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Trekkers change course to Langtang

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A deadly disaster on the famed Annapurna Circuit trekking trail last month has led trekkers to change course to Langtang, one of the most adventurous destinations in the Himalayan foothills of Nepal.

More than 300 thrill seekers are now visiting the region daily. In the past year, Langtang used to receive 45-60 tourists daily during the peak tourist season which lasts from September-November.

langtang Base Camp Trek

Tenzen Tamang of the Hotel Mountain View said that the Langtang and Gosaikunda routes were crowded with trekkers these days. With the increasing number of tourists in the region, hotels are unable to cater to the demand.

More than 13,000 tourists visit the region annually and local entrepreneurs said that arrivals were likely to increase significantly this year. Last month, a blizzard and avalanche killed 39 trekkers and injured many others in the Annapurna region.

The Tourism Ministry said that the government and the private sector jointly carried out the largest ever helicopter rescue operation in the Annapurna region to rescue people trapped in the snow. The ministry said that more than 520 people were evacuated on 70 helicopter flights.

Langtang is Nepal’s first national park and lies amid the Himalayan range to the north of Kathmandu. The park is dominated by Langtang Lirung (7,245 metres), the highest peak in the area, and smaller peaks to the south—Chimse Danda, Ganjala Pass (5,122 metres), Jugal Himal and Dorje Lakpa (6,989 metres).

Langtang is also known for its glaciers which number more than 70 of varying sizes. The high altitude lakes of Gosaikunda, Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda and Dudhkunda draw pilgrims and trekkers.

Apart from the Langtang route, treks to Gosaikunda Lake at 4,380 metres and the Tamang Heritage Trail are other attractions in the region. “Nowadays, tourists also come here to see yak farms and they have become one of the attractions in the area,” said a local Tenzing Pasang.

Source: Nepalmountainnews

Sanjay Pandit sets new record in Australian highest peak

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Sanjay Pandit sets new record in Australian highest peak

  • ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK - 15 DAYS
    ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK - 15 DAYS
    This trek is the one of best views of annapurna range, nilgiri , Dhaulagiri , Tukuche peak , Dhampus peak , Hiunchuli ,Machhapuchhre , Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal other many more greatest views of mountains you never seen before.
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    KATHMANDU-POKHARA-CHITWAN TOUR (BY FLY/LAND)- 07 NIGHTS 08 DAYS
    Nepal, the land of splendid nature and rich culture is waiting for you exploration through its different facets.
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    DAMODAR KUND TOUR BY HELICOPTER - 05 NIGHTS 06 DAYS
    Many Hindus from round the globe are dreaming to take a holy bath at least once in their life time in the sacred Damodar-Kund
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    08 DAYS 07 NIGHTS NEPAL TRIP: KATHMANDU 3N, CHITWAN 2N, POKHARA 2N
    Nepal, the land of splendid nature and rich culture is waiting for you exploration through its different facets.
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    EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK - 17 DAYS
    Sagamartha (Everest) Base Camp trek takes us into one of the most spectacular regions of Nepal where the Sherpa culture thrives amongst the highest peaks in the world.
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    KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA BY OVERLAND - 14 DAYS
    Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia.
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    KAILASH YATRA BY HELICOPTER VIA NEPALGUNJ/SIMIKOT/HILSA/TAKLAKOT - 11 DAYS
    Mt. Kailash, the sacred mountain and the abode of the Hindu god Shiva is one of the world's greatest pilgrimage destinations especially for Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and others.
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    MUKTINATH TOUR BY LAND/FLIGHT
    Muktinath is one of the most ancient Hindu temples of God Vishnu.

Ultra marathon runner and the world record holder Sanjay Pandit has set new record in Australia conquering its highest peak by walking backwards.

Pandit conquered the Mount Kosciuszko, 2,228 meters high above the sea level, in just 5 hours and 45 minutes wearing Nepali national attire and holding a Nepali national flag.

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Pandit already set record by climbing highest peak of Europe, Africa and Asia. He is also on the quest of conquering the tallest mountains in all seven continents. Local Nepali social workers and journalists residing in Australia helped Pandit to climb the peak.

Previously, Sanjay set a world record on 20th July staying half- naked at Mt. Elbrus, the highest peak of Europe, for 6 minutes and 3 seconds at the temperature of minus 60 degrees Celsius. Not only that, he also holds the record for running the longest distance in Nepal, which is 2,495 kilometers.

Pandit is slated to climb highest peak of America in July to set new record. Rudra Nepal, Nepali ambassador to Australia, has honoured and congratulated Pandit amid a program organized in Australia-based Nepali embassy.

