Team members from Explore Himalaya and Fishtail Air participated at the recently held one day workshop entitled “Success Mantra” conducted by management guru Mr. Ranjit Acharya at Hotel Radisson, Kathmandu on 20th January, 2012. Organized by Merojob.com (a career management site), the personality development workshop enlightened participants on how a positive attitude and an open [...]
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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 [...]
8th Fewa New Year Festival 2011, Pokhara
As part of the ongoing 8th Fewa New Year Festival 2011 in Pokhara, the Western Regional Hotel Association organized a special marathon for the tourists visiting Pokhara. The race was held on 13th April and had more than 50 participants. Amir Alfie from Israel was the first to complete the race while Franz Sebrechts from [...]
Phagu Rafting Festival in Trishuli
Nepal Association of Rafting Agents (NARA) is organizing Phagu Rafting Festival in the Trishuli River from March 20th 2011. During the festival, rafting enthusiasts can enjoy a thrilling whitewater ride from Malinga to Jogimara on their rafts. Get wet, get wild. Have a splash with Explore Himalaya’s thrilling White Water Rafting Adventures!
Gosainkunda & Langtang Mahotsav (Festival)
Nepali New Year falls on April 14th, 2011. To celebrate the New Year and to promote tourism in Rasuwa district, the Rasuwa District Tourism Year Committee is planning to organize Gosainkunda and Langtang Mahotsav (Festival). Tourism highlights in the district include Tamang culture, Gosainkunda Lake, Langtang National Park, the very popular Tamang Heritage Trail & [...]
Eurocopter Golden Hour Award to Late Capt. Sabin Basnyat
Helicopter Association International (HAI) has conferred Eurocopter Golden Hour Award to Late Capt. Sabin Basnyat of Fishtail Air. The award has been conferred for his role in operating the Highest Sling Rescue Operation on Mount Annapurna at a height of 6,900 meters. The daring rescue operation was jointly conducted by members Fishtail Air & Air [...]
12th Open International Paragliding Tournament
Nepal Air Sports Association recently organized the 12th Open International Paragliding Tournament in Pokhara on February 22. Previous year’s winner British pilot Jamie Messenger emerged victorious this year too, while Indian paraglider Debu Chaudhary and Swiss Sebastian finished second and third respectively. Winners in other categories included Peter Lankar (best acrobat), Bijay Dhakal (best spot [...]
Nepal’s participation at FITUR, Madrid
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) and eleven travel agencies from Nepal participated at the international tourism fair FITUR, held in the Spanish capital of Madrid from 19th to 23rd January, 2011. At the fair, a press conference promoting destination Nepal and Nepal Tourism Year 2011 was jointly organized [...]
Nepal Tourism Year 2011: Inaugural Ceremony
Nepal Tourism Year 2011 was formally inaugurated by President of Nepal, Dr. Ram Baran Yadav at Dasharath Rangashala in Kathmandu on 14th January 2011. A colorful and spectacular show was put up by schoolchildren, armed forces personnel, pilots and paragliders and members of various cultural organizations. Posted below are images from the inaugural ceremony: Photos: [...]
Himalayan Paramotor Yatra 2011
Himalayan Paramotor Yatra 2011 organized by Avia Club Nepal kicked off today in Kathmandu. The first-ever international air show in Nepal, participants of Himalayan Paramotor Yatra 2011 will be flying from Dasharath Rangashala and Tundikhel in Kathmandu on 14 January, during with the formal the launch of NTY 2011, to Hetauda, Bharatpur, Butwal, Lumbini, Tansen [...]