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Co-founder of Lonely Planet guide book Tony Wheeler has named Nepal as his favorite place, according to a new book from the National Geographic. The book—My Favorite Places on Earth -- had asked international celebrities, including Wheeler, to name their favorite places on earth, and Wheeler said he liked Nepal the most. In an interview with Wanderlust Travel magazine in 2003, Wheeler had said Nepal was one ... Full story

The famous Hindu pilgrimage site- Mansarovar Lake in Kailash lies at 4,556 meter (14947.5 ft) above sea level and is located in Tibet Autonomous Region of China.  Substantial number of pilgrims from India and other nationals visit there via Nepal route and prolonged high altitude journey via Tibet. From that perspective, Kathmandu has been established as a gateway to Mansarovar-Kailash area. Majority of the travelers ... Full story

Nepalese travel trade sector, concerned organizations/experts and Government of Nepal decided to launch a national tourism campaign "Nepal Tourism Year 2011". This announcement reflects the government’s anticipation to bring into Nepal at least one million international tourists by the year 2011 and tourism industry’s exigency to organize a tourism promotion campaign for wider impact. The badge of adventure destination glittering and the adage “Atithi Devo Bhava” ... Full story

Our Climbing guide Dendi Sherpa leads second time a successful expedition to Everest in spring 2009. He leads the team of “Expedition for the new Constitution and world peace 2009, Nepal”. In addition, we have also organized a number of private expeditions, including the ... Full story

Legendary Everest summiteer Apa Sherpa has set a new record on Mt Everest by reaching the summit of the highest Mountain in the world for the record 19th time. He reached the summit at 8:30 pm on Thursday leading an Eco-Everest Expedition 2009. Apa reached led the expedition to raise awareness about the ... Full story

You don't need to get to the summit to feel like you are on top of the world. Sherpa villages, teetering monasteries and mighty mountains are among the highlights of the trek to Everest Base Camp The trek to Everest Base Camp is full of surprises – not least the fact that, actually, it’s not ... Full story