Scientists and environmental activists have been warning that Global Warming is posing a serious threat to life on planet Earth. The harmful impact of climate change can be gauged from the growing number of natural disasters like flash-floods, landslides, hurricanes etc. around the world that has resulted in loss of lives and properties. The glaciers [...]
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Nepal featured in Time’s ‘Best of Asia 2010′
Pièce de résistance of Annapurna Trek – Chomrong’s Chocolate Cake Nepal has remained a favourite destination among travellers and adventurers. The country’s many trails and exotic locales continues to work its magic as magazines and travel guides vote the myriad experiences to be had in this country as some of the best in the world, [...]
Everest Skydive on Action Asia Magazine
This article & pictures on Everest Skydive were published in Action Asia’s March/April issue.
Kathmandu featured on ‘Time’
A recent travel article on ‘Time’ magazine (by Jenara Nerenberg) tells you the best way to spend your weekend in Kathmandu. Read the full article “A Weekend in Kathmandu“.
Article on Heli Trekking in TravelTimes Magazine
This article on Heli Trekking with Fishtail Air / Explore Himalaya was published in the November 2009 issue of TravelTimes magazine. Text by Usha Rai Photos by Fishtail Air Download the full article in PDF format here Visit our Heli Trekking Services
Article on Everest Skydive in TravelTimes magazine
This article was published in the July 2009 issue of TravelTimes magazine. The author is Wendy Smith, Chief Coordinator of Everest Skydive 2009. Download the full article in PDF format here.
Article on Tsum Valley in TravelTimes magazine
This article was published in the July 2009 issue of TravelTimes magazine.Details and photos for this article has been provided by Nadia Neupokoeva (Explore Himalaya’s agent from Russia) and Valeriy Garkaln. Download the full article in PDF format here.
Bandipur
Along A Hidden Trail… BANDIPUR Bandipur, situated at an altitude of 1030 meters in the Western hills of Tanahu district, is an ancient Newari town that used to be the main trading center from the late 18th century to recent times before being replaced by Damauli which later became the district headquarters. Bandipur is a [...]
Red Panda
THE RED PANDA Nigalya ponya – “Eater of Bamboo” WHERE DO YOU CATEGORIZE AN ANIMAL WHICH IS CLASSIFIED AS A RELATIVE OF THE GIANT PANDA, BUT HAS ANATOMICAL FEATURES SIMILAR TO THE RACCOON IN THE HIERARCHICAL SYSTEM? IT SHARES THE GIANT PANDA’S RAINY, HIGH-ALTITUDE FOREST HABITAT BUT RESEMBLES A RACCOON IN SIZE AND APPEARANCE. The [...]
The Chariot of God – Rato Matsyendranath Festival
Rato Matsyendranath Festival by Utsav Shakya – Travel Times It was a cold winter’s day in the Nepali month of Poush (November-December) when an inspection team from Kathmandu set off for Makwanpur in the southern belt of the country. The purpose of their visit was to search for, and choose, the perfect tree to cut [...]