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 [...]
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January Fests
Maghe Sakranti Date: 15th January 2010 Maghe Sakranti festival heralds warmer days. People feast on yam, sweet potatoes, sesame seed sweet balls and molasses. As the festival is just a few days away, the markets are filled with Maghe Sakranti goodies. The images below are of Ason Bazar, one of the ancient and busiest market [...]
Everest Cabinet Meeting
Nepalese cabinet ministers held a special cabinet meeting at Kala Patthar (17,192 ft) plateau, at the base of Mt. Everest on December 4, 2009. Nepalese Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and 23 other ministers were flown by helicopters for the meeting. During the meeting, a 10-point ‘Everest Declaration’ which calls for concerted actions to minimize [...]
Tsum Valley
The images below have been captured by our trekking sirdar, Phurba Pasang Sherpa while accompanying clients on a trek to the Tsum Valley in autumn this year. Mu Gompa – Mu Gompa or monastery is situated at an altitude of 3510m. and is ten hrs walk away from the village of Chhekam. Grazing pasture at [...]
Baden Powell Scout Trek
Reliving Memories of the First Baden Powell Trek It was in the fall of 2007, that the Government of Nepal decided to dedicate a new trekking trail and peak in the Langtang area to commemorate 100 years of Lord Baden Powell Scouts’ Movement. A mushroom shaped peak, in the vicinity of Langtang and Ganesh himal [...]
Everest Views
Soaring Vistas : Mount Everest (8848m) Twilight at Mt Everest: The setting sun casting a golden glow above the pinnacles Mount Everest Advanced Base Camp (ABC) – Tibet side Everest Base Camp – Tibet Side Soaring above the clouds – Mount Everest as seen from a flight to Tibet View from the summit Mount Everest [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]