It's the disaster that stunned the world and devastated a nation.
Nepal's 7.9 magnitude earthquake in April destroyed landmarks and flattened buildings in the capital Kathmandu, as well as triggering a massive avalanche resulting in Mount Everest's single deadliest day.
In total more than 9,000 people died. A harsh chapter Nepal is determined to move on from.
In the months since the disaster Nepal's Tourism Board has hosted a number of sessions assuring potential travellers that their country is still a safe place to visit.
Drives have been held in India, Hong Kong and China among others. Their latest pitch was to Sydney's Nepalese community.
"So many people wanted to help Nepal," explained Suresh Man Shrestha, the Chairman of the Nepal Tourism Board. "If you really want to help Nepal, you visit.
"Send your people to visit Nepal. We have beautiful traditions, beautiful cultures. Nepal is safe."
Tourism has always been one of Nepal's biggest economic staples, generating around half a million jobs per year.
The board has stressed that out of Nepal's 75 districts around a dozen have been affected. So that leaves plenty of other places to see. They've even posted videos online showing foreigners touring post-quake Nepal.
"Australians are known in Nepal for their generosity," said Chris Walker, who's led more than 50 tour groups through the country's rugged terrain. "Hotels love to have an Australian there.
"They're big spenders, get big enjoyment and are big hearted people. There may not be as many Australians there, but they certainly have a bigger impact than other countries."
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is still advising Australians to "exercise a high degree of caution" when visiting Nepal. And they should reconsider travelling to several mountainous regions.
"Governments are a little conservative about the safety and security of their people," said Nepal's Ambassador to Australia Rudra Kumar Nepal. "Whenever we meet our Australian friends and government authorities, we ask them to reconsider it and try to be more accomodating."
DFAT has told SBS its advisory levels aren't influenced by economic considerations and the current status has been in place for years due to a number of violent incidents.
But the information it supplies is advice only and it's up to travellers themselves to make an informed decision.
