written and photographed by Mary L. Peachin
Apr 1999, Vol. 3 No. 6
Among travelers, Nepal has a reputation as a mecca for the most fanatical of mountain climbers. It’s true that the country features many of the world’s most majestic peaks-Everest, Llotse, Dhaulagiri, and Annapurna-but Nepal isn’t just for the peak-obsessed. As more and more travelers are finding, it’s home to a number of fascinating cultures still largely independent from Western consumer democracy, as well as to experiences such as trekking expeditions, river rafting, and elephant safaris.