6 ways to do Nepal without climbing mountains

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(CNN) -- Mention Nepal and most people think snow-capped scenes, of 7,000-meter mountains and the climbers raring to conquer them.

Is there much to the country beyond its mighty Himalayan peaks?

Yes.

Thankfully, for those who don't consider it a vacation to hike for days, eat out of tins and do their business in a hole in the ground, it's possible to "do" Nepal without scaling anything.

Here are six ways to experience mountain country minus the mountain climbing.

Chitwan elephant fest slated to start Dec 26

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SAURAHA, DEC 19 - The 11th edition of the Chitwan Elephant Festival is scheduled to be held in Sauraha from December 26-30 on the occasion of Christmas and New Year 2015.

The festival is aimed at promoting tourism and spreading awareness about wildlife preservation, said Suman Ghimire, coordinator of the event. It started in 2004 as an international elephant race and since then it has been celebrated as a festival.

Cycling in Upper Mustang

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Cycling in Upper Mustang
Cycling in Upper Mustang
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Cycling in Upper Mustang

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Cycling in Upper Mustang
Cycling in Upper Mustang
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Dashera Mela, Khaptad

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Dashera Mela, Khaptad
Dashera Mela, Khaptad. Photo/Bharat Bandhu Thapa
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Elephant bath at Sauraha, Chitwan

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Elephant bath at Sauraha, Chitwan
Elephant bath at Sauraha, Chitwan. Photo/Sirish BC
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11th Chitwan Elephant Festival 2014

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11th Chitwan Elephant Festival 2014
11th Chitwan Elephant Festival 2014
26th - 30th December 2014
Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal 
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२०७१ Poush देखी १५ गते सम्म
सौरह, चितवन्, नेपाल
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Manang after snowfall

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Manang after snowfall
Manang after snowfall
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Gangapurna Himal with glacial lake at Manang

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Gangapurna Himal with glacial lake at Manang
Gangapurna Himal with glacial lake at Manang. The turquoise lake enchants every passerby and no one miss to frame the picture !
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Trekkers' Tips prepared by CIWEC Hospital

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Trekkers' Tips prepared by CIWEC Hospital
Trekkers' Tips prepared by CIWEC Hospital and published by Nepal Tourism Board. A must read for all trekkers.
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Rickshaw race for the first time in Kathmandu

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Rickshaw race for the first time in Kathmandu
Rickshaw race for the first time in Kathmandu..
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A wooden bridge over Marsyangdi river,Nepal

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A wooden bridge over Marsyangdi river,Nepal 
A wooden bridge over Marsyangdi river,Nepal 

A Real Heaven 'Dolpa'

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Dolpa
A Real Heaven 'Dolpa'

Women plucking the tea leaves in a tea estate in Fikkal, East Nepal.

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Fikkal, East Nepal
Women plucking the tea leaves in a tea estate in Fikkal, East Nepal. Photo/Chandra Shekar Karki

Monks crossing the overhead bridge to attend a function at Tudhikhel, Kathmandu.

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Monks crossing the overhead bridge to attend a function at Tudhikhel, Kathmandu.
Monks crossing the overhead bridge to attend a function at Tudhikhel, Kathmandu.

Dolkha in winter

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Dolkha in winter
Dolkha in winter. Photo/CS Karki

Lumbini- Birthplace of Lord Buddha

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Lumbini- Birthplace of Lord Buddha
Lumbini- Birthplace of Lord Buddha. Photo/Susheel Shrestha

Monastery of Marpha Village

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Monastery of Marpha Village
Monastery of Marpha Village. Photo/Bharat Bhandu Thapa

Janaki Temple

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Janaki Temple, Janakpur. Photo/Susheel Shrestha

Chhat Puja

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Chhat Puja
Chhat Puja. Photo/Chandra Shekhar Karki

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