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Features - Editor - 11 November 2008

Prince Harry To Launch Everest Expedition

Mount Everest has always been an enormous attraction in Nepal and thousands of mountaineers have come here to pit their skills against nature, for the ultimate adventure. For those not ready to take on the world’s highest peak, have the option of climbing the variety of lower altitude peaks or trekking through the Mount Everest region, exploring its uniqueness and beauty. For anyone who comes to Nepal to roam this giant mountain, a few qualities are needed, namely courage, strength and determination, and it is these aspects that Prince Harry hopes to instill with his training expedition.

Features - Editor - 05 November 2008

Lumbini International Research Institute

The town of Lumbini is located on the Terai plains of Nepal and is better known as the birth place of the Enlighted One, or Siddhartha Gautam, in 623 BC. Today Lumbini is a popular tourist destination within Nepal that not only offers visitors insight into a distinguished history and fascinating attraction, but is also home to many vital educational centers and establishments, such as the Lumbini International Research Institute.

Features - Editor - 15 October 2008

Three Sisters Making the World a Better Place

Motivated by stories of frustration from female adventurers who want to explore the beauty of Nepal, but feel restricted because of their gender, three enterprising sisters decided to rise to the challenge of establishing an adventure trekking company that would be run by women, for women. In the early 1990s, when the sisters’ plans started to take shape, it was unheard of for a Nepalese woman to guide a trek, and certainly a female-run trekking company was considered beyond impossible – but not for the Chhetri sisters, Lucky, Dicky and Nicky.

Features - Editor - 08 October 2008

Himalayan Blues Festival 2008

Between the 15th and the 19th of October 2008, Kathmandu, Nepal, will be coming alive with the sounds of blues bands, which include local and international musicians and groups. Various venues around Kathmandu will be used to host the different evenings of entertainment, music and fun, and it is set to be one of the most vibrant and colorful music events of the year for Nepal. Anyone visiting Nepal during this period is advised to attend the Himalayan Blues Festival, as it is a unique experience and a wonderful festival for all to enjoy.

Features - Editor - 24 September 2008

Nepal’s Great One-horned Rhinoceros

The Great One-horned Rhinoceros, also known as the Asian One-Horned Rhinoceros, or Indian Rhinoceros, is found only in the forests and tall grasslands of the Himalayan foothills in Nepal, Bhutan and Assam. This huge prehistoric-looking animal is an excellent swimmer, can reach a speed of up to 40 km/h over a short distance and, although having relatively poor eyesight, has excellent senses of smell and hearing. Sadly, a number of factors have contributed to the Great One-horned Rhinoceros being declared endangered and included on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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