Earn your skydiving license in Thailand with ThaiSky Adventures. You have a choice of training methods to obtain a Skydiving License. One method is the Traditional AFF (accelerated freefall) program where your first skydive is with your own equipment and the second one combines Tandem skydiving with the AFF program. Both are designed to make you a safe and self-sufficient skydiver. These methods follow the guidelines recommended in the USPA (United States Parachute Association) Integrated Student Program (ISP).
The Integrated Student Program is used to achieve this goal by advancing you through eight categories of proficiency (A-H) to qualify you for a USPA “A” License. Advancement is based upon accomplishment of the set goals, called Targeted Learning Objectives (TLOs). Your jumps are tailored based on your own abilities and completion of these TLOs.
Drop Zone
The DZ is Located at Sriracha (Ao Udom) and is exactly 19 Km from Pattaya just off the main Highway – Bangkok and Chon Buri (Route 3/Sukhumvit) to Pattaya.
AIRCRAFT
The jumps will be made from a Pilatus Turbo Porter (with the larger PT6A-27 Engine) piloted by highly experienced jump pilots. The aircraft can carry 10 jumpers to 13,000 feet (Standard Exit Altitude).
For booking details contact: enquiry@explorehimlaya.com
This unforgettable aerial journey takes you to the historic site of the World’s Highest Cabinet Meeting at Kala Patthar plateau of Everest Base Camp. This is the place where Nepal Government held the world’s highest cabinet meeting on December 2009 to raise concerns over the melting Himalayan glaciers due to global warming.
Nature lovers, holiday makers and extreme adventure enthusiasts can now visit Kala Patthar and have a closer view of Mt Everest or hold a corporate meeting. The visit to Kalapatthar (17192 ft / 5242m) will include two Aircrafts – AS 350 B3 Helicopter and Pilatus PC-6 single engine Aircraft.
You begin your aerial journey from Kathmandu airport with one PC-6, single engine Aircraft and B3 Helicopter taking off simultaneously. Moving eastwards, the aircrafts fly parallel to the Himalayan range, allowing those on board a magnificent vista of the towering Himalayn peaks. The aircrafts finally land at the airstrip in Syangboche (12,340ft), where final preparation on equipments and oxygen system will be made. A set of Oxygen system consisting of 4 liter cylinder of Mountaineering Oxygen fitted with regulator and hi-tech Top Out Mask will be provided. Once equipped, the AS 350 B3 shall make shuttles to Kalapatthar, 4 passengers at a time. You will be given ample time to explore and enjoy the ‘close-up’ views of Mt.Everest and other peaks. Those who want to conduct a corporate meeting, this will indeed be a ‘high- level’ experience!
NTB in coordination with Nepal German Chamber of Commerce and Industries and Honorary Consulate of Nepal in Stuttgart organised a press conference on January 19, 2010 at Caravan, Motors and Tourism International Fair ( CMT) in Stuttgart, Germany.The program was attended by the minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Mr. Sarat Singh Bhandari , ambassadar of Nepal to Germany Mr. Suresh Pradhan, Honorary Consul General of Nepal Mrs. Ann Katrin Bauknecht, and renowned summitter Mr. Reinhold Messner. Minister Bhandari briefed on the government’s commitments in promoting tourism of Nepal with the theme of ‘Together for Tourism’ under Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign. The Minister also lauded the efforts of people like Mr. Messner, for helping to reform the image of Nepal as an attractive destination .
Oscar-nominated and world renowned nature documentary filmmaker Greg Macgillivray is planning to make a sequel of his 1998 IMAX film, ‘Everest’, in 3D format. Titled ‘The Return to Everest’ this will be the first time a film crew will capture the mountain with Imax 3D technology. The sequel will follow a medical expedition studying the impact of extreme altitude on the human body and revisit climbers and Sherpas who featured in the first film.
According to a report published in “The Himalayan Times”, the producers of the movie are looking for Nepali investors. A group of Nepali, as well as Hollywood investors met on 18th January to explore possibilities of investment for the movie under the coordination of Nepali banker Prithvi Bahadur Pande. According to Sabra B Pande, Project Developer for the movie ,out of the 10 million dollars budget for the movie, the makers are looking to generate $ 4.5 million from Nepal and the investment slot is open for all those interested . Once finalized an official announcement will be made. The filmmakers are ready to air free adverts and films on Nepal during the movie show which according to Pande will benefit Nepal in a big way. This documentary will serve as a good platform to promote Nepal and Nepal Tourism Year 2011.
Boeing’s Dreamliner completes initial air worthiness test
Jan 17th: On 15th January an initial airworthiness test was completed successfully on Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner at Everett, Washington DC, making way for more crew members to take part in flights and more airplanes to join the flight test program. Built using advanced technologically 787 Dreamliner uses 20 percent less fuel than today’s airplanes of comparable size, provide airlines with up to 45 percent more cargo revenue capacity and present passengers with innovations that include a new interior environment with cleaner air, larger windows, more stowage space, improved lighting and other passenger-preferred conveniences.
Since the first flight in mid-December, the program has conducted 15 flights, achieving several key accomplishments. Pilots have taken the airplane to an altitude of 30,000 feet (9,144 meters) and a speed of Mach 0.65. Nearly 60 hours of flying have been completed. Initial stall tests and other dynamic maneuvers have been run, as well as an extensive check-out of the airplane’s systems. Six different pilots have been behind the controls of the 787.
Maghe Sakranti festival heralds warmer days.People feast on yam, sweet potatoes, sesame seed sweet ballsand molasses. As the festival is just a few days away, the markets are filled with Maghe Sakranti goodies. The images below are of Ason Bazar, one of the ancient and busiest market squares in Kathmandu.
A few steps away from the busy Ason bazaar is the Rani Pokhari or Queen’s Pond. Pictured below, at dusk the pond seems like an oasis of serenity as motorists speed through the highway. At the distance lie the snowy Ganesh Himal behind the green Shivpuri Hills.
Originally built as a palace by a Rana noble almost a century ago, the building was converted into a heritage hotel by Late Ram Shanker Shrestha in 1964. Initially operations were started with 23 rooms with the property being on rent . The entire property was eventually purchased from the Rana family thus making Shanker a fully functional hotel with international standards.
Situated just a stone throw away from the tourist hub of Thamel and Durbar Marg, Shanker Hotel faces the Northern side of the Narayanhiti Palace Museum. The hotel retains most of the old world charm and elegance of the former palace building. At present the hotel boasts of 94 luxury rooms, including 12 suites with king size beds and an adjacent sitting room that can accommodate up to ten guests.
The hotel has two restaurants, two bars and a coffee shop. Dining at the Kailash restaurant with its carved ceiling, intricately worked walls, bejewelled mirrors and chandeliers will make you feel like royalty . Trained Chefs at the hotel dish out palatable and mouth watering Continental, Chinese, Indian and Nepalese cuisine.
The hotel also features facilities for meetings and incentives. Other facilities include wireless internet access, swimming pool, gift shops, airport transfers etc.
The Indian government have decided to grant “VISA ON ARRIVAL”to foreign nationals from five countries: Finland, Japan, Luxembourg, New Zealand and Singapore from 1st January 2010. The maximum validity is for 30 days with single entry facility.According to a press release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the step has been taken to facilitate tourists who plan their tours to India at short notice. The visa shall be granted by the Immigration Officers at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkataairports.
Tourist Visa-on-Arrival shall be allowed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year with a minimum gap of two months between each visit. The Visa-on-Arrival facility shall not be applicable to holders of Diplomatic/ Official passports.
