The Everest or Solu-Khumbu region lies on the eastern part of Nepal. Inhabited by the mountain people who have lived in harmony with their surroundings for hundreds of years, the Solu-Khumbu region has still retained its age old practices. The region which has some of the world’s tallest peaks gained fame with the […]
Posts from ‘December, 2007’
Another successful Mera Peak Expedition
Explore Himalaya organized another successful expedition to Mera peak for three Americans and a British climber. The group commenced their journey from Kathmandu on 29th October with a flight to Phaplu. On the same day they trekked from Phaplu to Nuntala (2350m). The next day they hiked to Kharikhola. Next day’s trek was to Pangkongma. […]
Nepal Kanchenjunga Photo Gallery
Our trips:
Kanchenjunga South base camp - 21 days
Kanchenjunga south and north base camp - 27 days
Photos taken in October 2007 by Catherine Mollier
Italians ascend Island Peak and Mera Peak - October 2007
In the month of October 2007, the premises of Explore Himalaya was abuzz with expedition teams leaving and returning. Martino Morretti from Italy led an all Italian group of 14 to Island Peak. The group began their journey from Kathmandu to Lukla on the 17th Oct. They reached the Island Peak base camp on the […]
Explore Himalaya’s new partners for Tibet tours
From the growing popularity of destination Tibet among tourists, we have come to realize the need for more partners to ensure a smooth operation of all tours, treks and any special events operated and marketed by EH. In this connection, we have signed up two new partners Kelsang Norbu and Mingma for our Tibet operations.
Kelsang […]
2007 Korean expedition on Shishapangma is a success
Shisapangma Expedition, Via the South Face a Success
Shisapangma is regarded as one of the easiest 8000m peak to climb. Ranked the fourteenth highest peak in the world, Shisapangma is also well known for its high velocity winds. More often then not, the strong winds coupled with heavy snowing has forced a number of expeditions to […]
To Wed like Royalty
Explore Himalaya and Travel Directors Turn Wedding Planners
Envisage a Nepali traditional marriage involving paanche bajas(traditional wedding band),elephants, horses, palanquin and a Brahmin priest officiating over the wedding rites. Explore Himalaya has successfully planned and organized more then 10 such weddings for foreign couples. In Oct ’07 alone, EH helped organize the weddings of four […]
Rara Lake Blog / Trip Report 2007
On the Trail to Rara Lake : Nicholas and Caroline Evans ( UK )Hikes to Rara
(14th-26th Oct 2007)
A good host always looks after the comfort and pleasure of his guests. We, at Explore Himalaya, try to be more than an agency that organizes treks, expeditions and tours. We try to be a good […]
Everest base camp Blog / Trip Report 2007
A Group of 16 (Danish and Norwegians) does the Everest Base Camp Trek (October2007)
Claus Andreasen from Denmark is a tour leader from Kipling Travel (Explore Himalaya’s Danish travel partner). He says he loves to visit Nepal and especially the classic Everest Base camp trek. Just back from his ninth Everest Base Camp trek with […]
Baden Powell Peak in Langtang region - Report
A Tribute to Lord Baden Powell and the Scouting Spirit
In the year 1907, a camp for young boys was organized by Robert Baden Powell, at Brownsea Island in England. Twenty boys spent twelve days divided into patrols, going on hikes, learning how to cook outdoors without utensils, learning patriotism and having a great […]
