This ancient Himalayan kingdom has been isolated from the world—until now. In Nepal’s fabled Mustang region, the Kingdom of Lo houses priceless relics.

India, which dominates Nepal’s foreign commerce and is pledged to defend the kingdom, has built a rival road south from Katmandu toward Calcutta. The Russians have chipped in with a cigarette ...

KATHMANDU, Nepal (CNN) -- Life has returned to normal in Nepal in the wake of a Maoist-called general strike that sparked deadly violence and disrupted normal activities in most parts of this poor ...

It had been four long years since I last set foot in Nepal. My previous visits had been driven by duty — volunteer work, ...

In the 14th century Mustang was an independent kingdom called Lo, ruled by the fabled king Ame Pal. In the 18th century it was assimilated into Nepal but retained some of its autonomy, remaining a ...

Provides an overview of Nepal, including key dates and facts about this Himalayan country. ... 1768 - Gurkha ruler Prithvi Narayan Shah conquers Kathmandu and lays foundations for unified kingdom.

India Nepal war- Representative AI image. When Nepal decided to attack India: The Kingdom of Nepal and the Republic of India share a very good diplomatic relations after the Britishers left India ...

Some key dates in Nepal's history: 1768 - Gurkha ruler Prithvi Narayan Shah conquers Kathmandu and lays foundations for unified kingdom.. 1814-16 - Anglo-Nepalese War; culminates in treaty which ...