Entrepreneur Pradip Dhakal, Dr. Samsher Sing Thapa, journalist Hemanta Kafle as well as others supported Pandit in Australia.

Source: Nepalese Voice

The wonders of Nepal

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Nepal and Himalayas have been the synonym words for Nepal enjoys the pride of having 8 out of 10 highest peaks of the world! We don’t have only mountains but our unique geography has given us green hills and valleys, rivers, subtropical forests and flat lands all adding beauty to our country. Apart from geographical diversity, we have incredible cultural diversity within the boundary of our small Himalayan Kingdom . We have a number of ethnic groups, each with their own languages, cultures, and costumes, all living in perfect harmony.

Nepal’s Kathmandu ValleyThe best way to experience unbeatable combination of natural beauty and cultural riches of Nepal is to walk through terrain. One can walk along the beaten trails or virgin tracks. Either way you are in for an experience of a lifetime. Along with rhododendron forests, isolated hamlets, small mountain villages, birds, animals, temples, monasteries (Gomba) breathtaking landscape of unsurpassed mountain ranges, you will also encounter friendly people of different cultures and traditional rural life.

Diverse CulturesThe great Mountains with unsurpassable splendor, crystal clear streams and brooks, the high current of rivers, colorful species of flowers, birds and animals, abundance of greenery and forests with much more hidden beauty and mystery with unavoidable adventure and fun will be waiting for you.

The Elevation Change

Many people have said about Nepal .
The country of Mount Everest, Roof top of the world, Top Eight highest mountain and 240 peaks exceeding 6094 meters, land of living Goddess, Melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism, Country of non-stop festivals, Himalayan pilgrimage, “The wildest dreams of Kew” Nature’s amphitheatre, heat of Shangri-la, land of yak and yeti, living cultural museum of the world, anthropological treasure land, ecologists dreamland.

The Lakes

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Wi-Fi in Mt. Everest Base Camp

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Wi-Fi in Mt. Everest Base Camp

The base-camps of the Mount Everest and Amadablam peak have come under the ambit of internet wi-fi service.

Mt Everest is 8848 metres and Ama Dablam is 6812 meters high from the sea level respectively.

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Wi-Fi in Mt. Everest Base Camp

Everest Link, an internet service provider organisation, rendered the service up to the base camp in course of extending its services in the Khumbu Area of the district. With the installation of the internet services in the areas as Namche, Khumjung, Gokyo, among others have come to the access of internet service.

According to Buddhi Tamang, the proprietor of Everest Link, as of now some 70% of the district’s villages enjoy access to internet with the speed of 20 mbps. “We are planning to increase the speed by double in near future,” Tamang said.Tourists visiting the district are elated with the far and wide access of the internet in the remote areas in the district including the base camp. RSSMt Everest is 8848 metres and Ama Dablam is 6812 meters high from the sea level respectively.

Everest Link, an internet service provider organisation, rendered the service up to the base camp in course of extending its services in the Khumbu Area of the district. With the installation of the internet services in the areas as Namche, Khumjung, Gokyo, among others have come to the access of internet service.

According to Buddhi Tamang, the proprietor of Everest Link, as of now some 70% of the district’s villages enjoy access to internet with the speed of 20 mbps.

“We are planning to increase the speed by double in near future,” Tamang said.Tourists visiting the district are elated with the far and wide access of the internet in the remote areas in the district including the base camp.

Source: Setopati

New Trekking Route “Loluphera” Identified

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  • ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK - 15 DAYS
    ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK - 15 DAYS
    This trek is the one of best views of annapurna range, nilgiri , Dhaulagiri , Tukuche peak , Dhampus peak , Hiunchuli ,Machhapuchhre , Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal other many more greatest views of mountains you never seen before.
  • KATHMANDU-POKHARA-CHITWAN TOUR (BY FLY/LAND)- 07 NIGHTS 08 DAYS
    KATHMANDU-POKHARA-CHITWAN TOUR (BY FLY/LAND)- 07 NIGHTS 08 DAYS
    Nepal, the land of splendid nature and rich culture is waiting for you exploration through its different facets.
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    DAMODAR KUND TOUR BY HELICOPTER - 05 NIGHTS 06 DAYS
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    EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK - 17 DAYS
    Sagamartha (Everest) Base Camp trek takes us into one of the most spectacular regions of Nepal where the Sherpa culture thrives amongst the highest peaks in the world.
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    KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA BY OVERLAND - 14 DAYS
    Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia.
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    KAILASH YATRA BY HELICOPTER VIA NEPALGUNJ/SIMIKOT/HILSA/TAKLAKOT - 11 DAYS
    Mt. Kailash, the sacred mountain and the abode of the Hindu god Shiva is one of the world's greatest pilgrimage destinations especially for Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and others.
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    MUKTINATH TOUR BY LAND/FLIGHT
    Muktinath is one of the most ancient Hindu temples of God Vishnu.

