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Bhutan is a country nestled in the Eastern Himalayas. Bhutan often revered as the Land of the Peaceful Dragon` is still regarded as one of the last Shangri-La because of its remoteness and it`s spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and its unique ancient Buddhist monasteries. It is in the relatively unexplored pockets of Asia which allows only limited number of discerning travelers to ... Full story

Tibet, 'the forbidden part of the World' - locked away in its Himalayan fortress, has long exercised a siren's hold on the imagination of the West. Tibetans are used to hardship, and despite the disastrous Chinese occupation, they have managed to keep their culture alive. Travel in Tibet comes with some ludicrous permit requirements. The present Chinese policy on individual tourism in Tibet seems to ... Full story

Nepal Himalayas are undoubtedly the meeting point of the Himalayan veteran. The amazing land of the Nepal Himalaya itself is home to eight of the world's ten highest mountains. Nepal has been the focus of outstanding achievements in the world of peak climbing expeditions with its identified one thousand three hundred ten peaks above 6,000 meters. Climbing in Himalaya is a dream of many mountaineers ... Full story

Trekking is not the climbing trip. Trekking often refers to multi-day hiking trips through rural, often rugged territory. Many people who are trekkers engage in longer trips through entire regions of the world, using trekking as a way of getting from place to place. Nepal is the eventual destination for the trekking enthusiast. There are no more inspiring places in the world that can come ... Full story

Every occasion is festive in Nepal, traditionally begins with something religious and moves with spontaneous spirit into a pleasant family feast. This is because, for Nepali's, religion has always influenced and has been the core of Nepali culture. One of the interesting ways to understand the beauty and richness of Nepali culture is through its festivals.  Most of the festivals celebrated in Nepal are religious. ... Full story

The pristine beauty and perfection of Nepal is the land of Himalaya, land of Buddha, land that is perfect blends of ancient beauty and modernity; with so many geographical and cultural diversities. Nepal is the country that can offer almost anything a traveler wants to explore and experience, whether it be historic palaces, cultural heritage sites, majestic temples and monasteries, stunning natural beauty, traditional market ... Full story

The two major religions practiced in Nepal are Hinduism and Buddhism with a majority of the people being Hindus. The two have co-existed through the ages and many Hindu idols are found within Buddhist shrines. Hindus visit Buddhist shrines and Buddhists visit Hindu temples without a second thought as many worship in both. Some gods and goddesses are shared by Hinduism and Buddhism although they ... 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

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

Trek through the Buddhist kingdom of Mustang and you'll discover hidden gems in the remotest region of the Nepalese Himalaya Kagbeni is a fortress village on the invisible frontier between Lower and Upper Mustang in northern Nepal, where the steamy Hindu foothills of the Annapurna region spread themselves out to dry and become Tibet’s arid Central Asian Plateau. In Kagbeni, flat, adobe roofs with prayer flag masts replace the sloping thatch of the south. Full story