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Features - Editor - 25 July 2006

Nepal's Magical Mountains

One of the most well known legends concerning Mount Everest revolves around the 1924 climbing expedition by British mountaineers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. The two were seen making a final ascent to the summit on the afternoon of June 24th, 1924 but were never seen again. It is unknown whether either of the intrepid climbers, unsupported by external oxygen tanks, made it to the summit. It wasn't until 1999 that members of the Mallory and Irvine Research Expedition discovered Mallory's frozen body. The purpose of the expedition was to try to locate Mallory's camera, which may have contained film shot from Everest's summit.

Features - Editor - 21 July 2006

Adventure Travel to the Kingdom of Lo awaits you in Nepal

The northeast district of Nepal near the Tibetan border, Mustang, is part of the Kingdom of Lo and is a challenge for lovers of adventure travel. Mustang gets its name from the Tibetan words Mun Tan meaning fertile plain. Lo was once part of Ngari in Tibet, a collection of feudal domains. It came under Tibetan rule during the reign of the most famous of the Tibetan kings, Songtsengampo. The area is divded by the Gandaki River, and its tributaries. Part of the river's valley, the Thak Khola forms the deepest gorge in the world.

Features - Editor - 17 July 2006

Experience Unspoiled Village Life during Your Adventure Travel in Nepal

Adventure travel to Nepal has a host of outdoor activities and sport on offer in this charming country that nestles in the mighty Himalayas. You can taste the thrill of mountaineering, river rafting, mountain biking and even bungee jumping and Para-gliding here at rates that are much cheaper than anywhere else. The climate is ideal at any time of the year especially during September to June with warm days and cool nights.

Features - Editor - 10 July 2006

Nepal Awaits You with Unlimited Adventure Tourism Offers!

In Asia, the Himalayas are the home of adventure tourism, Nepal a trekker, rafter and mountain biker's paradise. Whatever is your level of competency or thirst for adventure tourism, Nepal has something for everyone - the majestic Himalayas are home to eight of the fourteen highest mountains in the world above 8000 meters. Himalayan flora and fauna, untouched for centuries thrive here in abundance, adding a rare visual treat to your adventure tourism trip to Nepal. The great ridges carpeted in alpine flowers, forest of rhododendrons, exotic birds and animals are unforgettable sights while trekking.

Features - Editor - 03 July 2006

Nepal: Day trip to Manakamana

The effects of tourism can be seen and felt throughout Nepal, but shrewd travelers can still chance upon a handful of villages that have remained more or less untouched by the encroaching hands of commercialism. The temple and small village of Manakamana is one such place.