There are several options for day hikes around Kathmandu. The hills surrounding the valley are excellent destinations for short hikes and nature tours. Phulchowki which means ‘Hill of Flowers’ in Nepali lies on the southern part of Kathmandu. Rising to an elevation of 2782m., Phulchowki Hill is the highest hill surrounding the valley. Situated just [...]
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Promoting Sports Tourism – Explore Himalaya
Sport Tourism is emerging as one of the fastest growing sectors of the international travel and tourism industry. Large scale International sporting events like FIFA World Cup, Asian Games, Olympics etc has resulted in earning huge tourism revenue for the host countries. Nepal with its rough terrain and high mountains is a prized destination for [...]
Ford India’s DSD2 winning team in Nepal
The second edition of Ford India´s ‘Discover Smart Drive Season 2’ conducted its final leg of the drive in Nepal. Gaurav and Gunjan Juyal of Bhaigiri Team emerged as winners . Ford’s DSD Season 2 kicked off with four teams driving simultaneously from Jammu, Lucknow, Mumbai and Chennai on four respective legs: North to West, [...]
International Footrace ‘RacingThePlanet:Nepal 2011′ Begins
The much awaited high endurance international footrace RacingThePlanet: Nepal 2011 kicked off today at 7 am (local time) from Mardi Khola (situated a few kilometers from Pokhara). "On your mark, get,set & Go!" - RacingThePlanet: Nepal 2011 begins Oldest Competitor- Jeniffer Murray (71 years) from UK Chief Guest at the flagging off ceremony was Mr. [...]
Everest Skydive 2011 – Images
Landing a Lukla airport Trek to Shayngboche Blessings from the Lama Prepped up solo exit – Bill Booth Dawie films Mario’s solo dive Wendy films Jolie’s Tandem Is it a bird? Is it Superman? Noooooo, it’s a Skydiver!!! Phil Smith- Solo Tandem- Ted Atkins Dropzone Landing Jubilation ESD 2011
3rd Kaligandaki River Rafting Festival
The 3rd Kaligandaki River Rafting Festival began from 6th November, 2011. The festival got underway at Ramdi, eight rafts carrying eight teams were flagged off on their rafting journey along the Kaligandaki River to Andhighat located in Kuwakot VDC. Organizers expressed their hope that the festival will help boost tourism on in Palpa, Syangja, Tanahu [...]
Everest Skydive 2011- Klaus Gachter Shares His Views
Septuagenarian Klaus Gachter from San Francisco, USA is one of the oldest Everest Skydive participants. Klaus was part of Everest Skydive 2010 (last year's Interview) and he was back this year. According to him last year’s experience was just so fantastic that he decided to give it a go this year too. After his return [...]
Everest Skydive 2011 Update
Jump day- 25th October, 2011, Shyangboche Drop Zone Solo Jumps- Ryan Jackson, Bill Booth(USA) ,Dawie Du Plessis, Derek Thomas, Wendy Smith. Tandem Jump – Jolie Lisa Ferrand (USA) with tandem master Ryan Jackson.
Multi Activity Experience for KGV School from Hong Kong
Explore Himalaya had an opportunity to organize a multi-activity trip for a group of 27 students & 3 teachers from King George V School, Hong Kong. The group travelled from Kathmandu to Pokhara and then trekked to Ghandruk during their 10 days stay (8th-18th October 2011). Main highlights of this trip were: Cultural exchange and [...]
Everest Skydive Gets Featured On CNN!
Everest Skydive has been featured on CNN‘s travel site CNN GO on the top 50 thrills in the world! Ranked eighth in the list of ‘50 experiences to try before you die,’ Everest Skydive joins the rank with extreme adrenaline pumping thrills like flying a fighter jet, cliff walking, power boating, volcano boarding etc. Read [...]