By: Lalit Thakur | 2011-04-16 | Vacation Rentals Mount Kailash stands proudly in the Western Tibetan plateau in the northernmost region of the Himalayas. At 22,028 Ft, its shape is unique, almost pyramid like featuring four faces said to be a peacoc... read more
By: Robert W. Benjamin | 2010-09-17 | Metaphysics Learn some facts behind the Pinatubo Monster - The Volcano Lake Serpent, that show this creature of cryptozoology may be a being from the spiritual realm read more
By: evansclimb | 2007-06-14 | Hiking Using trekking poles while hiking and/or trekking can be an extremely useful and effective item to use during your trip to mt kenya or kilimanjaro. A trekking pole is basically an advance form of a hiking stick. They are made from aluminium, so they are lightweight and collapsible, which makes for easy storage. A trekking pole is available for purchase at most outdoor activity shops, and are well worth every penny as the trekking pole can benefit you in several ways during your trek. read more
By: Enid Glasgow | 2010-03-31 | Recreation & Sports The ultimate climb, Kilimanjaro also known as the "the roof of Africa" 5895 meters high it is the highest summit of the African Continent. View the snow covered equatorial mountain, and experience a mysticism that defies all. read more
By: Richar Flushberg | 2011-05-06 | Travel & Leisure Everest Base Camp trek takes you into the heart of the Himalayan region (Khumbu) with breathtaking views of many of the world’s most beautiful mountains and leaves you awestruck. Trekking to the famous Everest Base Camp, without a doubt, is the most famous trekking route in the world, which brings many travelers to Nepal and is a once in a lifetime opportunity to glimpse at some of the most read more
By: Gaurab Dangol | 2010-09-14 | Travel & Leisure This is an outstanding trek in the eastern region of Nepal which offers a combination of rich cultural heritage, unsurpassed beauty and biological diversity. The trail takes you from the steamy lowlands of Tumlingtar on the Arun River, through one of the least frequented areas of Nepal, to the base camp of Makalu [8475m]. The trail follows the beautiful Barun river valley in the Makalu Barun National Park, crossing Shipton pass at 4127 meters before arriving at Makalu Base Camp [5000m]. read more
By: Gaurab Dangol | 2010-12-19 | Travel & Leisure Mount Kailash, located in the far west corner of Tibet is the most sacred peak of Asia. With its four sheer walls, distinctive snow-capped peak, and valleys interspersed with brightly-clad Tibetan pilgrims, Mount Kailash or Kang Rimpoche (‘precious snow-peak', as known by the Tibetans) is an awe-inspiring sight. The four great rivers of Asia: the Karnali, the Indus, the Sutlej and the Brahmaputra (Tsangpo) originate from here. read more
By: subodh | 2011-08-16 | Travel & Leisure Trek through the remote Karnali river valley in western Nepal, before crossing into Tibet. Explore ‘Guge Kingdom', the repository of ancient Tibetan civilization and Mount Kailash, the holiest pilgrimage site in Tibet. This trek begins from Simikot and weaves across some of the least frequented trekking trails in western Nepal. Following the Karnali river , we walk through pine scented forests and traditional Thakuri & Tibetan Buddhist villages, with the beautiful Saipal and Nalakankad mountain read more
By: Deepakmainali | 2011-09-09 | Eco Tourism Everest Classic trek Nepal from Jiri to Everest base camp Trekking. You can see greater numbers of tourists in this trekking, specially after Lukla, but you can have an experience of walking in the non touristic zone from jiri to Lukla. Jiri Everest Base Camp Trekking is great in offering great landscape and breathtaking mountain scenery in Everest Region read more
By: Raj BalaTreks | 2011-09-11 | Outdoors The Everest Region offers a number of trekking experiences rewarding many trekkers with towering views, lush valleys, an abundance of flora and fauna while passing Sherpa villages and local Monasteries.Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest in 1865 its known in Nepal as "Sagarmatha" which means the head of the ocean. Known in Tibet as “Chomalangma” which means goddess mother of the E read more
By: Gaurab Dangol | 2010-09-30 | Travel & Leisure The ultimate challenge to the ‘just-do-it' ambitious trekker. This moderate to challenging graded trek takes to you to the foot of Mt. Everest traversing across the high Cho La pass at an elevation of 5420 m. Also included is the opportunity to trek to the summit of both Gokyo Ri [5340m.] and Kala Pattar [5554m.] for magnificent views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Makalu and Cho Oyu. read more
By: Pradeep Kala | 2012-12-10 | Travel Tips Conducting a trip to Valley of Flowers trek is not easy because it is worth visiting during monsoon seasion (July and August) when it rains the most every year. It is located at an altitude of 3600 mt in the west Himalaya. Valley of flowers national park come under Uttarakhand state of Northern India. It is known for meadows of alpine flowers in the valley and its diverse flaura & fauna. Valley of read more
By: subodh | 2010-12-21 | Travel Tips Annapurna Base Camp Trekking is a moderate nature trek that starts at Phedi, a short drive of about 45 minutes from Pokhara, which takes you to the foot [Base Camp, 4130m] of Mt. Annapurna, one of the most magnificent peaks in the world. The trail takes you through fascinating traditional villages of Nepal's ethnic communities of the Gurung, Magar, and Thakali who will greet you very warmly if you cared to stop for a conversation. The hike continues through dense rhododendron forest with towerin read more
By: Deepakmainali | 2011-08-28 | Eco Tourism Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal is very famous classic trek which is very famous not only in Nepal but also to the world.. read more
By: Gaurab Dangol | 2011-08-10 | Travel & Leisure Trek through the remote Karnali river valley in western Nepal, before crossing into Tibet. Explore ‘Guge Kingdom', the repository of ancient Tibetan civilization and Mount Kailash, the holiest pilgrimage site in Tibet. read more