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Everest Base Camp trek during the winter Everest Base Camp trek during the Christmas and New Year Holidays. Stephanie contacted us a few months before about Jessica’s trek to Everest base camp. Stephanie and Jessica did the Mardi Himal trek with us in December 2015 with four other friends from Singapore. They confirmed the dates…

The Differences between Lodge/Teahouse trekking and camping treks LODGE/ TEAHOUSE TREKKING All over Nepal, teahouse trekking has evolved into a more lodge-like experience. However, providing some more creature comforts – relatively consistent meals and beds- remains a pretty affordable way to trek. Teahouses are found throughout the country’s trails, so no matter where you are,…

Deepavali or Tihar or Diwali  Deepavali or Diwali is known as Tihar in Nepal, and it ranks second only to Dashain. This festival takes five days during the Nepali month of Kartik (October to November on the Solar Calendar). The Hindus honour crows, dogs, cows, bulls, and Laxmi – the Goddess of luck and wealth….

Dashain or Vijaya Dashami is the most significant Hindu Festival in Nepal. Dashain or Vijaya Dashami is the longest and most significant Hindu festival widely celebrated throughout Nepal. It is fifteen days in length; it falls on the bright half of the lunar month of Ashoj, which usually falls between September/October and ends on the…

Common Mistakes About The Himalayas The entire Himalayan region is something like a mythical land to many people worldwide. Known for its unique culture, towering mountains, and serene reputation, it can begin to seem almost utopian to some. Or, at the very least, it looks like a place that differs from the rest of the…

Cleansing Retreats: Eliminate Stress and Clear Your Body Cleansing Retreats: Eliminate Stress and Clear Your Body Ayurveda, Organic food, Yoga / By Paige Reist Cleansing Retreats in North Carolina Even the best computer needs to be restarted every once in a while. But, between the toxins and chemicals in most modern western foods to the…

Chandra’s Wedding Trek Chandra’s Wedding Trek. Witness a traditional Rai marriage ceremony in Rural Nepal. Many of you know Chandra from trekking with him in Nepal or India or both countries and Tibet. Chandra comes from the Rai ethnic clan of Nepal. Their matrimonial practice is unique. When the bride and groom are to be…

Bisket Jatra Festival, Bhaktapur Nepal. 13th April – 14th April 2020 10th April – 18th April 2019 Jatras or Festivals hold an immense religious significance amongst the Newar community of Kathmandu valley. The New communities of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur districts celebrate several Jatras devoutly annually. The Newars of Kathmandu celebrate Indra Jatra as their…

Bird-watching around the Kathmandu Valley Written by Vimal Thapa. About the Writer: Vimal is an Avid Bird and Nature lover. Vimal has been a passionate Naturalist since 1988. He is also an Executive Member of the Bird Conservation Nepal (BCN) Birds are one of the greatest gifts of nature that Earth abounds with. Birds are…

Bhutan, the People, Culture and Religion Bhutan had remained cut off from the outside world due to its remarkable geographical location. Part of this isolation was self-formed to protect its civilizations, unique identity, and independence from the rest of the world. The nation was observing strict segregation that tourism allowed foreigners to enter Bhutan from…

The Best treks in Ladakh The best treks to participate in Ladakh include an option for people of all fitness levels and experiences. There are many trekking companies, both local, regional, and international, that offer trekking vacations. These companies will organize the guide, and support crew, provide necessary trekking equipment, and pack animals and meals….

Ayurvedic food for a satisfactory diet Ayurveda’s Satisfaction Diet Ayurveda, Uncategorized, Wellness / By Dr Harrison Graves, MD Feel Better Today: Add More Tastes Have you ever eaten to the bottom of a bag of salt and vinegar potato chips only to find yourself unsatisfied? Have you ever dug into a pint of Ben and…