of Buddhist learning, and explore the bustling metropolis of Lahore, noted for its splendid 16th-century Mughal architecture. At Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, viewers will be exposed to the rich heritage of Hindu and Buddhist monuments. And in Sri Lanka, experience the ancient city of Sigiriya with its magnificent Lion Mountain rock fortress.
