Hotel De L’ Annapurna‘s central location and proximity to the airport provides convenience and comfort for both leisure and business travelers. A five star establishment, this hotel provides a haven of relaxation amidst the city’s exhilarating cultural delights. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed and the ambiance attuned to Nepalese culture. The hotel’s accommodation includes [...]
Posts from ‘June, 2009’
CAVAPLAND Kanchenjunga Expedition 2009
“That we have returned safely is the most important thing!” – Oscar Cadiach Oscar Cadiach Puig returned safely to Kathmandu after being rescued from the Kanchenjunga base camp by Fishtail Air’s helicopter. He was caught after a failed summit attempt in C3 by a storm last week. He needed two days to descend – a [...]
CAVAPLAND Kanchenjunga (8586m) Expedition 2009
CAVAPLAND Kanchenjunga (8586m) Expedition 2009 Everest may be the tallest peak in the world but it is not a difficult peak to climb, so say some seasoned climbers. There are peaks less taller than Everest which are more technical and difficult to scale. The members of the CAVAPLAND Kanchenjunga Expedition team found Kanchenjunga one of [...]
Lhakpa Ri (7,045m) Spring Expedition 2009
“Climbing Lhakpa Ri was a special experience…” – Jürg Merz A visibly elated Jürg Merz , climber from Switzerland who recently summitted Lhakpa Ri, shared his experience with Explore Himalaya on 31st May. As this was Jürg’s first Himalayan experience , he seemed doubly pleased to have visited and added the ‘first’ Himalayan peak to [...]