Greetings from Nepal!

Spring is here & the Himalayas beckon again. For trekking & expedition groups, it's time to head for the mountains. This month's highlights include Annapurna Circuit Trekking, one of the most popular trekking in Nepal. We also have a special photo feature on Explore Himalaya’s participation at FITUR, 2009 and news bytes from the aviation sector. An added highlight is the Art & Architecture section, where we have featured a representation of classical Rana architecture, Baber Mahal Revisited. We wish all our readers a very 'colorful' and Happy Holi!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT

Annapurna Circuit Trekking

The Annapurna Circuit is the popular name for a 300 km trek in the Annapurna mountain range. The 21 days trek is a magnificent plan, covering two different river valleys, the Marshyangdi and the Kali Gandaki. It encircles the Annapurna Massif, crossing Thorung La [5416m], the highest pass on this trek.The magnificent mountain scenery, seen at close quarters includes Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu, Gangapurna [7455m] and Tilicho Peak [7134m].  Ten peaks of 6000-8000m rises from the Annapurna. Machhapuchhre looks breathtaking from this viewpoint as also the south face of Annapurna.

En route, you pass along paddy fields and subtropical forests, view the beautiful mountain scenery, several waterfalls and gigantic cliffs, and experience fascinating village life. The entire trip is so exhilarating that you will be kept enthralled, day after day.

Information & Booking of the Trip

Art & Architecture

Baber Mahal Revisited

A tribute to Rana Architecture

Located south-east of the city near the Singha Durbar government offices, Baber Mahal Revisited is a unique complex that can be called a museum of Rana architecture. The Ranas, who ruled Nepal from 1846-1951, were responsible for introducing a unique blend of European, Indian and local architecture.

TESTIMONIALS

FAMILY HOLIDAY TRIP IN NEPAL
"We think that what you suggested to families is something that you cannot get anywhere else; pure nature, nature at its best with the addition of interesting culture and wonderful people. I am sure that families who will do this trip, like we did some time ago, will never forget it."

Name: Helit Golani
Area: Family Holiday Trip in Nepal

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COMPANY NEWS

» FITUR 2009 Gallery

LATE DEPARTURES

» ANNAPURNA CIRCUIT - 21 Days

Departure: March - April 2009

» GOKYO, KALA PATTAR, EVEREST BASE CAMP - 19 Days

Departure: March - April 2009

» ROUGH RIDING BELOW Mt. KANCHENJUNGA - 12 Days

Departure: For Private Groups in 2009

» BHUTAN CHOMOLHARI TREK - 12 Days

Departure: April - May 2009

» LHASA - EVEREST BASE CAMP - KATHMANDU - 21 Days

Departure: April - May 2009

» FAMILY HOLIDAY IN NEPAL - 15 Days

Departure: Spring 2009

» LANGTANG CLIMBING CAMP - 15 Days

Departure: April 2009

ACCOMODATION

» Hotel Vaishali

Hotel Vaishali lies at the centre of Kathmandu's tourist hub Thamel. It is located about 9kms from Tribhuvan International Airport. Vaishali offers guests a choice of 95 centrally Air conditioned elegant rooms with 8 splendid suites. The hotel has two restaurants, a coffee shop and a bar.

TOURISM NEWS

» NAC to operate direct flights from Kathmandu to Mumbai

» British Pilots dominate the National Open Paragliding Championship

» Bahrain Air set to launch flights in Nepal

» Narayanhiti Palace Inaugurated as Narayanhiti Museum

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