Kathmandu Valley, known as city of temples is believed to have originated in the 8th century or even before. It boasts seven mounments listed under World Heritage Sites within a range of 7km – Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Changu Narayan, Bouddhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa & Pashupatinath Temple. Here are some [...]
Posts from ‘April, 2009’
UN Human Rights EBC Trek Group in Nepal
Danish Human Rights EBC Trekking Group visit PA(Prisoners Assistance) Nepal, Children’s Home in Sankhu On 19th April , some of us from Explore Himalaya accompanied Kipling Travels‘ Danish trekking group (who had trekked to EBC under the UN Human Rights banner) to Sankhu, located about 20 km away from Kathmandu.The group will donate a part [...]
Bisket Jatra in Bhaktapur
Bisket Jatra celebration in Thimi, Bhaktapur Bisket Jatra is one of the most colorful and boisterous celebration in Bhaktapur.In Thimi, the local crowd celebrate it by carrying the palanquins of Hindu deities across the town square. People smear and throw vermilion , as they carry the palanquin of the deities. Yomaris (Newari rice cake prepared [...]
Kullu Manali
Kullu Manali, a hill station, is located in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Kullu Valley , with its natural beauty and snowy peaks is a popular destination among honeymooners and trekkers. An orchid in bloom – Kullu Manali has a rich variety of flora A beautiful sunset Kullu is also known as the [...]
Minister Yami promotes Adventure Tourism
Greeting Year 2066 with a Bungy Leap – Minister Yami promotes Adventure Tourism In a bid to promote Nepal Tourism Year 2011, Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation, Hisila Yami took part in a Bungy jumping programme at The Last Resort , on 14th April. Minister Yami and six women adventurers took part in the [...]
Travel : A top pursuit among high income Asia Pacific households
According to a survey carried by Visa, travel is the top pursuit for nearly three-quarters of high income Asia Pacific households . The ‘Spending Patterns and Perspectives of High Income Households’ survey revealed that some 73% of high income Asia Pacific households had travel as their main personal interest over the next two years, a [...]
K2 Guies Kanchenjunga Expedition 2009
Explore Himalaya organizes Kanchenjunga Expedition Team members of K2 Guies Kanchenjunga Expedition 2009 left Kathmandu on 8th April. The expedition leader is Oscar Puig Cadiach from Spain. The team members will take the trail to Kanchenjunga Base Camp from Tambawa to Pa khola, and then to Mamankhe, Yamphudin, Chitre and Ramze. Tentatively , 21st April [...]
Danish Everest Ascent for Human Rights
To commemorate the diamond jubilee of the UN Declaration of Human Rights, a Danish climber Morgen Jensen is all set to conquer the highest peak, Mt. Everest, without oxygen. Jensen has earlier climbed Cho Oyu and Everest from Tibet side. In 2004-05, he cycled all the way from Denmark to Nepal. During his expedition, Jensen [...]
Tibet to reopen for Tourists
According to Xinhua news agency, foreign tourists will be allowed to get into Tibet from April 5th. Entry to Tibet was restricted during March.
April Festivals
Ram Navami and Chaitra Dashain Location: Terai & All over nepal Date: 3rd April On Ram Navami, the nineth (navami) day of the month of Chaitra, the Hindus celebrate the birth of Lord Rama.Lord Rama is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who from time to time appears on this earth in many [...]