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Trekking Points in the Annapurna Region 2008-09-12 05:15:17 Pokhara, a valley of natural beauty is beautifully located on the shadow of Annapurna Himalaya ranges. In no other place do mountains rise so quickly. In this area, within 30 km, the elevation rises from 1000 m to over 7500 m. The Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu ranges, each with peaks over 8000 m, can be [...] Read more:Points
, Trekking
Adventures @ The Last Resort 2008-09-10 06:32:36 Aptly named, ‘The Last Resort
’ is the final resort on the Nepal side before crossing over to Tibet. The resort can be reached by crossing the metal suspension bridge built at a height of 160metres over the Bhote Koshi River.
On our return journey from Zhangmu we dropped in at the resort. We made our way [...] Read more:Adventures
Crossing Over to Zhangmu(2,300m) 2008-09-09 01:55:56 The journey from Kathmandu to Kodari was quite pleasant, as a group of us from our office made our way to Zhangmu, the border town of Tibet on 1st Sept ‘08. There were many marvelous sights on the way, waterfalls cascading down the mountainside wreathing the green mountains like white ribbons, the rivers gurgling by [...] Read more:Crossing
Nakchu Horse Racing Festival 2008-09-07 05:52:20 Every summer (July/August), the city of Nakchu comes alive to the sounds of horses hoofs galloping and the yells and hoots of the horsemen and the crowds. The annual Nakchu HorseRacingFestival
is underway!
Nakchu, an important trading city, is situated on the Lhasa-Ziling highway. Lying in the midst of the rugged mountains, this city [...]
Project Himalaya Manaslu (8163m) Expedition 2008 2008-09-04 03:59:38 In the early hours of 4th Sept. 2008, Explore Himalaya’s team went to see-off the four member Project
Himalaya Manaslu Expedition group as they were about to leave for Arughat for their expedition. The expedition leader is Philip J.Crampton (UK) and other members include Valerie Parkinson (UK), Guntis Brands (Switzerland) and Stuart Gregory Smith [...]
New Developments at Explore Himalaya 2008-09-04 01:14:03 IT Department
Keeping in mind the unlimited opportunities that information technology has opened up for overseas business and e-marketing, Explore Himalaya has taken steps to strengthen and improve its IT department.
In this connection, Roshan Joshi has been given the entire responsibility of the IT Department. He is an IT expert and has worked in the [...]
Celebration in Red - Teej Festival at Pashupatinath Temple 2008-09-03 23:20:17 The streets of Kathmandu were filled with ladies dressed in the festive Teej color of red as I made my way to Pashupatinath Temple
to cover the Teej festival celebration on 3rd Sept.’08. All decked up like brides, the ladies young and old made a pretty sight in red sarees, green potey (Nepali bead necklace), [...] Read more:Festival
Mountaineering photos 2008-09-03 00:53:17 We have added photos
of some of our past climbing expeditions. Please click on the picture to see the full gallery.
BROAD PEAK EXPEDITION IN 2007
EVEREST EXPEDITION IN 2008
THARPU CHULI EXPEDITION IN 2008
Janaipurnima Festival celebrated as Fair on the laps of mysterious Gosaikunda 2008-08-27 04:50:22 A huge number of visitors celebrated Janaipurnima festival on August 16 making their journey more dynamic and excited on the snowy laps of mysterious Gosaikunda. People throng at large number on trekking to view mountainous looks along with the religious ceremony.
