Nepal is a landlocked country located in the Himalayas. The capital is Kathmandu and the official language is Nepali. Nepal has a diverse landscape that ranges from Himalayan peaks to tropical forests. Some of Nepal's top attractions include Pokhara, Nagarkot, Royal Chitwan National Park, Pashupatinath Temple, and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Weather varies greatly depending on altitude, from hot summers and mild winters in the lowlands to cool summers and severe winters at higher elevations.