Your Nepal blog 2008-11-20T09:18:22+00:00 DotClear daily 1 2008-11-20T09:18:22+00:00 2008-11-20T09:18:22+00:00 2008-11-20T09:18:22+00:00 http://www.nepal.com/blog/mountain-dew-himalayan-whitewater-challenge-2008 Editor Features

Whitewater rafting has always been a popular activity in Nepal, with many tour operators offering river rafting as one of their attractions. The Himalayas is home to many challenging and adventurous river rafting trails and depending on skill level, there is something for everyone, from amateur and first time whitewater rafting enthusiasts, to seasoned professionals. Amongst the various rivers awaits waters that offer white water rapids, rocky banks, foaming currents and crevices that make the experience more thrilling. This year, the Mountain Dew Himalayan Whitewater Challenge will be held on the Trishuli River in Nepal.

Whitewater rafting has always been a popular activity in Nepal, with many tour operators offering river rafting as one of their attractions. The Himalayas is home to many challenging and adventurous river rafting trails and depending on skill level, there is something for everyone, from amateur and first time whitewater rafting enthusiasts, to seasoned professionals. Amongst the various rivers awaits waters that offer white water rapids, rocky banks, foaming currents and crevices that make the experience more thrilling. This year, the Mountain Dew Himalayan Whitewater Challenge will be held on the Trishuli River in Nepal. 2008-11-11T09:16:51+00:00 2008-11-11T09:16:51+00:00 http://www.nepal.com/blog/prince-harry-to-launch-everest-expedition Editor Features

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.

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. 2008-11-05T12:25:17+00:00 2008-11-05T12:25:17+00:00 http://www.nepal.com/blog/lumbini-international-research-institute Editor Features

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.

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. 2008-10-28T11:18:35+00:00 2008-10-28T11:18:35+00:00 http://www.nepal.com/blog/accept-the-challenge-of-climbing-kanchanjungha Editor Travel

If you’re looking to try something new, why not climb the third highest mountain in the world? A climb up this beautiful peak will give you the chance to see a whole new side of Nepal. The abundant natural treasures to be found in the area combined with a rich and fascinating cultural legacy simply cannot be understated.

If you’re looking to try something new, why not climb the third highest mountain in the world? A climb up this beautiful peak will give you the chance to see a whole new side of Nepal. The abundant natural treasures to be found in the area combined with a rich and fascinating cultural legacy simply cannot be understated. 2008-10-21T12:08:49+01:00 2008-10-21T12:08:49+01:00 http://www.nepal.com/blog/record-breaking-sky-dive Editor News

Nepal is renowned as an adventure sports destination, filled with beautiful scenery. From trekking to mountain biking in the Himalayas, such activities have always attracted thousands of visitors to Nepal each year, and will always remain famous for the treacherous test of human endurance in the form of Mount Everest. Many climbers have lost their lives on the mountain whilst desiring to conquer their fears and fulfill their dreams, and many more will still try. However, putting Mount Everest in a new light while creating a new adventure sport in the country was the aim of Everest Sky Dive 2008.

Nepal is renowned as an adventure sports destination, filled with beautiful scenery. From trekking to mountain biking in the Himalayas, such activities have always attracted thousands of visitors to Nepal each year, and will always remain famous for the treacherous test of human endurance in the form of Mount Everest. Many climbers have lost their lives on the mountain whilst desiring to conquer their fears and fulfill their dreams, and many more will still try. However, putting Mount Everest in a new light while creating a new adventure sport in the country was the aim of Everest Sky Dive 2008. 2008-10-15T12:09:24+01:00 2008-10-15T12:09:24+01:00 http://www.nepal.com/blog/three-sisters-making-the-world-a-better-place Editor Features

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.

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. 2008-10-08T13:01:54+01:00 2008-10-08T13:01:54+01:00 http://www.nepal.com/blog/himalayan-blues-festival-2008 Editor Features

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.

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. 2008-10-01T10:49:03+01:00 2008-10-01T10:49:03+01:00 http://www.nepal.com/blog/tourism-to-combat-global-warming Editor Travel

With World Tourism Day fast approaching, Nepal officials have come up with a rather unique way of combating global warming. They plan to institute a law that requires that all tourists entering Nepal will have to either plant a tree or sponsor one. This will go a long way reducing the carbon footprint left by these tourists when they are visiting the country.

With World Tourism Day fast approaching, Nepal officials have come up with a rather unique way of combating global warming. They plan to institute a law that requires that all tourists entering Nepal will have to either plant a tree or sponsor one. This will go a long way reducing the carbon footprint left by these tourists when they are visiting the country. 2008-09-24T10:46:30+01:00 2008-09-24T10:46:30+01:00 http://www.nepal.com/blog/nepals-great-one-horned-rhinoceros Editor Features

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.

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. 2008-09-09T10:49:34+01:00 2008-09-09T10:49:34+01:00 http://www.nepal.com/blog/ilam-queen-of-hills Editor Travel

Situated around 600 kilometers from Kathmandu in the east of Nepal, the hilly district of Ilam, sometimes referred to as “Queen of Hills”, is renowned for its awe-inspiring scenery and for the high quality of the tea grown there, which is exported to many destinations in the world. As home to the Red Panda, Ilam attracts researchers who are interested in the conservation of this beautiful endangered animal as well as the many rare birds in the area. With its Devi temples, Ilam also has great religious significance with many pilgrims visiting the area each year.

Situated around 600 kilometers from Kathmandu in the east of Nepal, the hilly district of Ilam, sometimes referred to as “Queen of Hills”, is renowned for its awe-inspiring scenery and for the high quality of the tea grown there, which is exported to many destinations in the world. As home to the Red Panda, Ilam attracts researchers who are interested in the conservation of this beautiful endangered animal as well as the many rare birds in the area. With its Devi temples, Ilam also has great religious significance with many pilgrims visiting the area each year.