The journey from Kathmandu to Kodari was quite pleasant, as a group of us from our office made our way to Zhangmu, the border town of Tibet on 1st Sept ‘08. There were many marvelous sights on the way, waterfalls cascading down the mountainside wreathing the green mountains like white ribbons, the rivers gurgling by [...]
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Nakchu Horse Racing Festival
Every summer (July/August), the city of Nakchu comes alive to the sounds of horses hoofs galloping and the yells and hoots of the horsemen and the crowds. The annual Nakchu Horse Racing Festival is underway!
Nakchu, an important trading city, is situated on the Lhasa-Ziling highway. Lying in the midst of the rugged mountains, this city [...]
Ganden monastery to Samye monastery trek in Tibet
Please visit our special page to learn more about this fantastic trek in the eastern Tibet region: Ganden monastery to Samye monastery trek
2007 Korean expedition on Shishapangma is a success
Shisapangma Expedition, Via the South Face a Success
Shisapangma is regarded as one of the easiest 8000m peak to climb. Ranked the fourteenth highest peak in the world, Shisapangma is also well known for its high velocity winds. More often then not, the strong winds coupled with heavy snowing has forced a number of expeditions to [...]
Shishapangma Expedition Report - 2007
A High Ambition –Andrew Locke’s Project to Climb 14 ‘Eight –Thousanders’ by 2008
Friday 12th October 2007
Call of the Mountains
Just as a seasoned sailor cannot stay away for long from the sea, a hardy mountaineer too lies eagerly in wait for the next climbing season. Andrew Locke, an Australian, is a frequent visitor to Nepal. As [...]
Three Danish groups completed Beijing to Kathmandu journeys.
In July 2007, Explore Himalaya had three big groups from Kipling Travel, Denmark who took the route from Beijing – Lhasa – Rongbuk – Kathmandu. This tour was especially organized with an objective to experience the highest train of the world called “The Qinghai Tibet railway” that drove from Beijing to Lhasa at the height [...]
Alternative route to Cho-Oyu opened
The ministerial cabinet of Nepal government has decided to open an alternative route for the climbers of Mount Cho-Oyu on June 17, 2007. According to the press release issued by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, the alternative caravan route for Mount Cho-Oyu will be Kathmandu-Lukla-Namche-Gokyo-Ngajumbakhang Chuli to Cho-Oyu.
The royalties for Mount Cho-Oyu [...]
American Lhakpari (7045m) Expedition, Spring 2006
27th May 2006 marked yet another victory in favor of Americans, after Mr. Michael Jenkins attained glory by summiting 7045 m Mt. Lhakpa Ri. Michael along with his wife, Ms. Elizabeth Hebertson, headed for 24-day Tibet trek to climb Mt. Lhakpa Ri on 9th May 2006. The couple has several triumphs under their belt to [...]
Everest North Col (7045m), Succeeded by Canadian Himalayan Expeditions’ group
A group of Canadians and Americans arrived in Kathmandu on 11th of May after their successful ascent of the “North Col of Everest (7045m)”. Explore Himalaya had a privilege to handle this group for “Canadian Himalayan Expeditions” with a three week long mission to reach the North Col which was led by Company’s Director, Mr. [...]