Hiking is the best way to experience the Annapurna region and capture some of the most outstanding images of mountains in Nepal. Home to 13 peaks over 7,000 meters and one over 8,000 meters, the jagged, snow-covered mountains tower over the villages and prayer flags flapping in the wind. On a sunny day, it's almost impossible not to take incredible photos.

The highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is a bucket-list sight for photographers. If you aren't up for the hike to base camp to bag this shot, don't worry. You can see Mount Everest from hill stations like Nagarkot, although the view is from a distance. If you are staying at a lodge with a view of the mountain, staff will often wake you on clear mornings at sunrise to see the mountain in the early morning light.

Prayer flags stream off this famous stupa in Kathmandu once again, following restoration after the 2015 earthquake. The white dome and colorful flags make this one of the 

Capture scenes of daily life in Durbar Square in Kathmandu. Shops and street sellers display trinkets and other goods. Old buildings in various states of decay or restoration line the streets. And something is always happening in this lively area.

Also known as the Monkey Temple, Swayambhunath presents an assortment of picture opportunities for visitors. Key among these are the mischievous monkeys that roam the complex. You can often find them perching in perfect positions for great images. Look for them in front of prayer flags and statues or on ledges with interesting backgrounds 

Another great place for hiking in Nepal is the Langtang Region. This outstanding area is incredibly scenic, with mountains and valleys, and trails that wind their way up and down the hillsides. In the spring, a forest of rhododendrons comes into bloom.

The Helambu Region is also known for its trekking. Villages, Buddhist monasteries and stupas, terraced hillsides, and the mountain scenery make for beautiful pictures. Trails connect the Helambu and Langtang regions when conditions allow.