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Bhutan: Land of Thunder Dragon

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:39:04 +0000

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 enter the country in order to protect its fragile environment and culture. Bhutan a purely Buddhist Himalayan Kingdom is unsurpassed in its scenic majesty and vibrant culture. The Kingdom shares with Nepal the world’s greatest concentration of mountains and living heritage of Buddhism. Visitors and the guests of the country will be surprised that the culture and the traditional lifestyle is still richly intact and at the degree to which it permeates all strands of modern day secular life. Bhutan provide us the opportunity to view from the traditional woven garments to the prayer flags on high mountain slopes, from the built environment to the natural environment, from the religious mask dances to the folk dances, this cultural heritage is proudly evident and offers a unique cultural setting.

The fifty minutes flight from Kathmandu to Paro can truly be described as a flight into fantasy. During the flight a first hand close up view of Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga and other famous peaks become reality. Biweekly flights between these two Himalayan countries have made easier travel to the long isolated Dragon Kingdom of Bhutan. We hope that visitors who make the journey to Bhutan enjoy their experience and return home with glowing memories.

Tibet: Mystical land of Fantasy

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:37:45 +0000

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 be one of extorting as much cash as possible from foreigners, but not so much as to scare them off completely. Tibet is surely a destination apart from most in the world, the rolling hills of the high plateau and the stunning Himalayas are none to any. Tibet covers 1.2 million sq.kms constituting one eighth of Chinas land mass, with an average elevation of 4,000 meters above sea level, and over 50 peaks above 7,000 meters, Tibet has become a real paradise for mountaineers and explorers. Every traveler wants to taste Tibet with its rich cultural heritage, incredibly dramatic landscapes and fascinating political history as a lifetime dream. Today in the age of information with the net work of computers, mysterious places are rare to be found. But Tibet still had remained a forbidden land for the outsiders. Tibet one of those extraordinary destination where indeed adventure lurks around every corner!

Lhasa is the spiritual and political capital of Tibet. Lhasa means in Tibetan “The land of gods”. There are numerous scenic spots and historical attractions, among which Potala Palace, Nobulingka, Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Ganden Monastery and Jokhang Temple being the most famous. Tashilhunpo Monastery is its major historic attraction. Mt. Kailash, the near-legendary mountain in western Tibet is holy to both Hindus and Buddhist. People come from far away lands to perform a pilgrimage, one even circle the mountain on the stomach. The mountain is the source of four major Asian rivers.

Peak climbing

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:36:18 +0000

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 and trekkers around the world. Nepal offers joys of mountaineering which can be combined with the pleasure of trekking & expedition. Nepal is world famous for mountaineering and peak climbing. Few places in the world have such fascinating and glittering peaks and such astounding natural beauty. The large number of Himalayan Peaks on the vicinity of highest mountain of the world has always been a great attraction to the mountain climbers. Ever since the country opened its peaks to climbers in 1949, the Nepal Himalayas has become a great theatre of mountaineering activity and the drama of success and failure have provided impulsion to thousands of men and women to meet the ultimate challenge. But the attraction is still increasing every moment to taste the beauty of nature.

The Mountaineering beginners can enjoy trekking with a combination of peak climbing in Everest, Annapurna and Langtang regions and as will other regions in Nepal. The most popular trekking peaks are Island Peak, Mera Peak, Lobuche East Peak, Kyajo RI peak in Everest region, Nayakanga Peak in Langtang region and Pisang Peak, Singuchuli Peak, Tharpu Chuli Peak in Annapurna region and many more.

Nepal Vision Treks & Expedition has expertise for the climbing and expedition to the Himalaya since one and half decade to till. We have been organizing many trekking peaks and expedition in our past days and we still dedicated to organizing your trip using our expert knowledge of mountaineering. Our expeditions are delivered with the highest level of professionalism, quality and safety, enthusiastic and highly qualified guides, seamless delivery of operations and our infectious enthusiasm.

Nepal Trekking

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:23:35 +0000

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 close to this Himalayan destination, which offers a myriad of possibilities from the short and easy walking excursions to the demanding and strenuous challenges of the snowy peaks and their foothills and deep valleys. Either easy, moderate and strenuous, or adventurous and expeditions, there is something for everyone who want to hike through the hills, valleys and challenging mountains to experience the indomitable combination of the natural beauty and cultural riches of this tiny Himalayan kingdom. Age is no barrier, the most important attribute for enjoying the trek and Nepal generally, is right attitude.