Photo by: Valeriy Garkal
Gosaikunda, (kunda literally means pond or lake) the shrine for many deities [...] Read more:Festival
Destination Beijing - After the Olympics 2008-08-26 04:38:59 24th August 2008 saw the grand finale of the greatest show on earth, the Olympic Games 2008 at the Bird’s Nest stadium in Beijing
China. China, the host nation, emerged as a winner in the overall medals tally with a total of 100 medals: 51 gold, 21 silver and 28 bronze. China deserves praise not [...] Read more:Destination
, Olympics
Pilatus Porter landed at Shyangboche to carry skydivers 2008-10-02 08:15:13 Oct 2: The most awaited and challenging Everest Sky-dive 2008 taking place first time in Nepal is under the full course to have records for extreme adventure of the year. The sky-dive event is beginning from Friday. The divers will initiate diving tomorrow separately and the event will remain for a week if the weather [...] Read more:landed
, Porter
Le Méridien Kathmandu Gokarna Forest Golf Resort & Spa 2008-10-02 01:31:42 Le Méridien Kathmandu Gokarna Forest
Golf Resort
& Spa, the only golf resort of Nepal remains peacefully at the magnificent suburb of Kathmandu. Surrounded by splendid forests and the dazzling backdrop of the Himalayan views, Le Méridien Kathmandu Gokarna Forest Golf Resort and Spa is an arresting complement to its exciting surroundings. Traditionally the [...]
Indra Jatra in Kathmandu 2008-09-23 00:25:53 Indra Jatra is a festival celebrated in honor of Lord Indra, the King of the heavens.
Once Lord Indra came down from devlok (heaven) to Kathmandu disguised as a poor peasant, to gather parijat flowers for his mother. He was plucking the flowers from a garden when he was caught. People took him for a thief [...] Read more:Indra
Mobile SIM Card Rental 2008-09-16 04:43:45 We would like to inform our clients that, for their convenience, Explore Himalaya is renting out mobile SIM cards. Along with the SIM card you get a recharge card worth NRs 500/-. You can make local as well as international calls by using this card. The rental charge is US$ 15 per trip.
The mobile SIM [...] Read more:Mobile
, Rental
Explore Himalaya gears up for Everest Skydive 2008 2008-09-11 06:58:50 As the date for Everest
Skydive 2008 is drawing near, preparations are on at full swing at Explore Himalaya. To ensure that the event goes on smoothly, a separate organizing team has been formed.
The team’s coordinator is Sambhu K.Bista, a senior administrative officer at the National Sports Council, Nepal. A former sportsman, Mr.Bista is quite [...]
Himalayan Whitewater Challenge - Trishuli River Rodeo (28-30th November 2008) 2008-10-19 05:42:35 The Nepal Association of Rafting Agents is organizing the Himalayan
Whitewater Challenge
on the Trishuli river this November
(28th – 30th 2008). Himalayan Whitewater Challenge in Nepal is a multi discipline one boat event that combines extreme slalom / river running skills with down river speed and freestyle action to find an overall whitewater champion. [...] Read more:River
, Rodeo
Western couple remarry spiritually in eastern style 2008-10-19 04:32:04 “Boys, play the Naumati (Nepalese wedding bands). It is the good time to initiate the marriage rituals,” announced a priest at the premises of Nepal Scouts, Head Office at Lainchaur. It was quarter to four P.M. on Friday.
Elephant was decorated to carry the bridegroom to the wedding place. Bridegroom was dressed in Nepalese costumes [...] Read more:couple
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Dashain Festival brings smiles among Nepalese Hindus 2008-10-19 03:32:09 All the homes of Hindus, either they were haves or have-nots, in Nepal smiled and cheered at this Dashain Festival
throughout the nation though in scarcity or problems. Dashain, the greatest festival of the Hindus, was celebrated for fifteen days beginning from September 30 and ending October 14. The very day of the Dashain fell [...]
Everest Skydive - Closing Ceremony at Nepal Tourism Board 2008-10-17 05:42:41 The closing ceremony of the Everest
Skydive was held at the auditorium hall of NepalTourismBoard
, Kathmandu. The simple function saw the attendance of the crew and members of Everest Skydive, dignitaries and officials from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, tourism entrepreneurs, media persons and the staff of Explore Himalaya and [...] Read more:Ceremony
International Elephant Festival, Sauraha, Chitwan (26th - 28th Dec, 2008) 2008-10-17 01:35:14 Attention all animal lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, the fifth International
Elephant Race and Elephant Festival
will be held from 26th - 28th December in the tourist village of Sauraha. The village is located in the lush and verdant locale of Chitwan National Park.
