NepalA yak convoy packing supplies at high altitudes in the mountainous areas of the Himalayas. These animals are known for their endurance and agility, and are kept not only for packing and riding, but a...

NepalShepherds of the Sherpa ethnic group warm themselves before reaching Gokyo Peak (5,500 metres) in the Himalaya mountain range. Nepal is home to eight of the world's ten highest peaks, and Gokyo Peak i...