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A photographic journey to Everest Base Camp
Everest Base Camp Trek, an iconic journey on one of the most famous trail in the world offers never ending experience of natural opulence, geological supremacy and insightful cultural discovery. Everest region (Khumbu) is one of the most popular destinations for tourists in Nepal. Trekking to Everest base camp is on a bucket list for many adventurers and every year thousands of people achieve their
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Cho Oyu, Shisapangma & Everest officially closed for climbing in Autumn 2017 from Tibet side
The Chinese government has officially closed Mt Everest and other mountains from climbing in the upcoming autumn season from Tibetan side saying that the mountaineering sector witnessed a series of problems including an illegal north-south traverse by a polish climber on the roof of the world last month. Issuing a circular today, China Tibet Mountaineering Association announced that Chinese authorities would not issue any climbing
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May 29 and Everest Expedition 2017 Updates
On May 29, 1953 at 11: 30 am, Sir Edmund Hillary from New Zealand and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa from Nepal became the first people to reach the summit of Mt. Everest, the highest point on earth. Nepal celebrates Mt. Everest Day every year on 29th May to mark the anniversary of first ascent of Mt. Everest. Today, May 29, 2017 marks the glory of 64
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Travel Insurance and Medical Evacuation
Choosing the right type of insurance can be confusing but it’s also an important decision. It’s mandatory and highly recommended to get travel insurance before embarking on any adventurous trips in Nepal. We advise all our clients to get a travel insurance that covers up emergency helicopter evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) or any other
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Experience Everest in style | Everest Base Camp Heli Trek
Trek to the base camp of mighty Everest and fly back to Kathmandu on chartered helicopter, a trip of a lifetime that you will cherish forever. Everest Base Camp Heli Trek is a perfect trip for people having limited time and yet want to embark on a journey to the base camp of world’s highest mountain. Our Everest base camp heli trek combines the world’s
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How to prepare for a High Altitude Trekking
Hiking at altitudes higher than 6,000 feet (1,828 m) is more difficult than hiking at low altitudes. This is because at this point, the air contains less oxygen than it does at lower altitudes. Therefore, if you want to do a high-altitude hike, you will need to spend time training for your hike, you will need to pack the right equipment for your hike, and
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How to trek to Everest Base Camp
Written by AT Staff A trek to Everest Base Camp is high on many people’s wish list. Whether it’s to enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, to savour the iconic history or simply to say ‘I was there’, it remains one of the great objectives for walking enthusiasts. Here’s our brief guide to trekking to the foot of the world’s highest mountain. WHEN TO GO Traditionally, the
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Himalaya Airlines begins Kathmandu-Kuala Lumpur-Kathmandu flight
Himalaya Airlines, a Nepal-China Joint Venture Airline, celebrated its inaugural flight to Kuala Lumpur which departed at 8:40 am NST from Tribhuvan International Airport with 100% seat factor, marking the airline’s 3rd destination after Doha and Colombo. The launch of the flight service was inaugurated by Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MOCTA), Mr. Jiwan Bahadur Shahi, Mr. Buddhi Sagar Lamichhane, Joint Secretary
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Nat Geo Adventurer of the Year – Mira Rai
This Woman is Your Adventurer of the Year Mira Rai once hauled rice sacks through the Himalaya. Now she wins international trail races and inspires young Nepali women. Meet your 2017 Adventurer of the Year. By Mary Anne Potts PUBLISHED JANUARY 26, 2017 Each year National Geographic honors 10 extraordinary people as part of our annual Adventurers of the Year awards. We look for people
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Everest or Annapurna? Which trek is better for you?
Everest or Annapurna? It’s the decision every trekker has to make eventually before coming to Nepal. Trek to the base camp of world’s highest mountain or trek to the sanctuary of gods? Both are world’s greatest treks and most travelers end up trekking both in the end as Nepal is one those countries visiting once is not enough. Here we have listed some information to
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
As we move towards the close of what’s been another very busy year at Highland Expeditions, we wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support. We are delighted that our business has seen another year of consecutive growth in 2016 with over 95% success rate on all our trips. A huge thank you to the Highland Expeditions team and our
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5 STAGES TO MAKING YOUR EVEREST AMBITION A REALITY
Written by Mollie Hughes At 8 AM on the 19th of May 2012 I had the honour of standing on the highest point on Earth, the summit of Mount Everest. There was nowhere higher for me to climb and the whole world was just there sprawled out below me. On that day, aged 21, I became one of the youngest British women to summit the
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6 Tips for Taking Better Expedition Photos
A village guide lights a faulty lantern in the jungle camp at night, Gunung Bondang Expedition, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia; Photograph by Gabby Salazar For adventurers, travel does not mean following typical tourist routes; it means summiting remote mountains, exploring unmapped caves, and studying little known ecosystems. On these once-in-a-lifetime journeys, we want to come away with the best pictures possible, but we are also faced
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10 Reason Why You Should Take A Trip To The Himalayas
1. Immerse yourself in Nepalese culture. Nepal may be one of the poorest countries in the world but it’s one of the richest when it comes to history and culture. Before, or after, a trip to the mountains take some time to explore Kathmandu, or take a visit to Bhaktapur – you will feel like you have just stepped back in time. Paying a small
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ALTITUDE SICKNESS: HOW TO PREVENT, RECOGNISE AND TREAT IT
Written by Tara Scarfe Trekking, climbing or skiing at altitude? Travel health nurse Tara Scarfe has advice on how to prevent, recognise and treat altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is an issue faced by many adventurous travellers and it’s not just those climbing mountains like Kilimanjaro (5,895m) or Island Peak (6,189m), as you might expect. Altitude sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), can be
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