A new trekking route has been established by integrating religious, historical and natural beauty embedded in the west Nepal.

The trekking route namely ‘Loluphera’ has been identified including over a dozen tourism sites of Dhaulagiri, Gandaki, Lumbini and Karnali zones.

The task of geographical mapping is underway after undertaking a primary feasibility study as part of the implementation of an idea of establishing trekking route connecting Lomanthang of Mustang to Lumbini and Fewa Lake of Pokhara to Rara Lake of Mugu, said Loluphera Trekking Route Campaign Coordinator Krishna KC said.

He further said discussions are being held from local residents of trekking route zone to Ministry of Tourism and political leadership for the operation of trekking route.

The campaigners´ team has already carried out feasibility study of proposed sites connecting trekking routes in Kaski, Parbat, Baglung, Dolpa, Mugu, Mustang, Manang and Myagdi districts.

The team comprising tourism experts and technicians which has arrived in Beni of Myagdi via Mustang is studying probability of trekking route linking Gulmi, Palpa and Lumbini, KC informed.

There is huge potential of attracting religious tourists with the prevalence of natural beauty, historical sites, mountain series, art, culture, hilly life and mind-blowing landscape along with the availability of religious sites including Lumbini, Muktinath and Damodar Kunda, KC added. -RSS

UIAA focuses on Mountain Environment and Climbing

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UIAA focuses on Mountain Environment and Climbing

  • ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK - 15 DAYS
    ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK - 15 DAYS
    This trek is the one of best views of annapurna range, nilgiri , Dhaulagiri , Tukuche peak , Dhampus peak , Hiunchuli ,Machhapuchhre , Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal other many more greatest views of mountains you never seen before.
  • KATHMANDU-POKHARA-CHITWAN TOUR (BY FLY/LAND)- 07 NIGHTS 08 DAYS
    KATHMANDU-POKHARA-CHITWAN TOUR (BY FLY/LAND)- 07 NIGHTS 08 DAYS
    Nepal, the land of splendid nature and rich culture is waiting for you exploration through its different facets.
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    DAMODAR KUND TOUR BY HELICOPTER - 05 NIGHTS 06 DAYS
    Many Hindus from round the globe are dreaming to take a holy bath at least once in their life time in the sacred Damodar-Kund
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    08 DAYS 07 NIGHTS NEPAL TRIP: KATHMANDU 3N, CHITWAN 2N, POKHARA 2N
    Nepal, the land of splendid nature and rich culture is waiting for you exploration through its different facets.
  • EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK - 17 DAYS
    EVEREST BASE CAMP TREK - 17 DAYS
    Sagamartha (Everest) Base Camp trek takes us into one of the most spectacular regions of Nepal where the Sherpa culture thrives amongst the highest peaks in the world.
  • KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA BY OVERLAND - 14 DAYS
    KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA BY OVERLAND - 14 DAYS
    Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia.
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    KAILASH YATRA BY HELICOPTER VIA NEPALGUNJ/SIMIKOT/HILSA/TAKLAKOT - 11 DAYS
    Mt. Kailash, the sacred mountain and the abode of the Hindu god Shiva is one of the world's greatest pilgrimage destinations especially for Hindus, Buddhist, Jains and others.
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    MUKTINATH TOUR BY LAND/FLIGHT
    Muktinath is one of the most ancient Hindu temples of God Vishnu.

The general assembly of International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) being held at Flagstaff, Arizona will focus on mountain environment, climbing and mountaineering ethics, access to nature, mountaineering expeditions, training standards.

UIAA focuses on mountain environment, climbing

UIAA focuses on mountain environment, climbing

The meeting will discuss on youth climbing and mountaineering mobilization, ice climbing development, UIAA safety standards, medical and anti-doping, along with other mountain related issues. The meeting is being organized A joint Nepali team of Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) is taking part at the meeting to be held till October 18.

NMA President Ang Tshering Sherpa, First Vice President Santa Bir Lama, Central Executive Board Member Pemba Dorje Sherpa, and Secretary Suresh Man Shrestha and Under Secretary Ram Prasad Sapkota from the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA), are jointly representing Nepal in the assembly.

Sherpa who is also an Honorary Member of UIAA will give a presentation focusing on mountain, cultural and other tourism products of Nepal.

NMA is also proposing the general assembly for an approval to hold UIAA General Assembly 2016 in Kathmandu.

During the meeting, representative from Tourism Ministry will give a presentation on the government’s plans and policies for the development of mountain tourism in Nepal.

Source: Nepalmountainsnews