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Stories Set in Nepal
Everest death zones, Dolpo caravans, Freak Street days and Mustang winds — the Himalaya writes stories at altitude. Start with these ten, then open Nepal on StoryTerra's map.
Open Nepal on the StoryTerra map10 famous stories set in Nepal
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Browse 30 books, 35 movies, 1 TV show and 12 games set in Nepal.

Doctor Strange
After his career is destroyed a brilliant but arrogant surgeon gets a new lease on life when a sorcerer takes him under her wing and trains him to defend the world against evil.

Everest
Inspired by the incredible events surrounding a treacherous attempt to reach the summit of the world's highest mountain "Everest" documents the awe-inspiring journey of two different expeditions challenged beyond their…

The Expendables 2
Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck but when one of their men is murdered on the job their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.

14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible
In 2019 Nepalese mountain climber Nirmal “Nims” Purja set out to do the unthinkable by climbing the world’s fourteen highest summits in less than seven months. (The previous record was eight years). He called the effort…

Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
A bank of clouds was assembling on the not-so-distant horizon, but journalist-mountaineer Jon Krakauer, standing on the summit of Mt. Everest, saw nothing that "suggested that a murderous storm was bearing down." He was…

Doctor Strange
Dr. Stephen Strange embarks on a wondrous journey to the heights of a Tibetan mountain where he seeks healing at the feet of the mysterious Ancient One.

The Complete Adventures of Feluda, Vol. 2
This second volume shows Feluda at the peak of his sleuthing career. He is at his inimitable best as he tracks down the last known letter of Napoleon, or investigates a sinister crime that has to do with Tintoretto's…

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
In the sequel to Drake's Fortune, Nathan Drake comes across a map that showcases the location of Marco Polo's missing ships. It takes him on a journey to find the infamous Cintamani Stone, and uncover the truth behind…

Little Buddha
After the death of Lama Dorje Tibetan Buddhist monks find three children — one American and two Nepalese — who may be the rebirth of their great teacher.

Himalaya
As the denizens of a Tibetan village prepare for their arduous annual trek to exchange salt for grain the community's allegiances are split between aging chieftain Tinle (Thilen Lhondup) and rebellious young Karma…
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