Posts from ‘March, 2008’

Explore Himalaya Ties Up with Asia World Enterprise, Thailand
Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure signed an agreement  with Asia World Enterprise, on 8th Feb 2008 in Bangkok, making Explore Himalaya the partner of Asia World Enterprise in Nepal.
Asia World Enterprise is one of Thailand’s leading destination management companies. The company has been operating since the last […]

Training Workshop on ‘TopOut’ Oxygen Mask Conducted by Ted Atkins
Ted Atkins who has designed and built ‘TopOut’, a new high altitude oxygen delivery system which is fast gaining popularity among high altitude climbers, conducted an orientation workshop and demonstration at the premises of Explore Himalaya’s store. The workshop was held […]

A group of 14 students and 4 teachers from Cheadle Hulme School, UK are currently on a visit to Nepal. At the time of writing this blog, the group is taking the trail to Ghandruk a picturesque traditional Gurung village. After their sightseeing trip in Kathmandu and Pokhara, the group commenced their trekking. From Ghandruk […]

Two Danish nationals Soren Smidt and Henrik Kristiansen will be among the lucky climbers who will get a chance to summit Everest this Spring. Explore Himalaya is organizing their expedition. The two member team will be supported by a strong and able team of Sherpas led by Sherap Jangbu […]

Explore Himalaya is organizing the Everest expedition for a 8 member team comprising of Canadian, American, British ,Omani And Saudi Arabian team members this Spring. The team is being led by Tim Rippel of Peak Freaks Expeditions, a Canadian adventure company.
Tim is a veteran of 27 Himalayan expeditions […]

MICE(Meetings • Incentives • Conventions • Exhibitions)TOURISM IN NEPAL

MICE tourism is fast gaining popularity in the International tourism market.In South-east Asia, Nepal is fast becoming a popular MICE (meeting, incentives, convention and exhibition) tourism destination . MICE tourism converts the dull annual business meetings and conferences into an enjoyable and refreshing event for the delegates […]

Bird Watching in Nepal
With more than 850 species of birds, Nepal is a veritable paradise for birdwatchers. A diverse topography and climate has resulted in a variety of habitats within the country, a home to over 8% of the total bird population. In the deep jungles of the Terai and the Kosi Tappu barrage, among […]

First Ever Skydiving Event Over Mt.Everest  in Oct 2008 - Explore Himalaya, a Key Operator
The first ever skydiving event over Mt.Everest is scheduled to take place this October. Explore Himalaya in partnership with High and Wild, a UK based adventure company is all set to organize the event, the first of its kind. Nigel Gifford, […]

IN AND AROUND JOMSOM
Jomsom is a small town in the upper Kaligandaki valley in Nepal, at an altitude of 2770 m.Jomsom is the capital of the Mustang district and lies on the Annapurna Circuit .An excursion around Jomsom, on the bank of Kali Gandaki River, dominated by the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks gives a truly […]

Makalu Region- Travel Guide
Makalu, a region close to virgin wilderness lies in  northwestern corner of Sankhuwasabha district and Solukhumbu district. To its west is Everest region, to the north Tibet border, to the east Arun River and to the south Sabha River. In the year 1992, Makalu Barun National Park and Buffer zone (previously conservation […]