Greetings from Nepal!

September is special because this month we celebrate Nepal's biggest festival Dashain. This month is also special for us at Explore Himalaya, as we are organizing the world’s highest skydiving event Everest Skydive 2009, from September 28th. This year we expect more records from skydivers, as compared to last year, as we have received permit from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal to jump from a height of 30,000ft this year (the highest dive was from 29.500ft. in Everest Skydive 2008). So wish us luck and do follow the adventure. National as well as international media will be following the event, and of course there will be regular updates on our blog during the event.

Wish you all a happy Dashain!

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

EVEREST SKYDIVE

An elite adventure at the top of the world

Explore Himalaya and its team of experts bring an adventure that beats all adventures, the highest skydiving event in the world. Some of the highlights of this event include  skydiving in front of Mount Everest (29,035ft - 8848m),World Heritage area national park trekking and skydiving, freefalling past some of the world's highest mountain peaks and landing on the highest Drop Zone in the world, Shyangboche (12350ft). The ESD 2009 programme will begin from 28th september, till 17th october.

Details & Booking jump@everest-skydive.com

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Indra Jatra
Date: 3rd September, 2009
Venue: Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu
Indra Jatra is a festival celebrated in honor of Lord Indra, the King of the heavens. The festival lasts for eight days with singing, mask dancing and rejoicing. The chariot of Kumari – the Living Goddess is taken through the main streets of Kathmandu with much fanfare. On the first day, the King of Nepal used to pay homage to Goddess Kumari, but with the downfall of monarchy the President fulfills this task

Dashain
Dates: 19th - 28th September, 2009
Venue: All over Nepal
Dashain is Nepal's biggest festival. It is celebrated for fifteen days starting from the new moon of the Nepali month of Asoj. Also known as Durga Puja or Dushera, this festival marks the victory of goddess Durga over the demon king Mahisasur, or the victory of good over evil.

Details of the September Festivals in Nepal

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TESTIMONIALS

"We have enjoyed our trip! Our tour guide was excellent. The driver and the Tibetan agents were also excellent. But we didn’t like the hotel and hotel personnel in Tingri."

Name: Maria Terisa Hampe Thorn
Country: Denmark
Area: Tibet Rongbuk Tour

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ACCOMODATION

» International Guest House

International Guest House is tucked away on the north western fringes of Thamel, known as Paknajol.  By mixing modern conveniences with traditional design, the hotel has established quite a reputation. Established in 1980 as a small guest house, it now stands as one of the best guest houses  in Thamel, the tourist hub of Kathmandu.

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