American Jordan Romero(13 years) the youngest person to climb Mt Everest, announced in Kathmandu that he would be climbing Mt.Cho Oyu next. He plans to climb the 8,201-metre peak this autumn. Mt Cho Oyu, the world’s sixth highest peak straddles the Nepal-China border. According to Nepalese law climbers under 16 years of age are barred [...]
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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 [...]
Kathmandu Lhasa Flights to Operate
Nepali and Chinese officials have agreed to operate Kathmandu-Lhasa-Kathmandu flights. Nepal Airlines Corporation will start the direct flight to Lhasa, while China Airlines will operate Canton-Lhasa-Kathmandu flights. The agreement was reached during the Third Joint Tourism Coordination Committee Meeting on November 9. The meeting also decided to promote a joint rafting industry by the private [...]
“Following the Foot Steps of Mallory”, One of the most Adventurous Treks completed successfully
Following the Foot steps of George Mallory who explored route up to the North Col of Everest in 1921, a group of Trekkers from United Kingdom successfully completed their mission across the Kharta Glacier and finally, emerged at the East Rongbuk Glacier from Khangsung face of Everest crossing over two high passes, next to Kharbo [...]