| Hint | Answer | % Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Which ethnic group is most closely associated with mountaineering? | Sherpa | 89%
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| Where was Buddha born? | Lumbini | 81%
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| Which religious faith is associated with Swayambhunath (the "Monkey Temple")? | Buddhism | 80%
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| What is the national park known for its rhinos, tigers and jungle safaris? | Chitwan | 75%
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| Who climbed Everest with Hillary? | Tenzing Norgay Sherpa | 71%
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| What is the mountain range that can be seen from Pokhara? | The Annapurnas | 71%
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| What is the name of the Kathmandu airport? | Tribhuvan International Airport | 70%
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| What is the temple complex in Kathmandu that is one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites in the world? | Pashupatinath | 63%
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| The "living goddess" of Kathmandu is called the ... | Kumari | 61%
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| What is the indigenous ethnic group of the Kathmandu Valley? | Newar (Newa) | 61%
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| What is the term for the geographically flat region of Nepal that runs along the Indian border? | Terai (or Madesh) | 61%
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| Four of the world's highest mountains are in Nepal. Other than Everest, name one. | Kangchenjunga, Lhotse, Makalu | 46%
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| What eastern town is associated with both the Hindu epic Ramayana and Maithali culture? | Janakpur | 45%
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| Which major rafting river runs along the Prithivi Highway? | Trishuli | 41%
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| What is the only town in Mustang with an airport (and the only airport along the Annapurna Circuit)? | Jomsom | 31%
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| What is the street in Kathmandu associated with the "Hippie Trail"? | Freak Street (Jhochhen Tol) | 24%
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