Nepal

Sub-tropical south, mid-hill temperate, alpine to high-arctic above 4 000 m. Landscapes: Himalayan 8 000 m peaks, mid-hill terraced valleys and lowland jungle plains. Flagship sports: high-altitude mountaineering (Everest, Annapurna), classic treks (Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit), white-water rafting on the Sun Kosi, paragliding in Pokhara, and jungle safaris or paddle trips in Chitwan.