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Everest Peace Project’s Everest Base Camp trek

The Everest Peace Project’s trek to Everest Base Camp concluded recently. Lance Trumbull, the leader of the expedition has been kind enough to share some  photographs of the trek with us. Here are some images from the Everest Peace Project’s trek to Everest Base Camp. (Read our earlier blog post) Everest Peace Project’s team at [...]

Everest Heli-Trek

Heli- Trekking in Everest Region Is it possible to trek to Everest region and return to Kathmandu in two days? It may seem unbelievable (what with AMS & other health concerns),  but yes we have made it possible! How did we do  it? Read our trip our report on the Everest Heli-Trek that we organized [...]

Mount Everest Expedition 2011 – On ‘Top of The World’

A test of human strength and endurance, an Incredible Journey – Tine Mena’s climb to the Top of  The World- Mount Everest (8848m) Taking the high road to Everest Up,up and away Crossing a crevasse Taking a well deserved rest before summit bid An early start Climbing on – One step at a time Stopping [...]

Gokyo – Everest Base Camp Trek (November 2010)

“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” ~John Muir Where men and nature live in harmony – Everest Region Namche, covered by mist [...]

Everest Skydive 2010 (October) – Images

Drama in the High Skies – Shyangboche Drop Zone, Everest Region (Photos: Wendy Smith)

Pokhara Skydive – Images

According to a Chinese proverb, “A picture is worth a thousand words“. So  without further ado or without wasting any words, we share with you some thrilling moments captured by Wendy Smith at the recently held Pokhara Skydive. Photos Courtesy : Wendy Smith

Images from Beijing-Lhasa-Kathmandu Tour

Explore  ancient palaces, monasteries and temples;  ride on the world’s highest train;  journey to (almost) the top of the world, the Everest Base camp – take the Beijing- Lhasa-Kathmandu(train & jeep) 18 days tour and embark on an unforgettable journey. Beijing – Beijing, an ancient capital and a bustling modern metropolis, a city of amazing [...]

Images from Everest Skydive (May 2010)

(Photos : Explore Himalaya)

Nuwakot Mahotsav

Nuwakot Mahotsav Date: 26th Feb Venue: Nuwakot Located just 75 km from Kathmandu,  Nuwakot is one of the most central settlement in Nepal.One of the seventy- five districts in Nepal, the town has a rich history. King Prithvi Narayan Shah’s campaign for the unification of Nepal in 1744 AD began with the union of Nuwakot, [...]

Postcards from Tibet

Tibet Overland tour Jokhang Temple- Lhasa Kharola glacier (5560m) Barkhor Street – Lhasa The city of Lhasa, on the banks of the Lhasa river Shigatse – Tibet’s second biggest city Gyantse Dzong- Gyantse Lalungla Pass (5050m) – On the way to Tingri Friendhip Bridge that divides Nepal and Tibet – view from Kodari, Nepal. At [...]