Whether you want to explore the scenic Annapurna Mountain Range or tackle the heights of Everest Base Camp, the Himalayas are home to some of the most impressive peaks in the world and are a real haven for trekking enthusiasts. Now that the Everest region has been deemed safe and travel restrictions...
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The Himalayas, apart from being home to the world’s highest mountain peaks, are steeped in ancient history. A trekking holiday to the Himalayas offers travellers the opportunity to take in some of the great natural sights of Northern India and Nepal while being able to soak up some of the culture of the region as well.
Bhutan: Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon
Step into a world of fluttering prayer flags, white washed fortresses, hilltop monasteries, robe-clad monks, hospitable charm and spectacular landscapes in this week’s video pick. This wonderful short film by Charles Lanceplaine allows you to take a walk on the spiritual side for a glimpse of...
Exploring Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur is one of three royal cities in the Kathmandu Valley and it has an old world charm that cannot fail to captivate. For me, it was a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu and despite being just 30 minutes drive away, it felt...
Counting stars in the Himalayas
While tackling the lofty and frosty heights of Everest Base Camp may be challenging, there is no reason why you can’t have fun doing it. And that is exactly what the film maker behind this week’s video pick did, when he lip synced his way up from...
In and around Kathmandu
Whether you are travelling to Kathmandu for the culture, incredible mountain peaks of the Himalayas, or simply passing through, there is plenty to see and do. Whether you’ve got a couple hours or a whole day to spare, here are a few of our tips on how...
Top 10 places to visit in Nepal & Tibet
The snow-capped mountains, time-worn temples and the Buddhist stupas of Nepal and Tibet never fail to inspire and ignite the imagination. For hundreds of years the Tibetan plateau was isolated from the rest of the world and shrouded in mystery, but today it is open to...
Faces of Nepal
We are firm believers that travel is all about understanding the country you are visiting. Discovering different ways of life, religions and cultures, learning about a country’s past, visiting historic sites and experiencing everyday life. And what better way to delve beneath the tourist facade and...
Adventuring: Nepal
Home to the highest mountain range in the world, Nepal offers unrivalled mountain ranges, spectacular scenery, ancient Buddhist temples and centuries of history making it a fascinating and enchanting place to explore. In this week’s video pick an intrepid couple make the most of all that Nepal...
Everest in time lapse
While all trekkers can experience the beauty of Everest during day light, with striking blue skies and rugged snow-capped mountain peaks, its nocturnal beauty eludes most as these hours are generally reserved for sweet slumber in preparation for the day ahead. In this video of the...
Hidden Gems: Leh and Ladakh
Ladakh, which is the name given to the eastern two-thirds of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, is a true Hidden Gem of India’s Kashmir and High North region. A vast highland desert lying between the Karakoram and Himalayan mountain ranges, Ladakh’s capital is the ancient...