Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Dashain Festival in Nepal

Dashain or Badadashain or Vijaya Dashami is the 15 days long national (religious) festival of Nepal.It is the longest and the most auspicious festival in the Nepalese annual calendar, celebrated by Nepalese people throughout the globe.Today is the fourth day of dashain.It is not only the longest festival of the country but is also the one which is most anticipated. The festival falls around October-November, starting from the bright lunar fortnight and ending on the day of full moon.Dasain is also popularly referred to as Badadashain, Dashera, Vijaya Dashami etc.Read More

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Upper Dolpo - Jomsom Trekking (29 Days)

Trekking Upper Dolpo region is difficult level by the point of view of accessible. The settlement in this area is started in the 10th century by farmers and Tibetan nomads. Shey Phoksunmdo National Park covers and protects the most of the part of Dolpa. 

The attraction of this land is landscape, people around, wilderness region and Shey Phoksumdo lake that changes its color with the change of weather. While the sun disappears lake becomes dark blue/ the turquoise color. Popular and preservative land of Bon-po symbolism which was a system in Tibet before Buddhism was established. Bonpo is developed from the animist group. Package Details...

Monday, September 23, 2013

Lumba Sumba Trek (22 Days)

Lumba Sumba Trek is one of the new trekking routes explored by Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) in 2012. Lumba Sumba Peak (5200m) is the major attraction of this route. Offering some of the most spectacular Himalayan landscapes, this trekking route is home to different ethnic groups like the Limbus, Sherpas, Rai, Gurung, Magars, Newars and Tamangs. 
Lumba Sumba Trek
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Lower Manaslu Trek (14 Days)

The Lower Manaslu Trek begins from Ghairung near the famous Manakamana Temple and progress through Gorkha Bazaar, Sirandanda, Barpak, Laprak, Lambai Kharka and Dharche Danda before concluding at Gyampesal. Accommodation is mostly on home stay or camping as commercial lodging is available in only a few places. 
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Sunday, September 8, 2013

Teej

Teej  is a festival celebrated in many states of India and by all women of Nepal. It is observed by women for wellness of their husband and their children. Teej is celebrated just before the first day of Ganesh Chaturthi. Women do 24-hour nirjala fasting (without water or fruit) for the wellness of their spouse and their married life and unmarried would be praying to get a nice husband.http://www.hikingtonepal.com/blog/Teej-12.html#.UixLE8bPUk0
Teej Festival in Nepal, Teej

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Janai Purnima

tying janai/doro in handJanai Purnima is known as the Sacred Thread Festival. On this day Hindu men, especially the Brahmans and Chettris perform their annual change of Janai, a yellow cotton string worn across the chest or tied around the wrist of the right hand. This thread is only given to males during a lengthy and impressive religious ceremony called the 'Bratabandhan'. This cord initiates them into manhood and commands them to faithfully the follow the relegion. It is called Rakshya Bandhan as this festival observes the bond of purity and security. Rakshya means "to protect" and bandhan is "tie" or "bond". Rakshya Bandhan is a bond or tie of protection. This thread is which is tied around the hand is called Doro. Some people even say Janai for Doro.


Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing

Tharpu Chuli or Tent Peak is one of the trekking peaks in the Nepali Himalaya range. The peak has a nice central position in the Annapurna range. It is easier to climb than both Hiunchuli and Singu Chuli which also are trekking peaks of the Annapurna. The ascent requires ice climbing equipment.
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Peak Climbing,Tharpu Chuli Peak Climbing

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Everest Kalapathar Trekking

Kala Patthar, meaning 'black rock' in Nepali and Hindi, is a mountain in the Nepalese Himalayas.Many trekkers in the region of Mount Everest will attempt to summit Kala Patthar, since it provides the most accessible point to view Mt. Everest from base camp to peak (due to the structure of Everest, the peak cannot be seen from the base camp).  Everest Kalapathar Trek