Those big, colourful eyes of yours depicted on so many stupas, whether on the Boudhanath stupa or the Swayambhu stupa situated on the other side of Kathmandu, are quite different from what I’ve seen in temples. But that is nothing compared to your erotic portrayal in tantric paintings and sculptures. Lord Buddha … apart from Kathmandu, I’ve...
Looking at the face of Mt Everest is an unforgettable moment. I wonder how Sir Edmund Hillary felt each time he flew to Nepal and exchanged glances with his old friend. From my aisle seat on approach to Kathmandu, Mt Everest is framed by the brown fingers of a Buddhist monk. With his hands caressing prayer beads, shaven head bent and lips moving in...
While some of Nepal’s raging rapids have indeed been christened with wild-sounding names such as Frog in a Blender and Gerbil in the Plumbing, it is reassuring to know that none on the Seti River is a member of that exclusive club. Nepal’s most gentle whitewater river is not only ideal for first-timers such as myself but it links two of...
This circuit is considered one of the best treks in the world though road construction is threatening its reputation and its future as a classic trek. Yet no one disputes that the scenery is outstanding: 17 to 21 days long, this trek takes you through distinct regional scenery of rivers, flora, fauna and above all – mountains. There are four regions...
Nepal is a wonderful country globally famous for trekking activities. Trekking is the best and most preferred way to explore the rich cultural and natural wealth of the country. Tourists have a wonderful opportunity to meet the local people, know their culture, tradition and lifestyles. This beautiful country invites trekkers and adventure enthusiasts...
The death of four climbers so far this year is unlikely to deter the flood of ‘tourists’ hoping to conquer the world’s highest peak. What is the attraction? Huddled over a hand-held radio in a tent 27,230ft up on the icy slopes of Mount Everest, mountaineering guide Dan Mazur faced the hardest decision of his life. Outside it was...
Nigel Richardson gets away from the crowds – and the cars – on a new hiking route in the Annapurna region of the Himalayas. On July 13 last year, 34-year-old Frenchman Olivier Glaise shouldered his backpack and walked out of the village of Jomsom, in the Annapurna region of the Nepalese Himalayas. He was sighted five days later on a high pass to...
Gabriella Le Breton leaves Nepal’s much-trekked Annapurna Circuit to watch intrepid local hunters harvesting the world’s highest beehives. Kanhaiya has moved small mountains to get me to this point. Arriving in Kathmandu shortly before a Maoist blockade of the city at midnight, he had taken me directly from the airport on a six-hour drive...
Those seeking an adventure holiday in Asia could head out on a safari holiday in Nepal, as the pursuit has been recommended by a travel journalist. Writing for the Daily Mail, Sebastian Lander has described the activity at the Chitwan National Park as one of the best such vacations in the world. Participants can spot a wide range of wildlife at the...
KATHMANDU: Foreign mountaineers who have climbed Mount Everest and another peak will get free Nepali visas for two years, part of a scheme to boost tourism in the Himalayan nation, a senior government official said. More than 4,000 climbers have scaled the 8,850 metre (29,035 feet) Everest summit since it was first climbed by New Zealander Sir Edmund...
KATHMANDU — It is being billed as the ultimate trek, a thigh-busting 157-day walk over the spine of Nepal’s mighty Himalayan range that will take its participants to some of the most remote spots on the planet. From next year, adventurers seeking to push themselves to their limits will be able to take part in the first guided walk along the...
Climate factors are very important in deciding on a visit to Nepal. October-November, the start of the dry season, is in many ways the best time of the year in Nepal. With the monsoon only recently finished the country-side is green and lush and Nepal is at its most beautiful. Rice is harvested and there are some more important and colorful festivals...
Are you ready for some high altitude adventure with in a soul-warming environment? Then pack your bags and experience some of the most majestic peaks, most exhilarating torrents and wonderful people Nepal has to offer. Here are some places you may want to visit when go. 1.) Katmandu Find your inner peace in the streets of Nepal’s capital and...
A commercial hot air balloon flights with two balloons from the first week of April, 2010 targeting Nepal Tourism Year-2011. The hot air balloon can carry six people at a time and will launch from Lake Side of Pokhara, the famous tourism city in western Nepal. Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Lamjung ranges can be seen, and the flight will begin early...
From the Langtang Region to the Annapurna Circuit, this guide takes you through five of the most beautiful and rewarding treks in the Himalayas. When you walk the crowded streets of Thamel, Kathmandu you will be bombarded by signs advertising trekking tours, guide companies, and a number of shops selling new and used gear.And with good reason: the...
Thousands visit the Everest Base Camp each year – but there’s more. More than 50,000 people visit the Everest Base Camp every year, but there is much more to Nepal than just snow-covered Himalayas.Nepal is one of the most diverse countries in the world, an amalgamation of bustling towns with peaceful and lush countryside coupled with national...
Draped along the greatest heights of the Himalaya, Nepal is where the ice-cold of the mountains meets the steamy heat of the Indian plains. It’s a land of yaks and yetis, stupas and Sherpas and some of the best trekking on earth. The Himalaya’s most sophisticated urban cultures took shape here, in the three great minikingdoms of the Kathmandu...
Mount Everest, rising 8,850m (29,035ft) above sea level reigns as the highest mountain on Earth. Since the first ascent in 1953 by Edmond Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, reaching the summit of Everest has been considered one of the greatest achievements in Mountaineering. How to climb Everest The kit : The gear you’ll need to tackle the highest mountain...
Trekking holidays in Nepal cater for a range of ages and abilities. Adventurers can pick from a range of pilgrim trails lined with innumerable temples and Buddha stupas, which lead to glassy lakes, snow-capped peaks and stunning vistas. Yet Nepal is not just about trekking, and you can enjoy a range of activities on a Himalayas holiday. The country’s...
See or climb the lower slopes of Mount Everest, Sagarmatha (‘Head of the Sky’) in Nepalese. At an altitude of 8,848m (29,022ft), Everest is the world’s highest peak and has been opened for commercial mountaineering for decades. Don’t forget your climbing permit, however. • Head for the hills – or mountains in this case:...
