Greetings from Nepal!

Government of Nepal has placed tourism on high priority in its new tourism policy to mainstream it with national development. The new budget has given priority to upgrade the existing tourism infrastructures in the country. It seems, the promotion campaigns are bearing fruit as July posted another 10% growth in tourist arrivals!

This August we are celebrating four festivals in Nepal: Janai Purnima, Gai Jatra, Krishna Ashtami and Teej. We have a special highlight on two Tibetan Festivals as well. In product highlights, we have our new Beijing to Lhasa Train Trip and Birds Watching in Nepal. Happy Reading!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Beijing to Lhasa by Train (6 Days)

The highlight of this trip is the journey aboard the world's highest train. Beijing, one of the ancient cities and capital of China, has been the heart and soul of Chinese politics and society throughout its long history. Take this tour and explore Beijing's ancient glory (the Great Wall of China, the Ming Tombs). Leaving Beijing you embark on a train journey to Lhasa, aboard the world's highest railway, the Qinghai-Tibet railway. As the train trundles along the high Tibetan plateau, picturesque scenes of Tibetan countryside whiz by. Owing to Tibet's high altitude the train has been equipped with oxygen-supplying equipments.

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Bird Watching in Nepal

Nepal is the home of thousands of incredible species of birds.  Koshi Tappu, in particular, is a bird watchers paradise. Here, you will encounter more than 250 different species of amazing and beautiful birds, some of which are not found anywhere else in the world. Explore Himalaya organizes custom trips for bird watching & wildlife experience in Nepal.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Janai Purnima - 5th August,
Gai Jatra - 6th August,
Krishna Ashtami - 13th August,
Teej - 22nd August

Details of the August Festivals in Nepal

Tibet Festivals & Events

Nakchu Horse Racing Festival (August 10th -16th)
Nakchu, a vast pastoral area bordered by rugged mountain terrain, is home to the hardy Tibetan nomads or drokpas, and has been for centuries. Nakchu is popular throughout Tibet for its annual Horse Racing Festival. Shows of horsemanship skills, including archery on horseback and racing, are the main attractions during the festival.

Shoton Festival in Lhasa (August 20th - 26th)
Shoton Festival is one of the liveliest summer festival celebrated by Tibetans. This year festival will begin on August 20th, and will last for one week. During the week long festival large Thangkas of the Buddha are displayed at Drepung and Sera monasteries. Tibetan Opera will be performed at at Norbulingka Summer Palace and horse and yak racing held at Lhasa race course.

COMPANY NEWS

» Workshop at Explore Himalaya

A 15 day workshop cum training session is on progress at Explore Himalaya. Employees from marketing, sales and operation departments are taking part in this training session. The participants will receive orientation classes on tour operation, costing, Tibet cultural and overland tours.

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TESTIMONIALS

TIBET / RONGBUK TOUR
"Everything was good and satisfactory!"

Name:Tejs Moller (Denmark)
Area:Beijing - Tibet – Rongbuk Tour

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ACCOMODATION

» Hyatt Regency

One of the premier five star hotels in Kathmandu, Hyatt Regency lies just 4kms from Tribhuvan International Airport and very close to the business district and shopping areas. Hyatt Regency Kathmandu offers 280 guestrooms in a 7-storied property. The rooms  are equipped with wireless Internet access, multi-line phones, desks, and direct-dial phones.

TOURISM NEWS

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