Activities during the fest include:
1. Elephant Procession (march past),
2. Elephant Bathing,
3. Traditional [...]
International Records made during Everest Skydive 2008 2008-10-15 03:28:28 Everest Skydive 2008 has made it to the record books. The event can be dubbed as the most exciting Himalayan adventure. The skydiving event held the world enthralled, as divers hurtled from above the world’s highest peak Mt.Everest , free falling for a few minutes before opening their parachute and landing on the highest drop [...] Read more:Everest
, International
, Records
Trekking Points in the Langtang Region 2008-10-15 00:24:41 The region that lies in the central part of Nepal and near or northern parts from Kathmandu includes famous areas - Gosaikunda, Helambu and Langtang that are magnificently mysterious, beautiful and explorative. Following trekking points fall on these areas. Details of other important trekking points in this region are already mentioned in the trekking itineraries [...] Read more:Points
, Trekking
Photos of Lumbini and Bandipur 2008-10-13 22:48:07 Check out our new photo galleries including Lumbini, birthplace of Lord Buddha, and Bandipur (located near Dumre on the highway from Kathmandu to Pokhara).
Complete gallery here
Complete gallery here
All photos has been taken in Octobre 2008 during Dassain festival (photo credit: Julien Van Loye)
257,181 Visitor Arrivals only by Air in September 2008 2008-10-13 01:18:55 The number of foreign visitors only by air has significantly increased by two per cent owing to the improved situation of Nepal this year. According to the figures released by Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), a total of 257,181 visitors arrived here till September
2008. The arrival figures represent an increase of 2% in [...] Read more:Visitor
Explore Himalaya’s Participation at WTM, London 2008-11-05 00:56:00 Explore Himalaya’s Participation
at WTM, London (10th – 13th Nov 2008)
We are pleased to inform you all that Explore Himalaya shall be taking part at World Travel Market in London from 10th to 13th November 2008.
We will be exhibiting our products at the stand AS6075 with the company “Asia World Thailand“, quite close to [...]
Canadian Karma Trekkers TV Show captures the Nepalese sites 2008-11-03 03:07:41 A very popular Karma Trekkers TV Show, culture and tourism oriented program, aired on different channels in 45 countries completed filming the most fascinating and cultural heritage sites of Nepal Tuesday/November 3.
According to the Explore Himalaya Travel and Adventure, the team comprising of three members–Kevin James Fox, director of photography and executive producer from Canada [...] Read more:Canadian
Project Himalaya Mt. Kang Guru (6981m) Expedition 2008-10-31 06:10:33 Project Himalaya’s seven member Kang Guru expedition team left Kathmandu for their expedition on 19th October 2008. The expedition is led by Philip James Crampton (UK).
The names of the other team members are:
1. Robert M. Shaver (USA)
2. Karl Peter Adolfsson (Sweden)
3. Paula Veronica C. Cabrera (Venezuela)
4. Rusty Joe Schlessman (USA)
5. Damien J.G. Francois (Belgium)
6. Anne-Mari [...] Read more:Project
Celebrating Tihar 2008-10-31 04:13:23 Autumn is a season for festivals in Nepal. Two major festivals falls during autumn: Dashain and Tihar.
Tihar, also known as Deepawali, lasts for five days. The five day festivities mark the worship of various Hindu deities and celebration among families, relations and friends. Pujas(worship), lights, colors, flowers, new clothes, feasts and merriment, all these make [...]
Hotel Himalaya 2008-10-30 06:13:47 Hotel Himalaya is located in Lalitpur. Conveniently situated, just 8 Kms from the airport and 2 Km from city center, it is only a 15 minutes walking distance from Patan Durbar Square. Patan Durbar Square is a unique blend of intricately carved stone, brick and wood Hindu temples, pagoda style architecture [...] Read more:Hotel
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