Trekking in Nepal is much a unique cultural experience as well as an ultimate Himalayan adventure. Every year thousands of visitors trek to different parts of this unique country to experience its rustic charm of nature and exotic culture. Most of the trekkers go through the areas between 1000m to 3000m, although some popular parts are more then 5000m.

Festivals

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:23:30 +0000

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. However, they can be generally divided into four sections keeping in mind the main aspects of the festival emphasized:

Religious: These festivals are specially designed to honor a certain god or goddess. For instance, Dashain, the festival of Devi Durga, the universal mother goddess also known as Kali.

Historical: The historical festivals are celebrated to keep alive memories of events of importance. Gaijatra, was introduced by Jaya Prakash Malla.

Agricultural: Since Nepal is an agricultural country there are different festivals like Laxmi Puja which mark the different seasons of harvesting, planting etc.

Seasonal: The different seasonal festivals are celebrated in order to mark the beginning of special seasons. Holi or Fagu is the festival inspired by spring, the season of colours.

Legendary: These festivals are based on legends than on any reliable historical record. Ghantakarna is a festival, which is also based on a legend. It is celebrated as a great relief from the death of a most dreaded legendary monster-Ghantakarna

During festivals in Nepal, cultural dances, songs and performances are practiced. These cultural treasures make the festivals interesting and entertaining. People find more joy participating in performances and watching others perform and so, no festivals are idle gatherings. Instead, they are lively and purposeful.

Nepal Himalayas – the place to See before You Die – (BBC Holiday’s)

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:37:37 +0000

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 places and streets, frozen mountains valleys, snow capped peaks, mountain rivers, and even a spiritual search for yourself. However, Nepal has its own glorious culture and tradition of present and past. Nepal is the land of magnet for trekkers, mountaineers and adventure seekers from around the world. The experience of traveling through this antique land is beyond description. Travelling to Nepal will be the most delightful experience of your life.

Each experience is utterly transformational for the mind, the body and the soul.

Nepal the “Melting pot of Hinduism & Buddhism”

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:51:34 +0000

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 have been given different names.

Nepal was declared a secular country by Parliament on 18th May 2006. The other religions practiced in Nepal are: Islam, Christianity, Jainism, Sikhism and Bon. Some of the earliest inhabitants like the Kirants practice their own kind of religion based on ancestor worship and the Tharus practice animism. Over the years, Hinduism and Buddhism have been influenced by these practices which have been modified to form a synthesis of newer beliefs.

Religious Festivals
Most of the festivals celebrated in Nepal have religious significance. The dates of most festivals are fixed by senior astrologers after consulting the lunar calendar. The biggest and most popular festivals are: Dashain, a celebration of Goddess Bhagabati’s victory over evil Mahisashur; and Tihar, a celebration of lights dedicated to Goddess Laxmi. Other important religious festivals celebrated by various communities are: Machhendranath Jatra, Indra Jatra, Lhosar, Maghi, Chhat, Christmas, Id and many more.

Nepal favorite place for Lonely Planet founder

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:25:25 +0000

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 of the few places he would love to come back again and again.

Precaution to avoid altitude at Kailash Mansarovar Yatra & Tibet tour

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:21:05 +0000

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 are oriented about the arduous journey that they have to pass through, but few of them face sheer difficulty due to their age, health and acclimatization problem.

Highest place to cross while circumambulating Kailash Mountain is Drolma La Pass which is 5,636m. Since people are prone to altitude sickness above 3000 m, it’s necessary to take precaution to avoid unfateful event while travelling. It has been reported that the death of six Indian pilgrims in Kailash Mansarovar recently in Tibet is clearly due to altitude sickness, not because of starvation. In the past, many people died in this area because of the altitude reason, more than with any other causes.

Major entry points of Kailash Mansarovar are Kodari and Hilsa in Nepalese side. However, Kodari is the only entry point that has been linked with Kailash by motorable road. Distance between Kodari and Kailash is approximately 800 km and it takes minimum five days to reach there from Kodari.

Acclimation is considered as the best and most effective precaution to avoid such sad situation. Apparently traveling to Kailash from Nepal side has become popular due to its natural landscape which is suitable for gradual acclimatization. Therefore, it is highly recommended to spend a few days in Nepalese pilgrimage sites like Muktinath and Gosaikunda situated in higher altitude before proceeding to Kailash in Tibet.

“Naturally Nepal, once is not enough!’ Nepal Tourism Year 2011

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:12:04 +0000

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” (Guests are Gods) embedded in our culture, the portfolio of tourism products never cease to mesmerize the visitors. The unparallel cultural, geographical, ethnic and bio diversities of the country allure visitors to Nepal time and again which truly substantiates the spirit of Nepal tourism brand.