Although only first opening its borders to foreign visitors in the 1950s, Nepal is already renowned as a superb destination for mountain climbing, trekking and exploration. Nestled high in the Himalayas between Tibet and India, it is a land of outstanding natural beauty, boasting a kaleidoscope of picturesque landscapes ranging from the lowlands of Terai to the snowy summits of the very highest mountain range of all. Even more than this, Nepal offers both an exotic wildlife and a colourful ancient culture which is frequently expressed through some of the most flamboyant festivals on Earth.