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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
VIEW DETAILSExperience Everest in style | EBC Helicopter Trek
Trek to the base camp of mighty Everest and fly back to Kathmandu on a 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 the world’s highest mountain. Our Everest base camp heli trek combines
VIEW DETAILSHow to prepare for a high altitude trek
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
VIEW DETAILSHow to trek to Everest Base Camp
Written by AT Staff A trek to Everest Base Camp is high on many people’s wish lists. 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
VIEW DETAILSHimalaya 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
VIEW DETAILSNat Geo Adventurer of the Year – Mira Rai
This Woman is Your Adventurer of the Year Mira Rai once hauled rice sacks through the Himalayas. 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 honours 10 extraordinary people as part of our annual Adventurers of the Year awards. We look for people
VIEW DETAILSEverest base camp or Annapurna base camp?
Everest base camp or Annapurna base camp? It’s the decision every trekker has to make eventually before coming to Nepal. Trek to the base camp of the world’s highest mountain or trek to the sanctuary of gods? Both are the world’s greatest treks and most travellers end up trekking both in the end. Here we have listed some information to help you come to a
VIEW DETAILSMerry 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
VIEW DETAILS5 STAGES TO MAKING YOUR EVEREST AMBITION A REALITY
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 highest mountain on Earth.
VIEW DETAILS6 Tips for Taking Better Expedition Photos
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 with some of the most challenging conditions for photography. After serving as a photographer on a number of scientific expeditions–most recently, a month
VIEW DETAILSAltitude sickness: How to prevent, recognise and treat it
Altitude sickness is an issue faced by many adventurous travellers and it’s not just those trekking to Everest base camp or climbing mountains like Island Peak (6,189m) or any other trekking peaks in Nepal, as you might expect. Altitude sickness, also known as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), can be encountered by anyone reaching heights of 2,500m and above, so it’s even possible for skiers in
VIEW DETAILS5 tips for packing a Hiking bag
Need help packing your hiking bag? We are here to help, these basic tips for packing a hiking bag may be useful to you. If you’re planning a multi-day hike carrying all your kit, you’ll need a good hiking backpack that is big enough to pack it all into, tough enough to endure the inevitable abuse that comes with outdoor use, and yet be comfortable
VIEW DETAILSEverest sees summiteers after 2 years
File photo of 2012: Climbers approaching summit of Mt. Everest A team of nine (9) highly experienced Sherpas were assigned the highly challenging task of route fixing to summit have successfully scaled and reached the summit of Mt. Everest from the south side at 5:02 pm (local time). It is a proud moment for them as this is the first successful ascent of Mt. Everest
VIEW DETAILSTourism industry bounces back after earthquake
Nepal is back on the map of global tourism and the industry is meeting a positive turning point after the tragic earthquake on April 25 followed by India’s trade embargo during Nepal’s peak tourist season last year. Nepal received 251,148 fewer tourists in 2015, representing a sharp drop of 31.78 per cent compared to the 2014 figure. The impact of the killer quake was bigger
VIEW DETAILSUS Secretary of State John Kerry to visit Nepal this year
KATHMANDU: US Secretary of State John Kerry said that he would visit Nepal by the end of this year. He made such statement during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Kamal Thapa at the US State Department on Monday. On the occasion, Thapa briefed Kerry about the current political situation in the country, Constitution promulgation and its amendment in detail
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