George Bush Sr. celebrates his 85th birthday with a sky-dive
Former US President George H.W. Bush celebrated his 85th birthday on June 12th with a tandem jump. The sporty ex- president had celebrated his 75th and 80th birtdays the same way. He leaped from a plane and zoomed downward in freefall before parachuting safely to a [...]
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George Bush Sr. celebrates his 85th birthday with a sky-dive
Yoga & Trekking in the Himalayas
Explore Himalaya and Eric Lon offers a unique trekking package in the Himalayas, yoga training combined with a memorable trekking experience. As you go higher, while trekking in the Himalayas, the air tends to get thinner and there may be problems related to breathing and acclimatization. Yoga is a natural way to acclimatize faster in [...]
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 jump. The [...]
Baber Mahal Revisited
Baber Mahal Revisited – A tribute to Rana Architecture
Located south-east of the city near the Singha Durbar government offices, Baber Mahal Revisited is a unique complex that can be called a museum of Rana architecture. The Ranas, who ruled Nepal from 1846-1951, were responsible for introducing a unique blend of European, Indian and local architecture.
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Riverside Adventures
Riverside Splash - Royal beach Camp
If you are a river junkie and love the thrill and excitement of riverside adventures then your next stop should be the Royal Beach Camp.
Royal beach camp is an eco-adventure beach camp on the Trisuli River. The camp has the perfect location as it lies at the centre of three [...]
Wall Climbing - A Great Recreational Sport
You must have seen Spiderman do it, that is climbing up a wall , but do you know this feat is possible for you too. No kidding! You can climb a wall and that too right here in Kathmandu. The Pasang Lhamu Sport Climbing Center (PLSCC) located in Sankha Park, Ringroad, is one of the [...]
Cricket match in Everest
After Skydiving, it’s a game of Cricket in Everest
Everest is fast gaining ground as a favorite playground for sports, so it seems. Just a few months back Everest was in the news for the skydiving event. Now the region is again set to witness the world’s highest-ever cricket match, when two teams (Team Tenzing & [...]
Tilicho Lake (4919m)
Tilicho Lake at 4,919metres is one of the highest lakes in the world. It lies in the Annapurna region and is regarded as one of the most scenic mountain lakes in the Himalayas. Here we have some mesmerizing pictures of Tilicho Lake and the trail leading to it taken by Eric Lon in November 2008.
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Garden of Dreams
Amidst the chaos of Kathmandu, the Garden of Dreams (located just two minutes walk from Thamel Chowk), opens up into a haven of peace and tranquility. A dream project of Field Marshal Kaiser SJB Rana, the neo-classical garden was built in the 1920s. Kaiser Shamsher erected six impressive freestanding pavilions, each dedicated to one of [...]
International Elephant Race 2008 Trophy
In the recently concluded International Elephant Festival held in Chitwan, Explore Himalaya’s exclusive partner Asia World Enterprise repeated last year’s winning performance by securing first place at the 5th International Elephant Race. As in the previous year, the Asia World bagged the coveted trophy.
The 5th International Elephant Race Trophy