Himalaya Expeditions Nepal

24/01/2024

Eco Tourism:
Eco Tourism other words is Responsible Tourism, which deals with awareness of the impact on the natural environment and local cultures.

Especially, when traveling around natural areas, and conserving the local environment. As well as improving the well-being of the local communities and rural villages. Uplifting the standard of the villages and pristine surroundings and improving sustainability brings awareness to all.

Eco Tourism is related to natural places and enjoying tours and treks, having a responsible and sustainable manner. Eco Tourism refers to traveling around natural and pristine surroundings with a focus on environmental conservation.

Eco Tourism is defined as “Responsible Travel” around natural places with practice to conserve the environment. As well as sustaining the well-being of the local people, which involves interpretation and education inclusive of both staff and visitors.

The Main Principles of Eco-Tourism:
Minimize physical, social, behavioral, and psychological impacts.
Build environmental and cultural awareness and respect.
Provide positive experiences for both visitors and hosts.
Provide direct financial benefits for conservation.
Generate financial benefits for both local people and private industry.
Deliver memorable interpretative experiences to visitors that help raise sensitivity to host countries’ political, environmental, and social climates.
Design, construct, and operate low-impact facilities.
Recognize the rights and spiritual beliefs of the Indigenous People in the community and work in partnership to create empowerment.

10/01/2024

FESTIVALS OF NEPAL: World's richest country in terms of culture-heritage-religion and colorful festival

Nepal with more than 23 million populations has more than 60 ethnic groups and 70 native spoken languages. Where Hindu religion dominates the southern part and some mid hills areas. The higher Himalayan region people follows Tibetan Buddhism this makes Nepal, a country of varied culture with different colorful festivals.

In Nepal religious festivals of ancient heritage, takes place nearly all year round, from major festival to smaller religious occasions. The Nepalese celebrates more than 50 festivals. While the national festivals have fixed dates, religious festivals are set by astrologers following the lunar calendar.

The major festival events are:

DASHAIN / DAHSERA: Observe in the month of late September or in October as per Nepalese Hindu calendar, Dashain is the longest and most important festival of Nepal. The festival last for Ten Days, people visits their families, the marketplaces are filled with farmers bringing their goats, buffaloes, ducks and Chickens for selling.
The animals are sacrificed on the night of ‘Kal Ratri’ in respect to goddess Durga celebrating her victory over evil. On the day of Dasami, everyone wears new clothes and pay homage to honor the elders, where they get blessed with ‘Tika’ of rice (uncooked) and curd with vermilion paste on their foreheads.

TIHAR / DIWALI (festival of lights): Takes place in end of October or in November months as per Hindu calendar. This is second big festival of Hindus in Nepal, it is also known as festival of lights, a night of candlelight, tinsel decorations and festive colored sweets.
On different days, there are offerings and small celebrations for crows, dogs, cows and oxen. The night of Laxmi Puja, houses are decorated with garlands and lamps to invite goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune. Besides the main festivals, there are other festivals and religious events celebrated for a day.

MAGHE SANKRANTI: Mid-January as per Hindu Lunar calendar. It is a celebration of the harvest festival. Consumes underground edible roots as food and vegetables.

SHIVA RATRI: Shiva Ratri is held around end of February or first week of March as per Hindu calendar. Maha Shivaratri, or the night of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, it is the biggest festival observed in Pashupatinath.

NEPALS NEW YEAR DAY - Bikram Sambat around April months:
Nepalese New Year’s day observed in a grand way. One of the great Bisket Jatra happens in Bhaktapur which is not to be missed.

BUDDHA JAYANTI: Birth Anniversary of Lord Buddha ‘Light of Asia”:
Around the months of May, the ever benevolent Buddha was born in Nepal, and the religion is preached is the second most popular in the Kingdom.

JANAI PURNIMA & G*I JATRA: Observed in the month of August as per Hindu calendar, the ‘Gai’ or cow is holy to Hindus. She represents Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, and guides the souls of the departed to the gates of Heaven / Paradise.

31/12/2023

Happy New Year 2024!!!

22/12/2023

21/12/2023

PLACES OF INTEREST IN NEPAL
‘country of various exotic destinations from Terai belts to high Himalayas’
Places of interest in Nepal, country of unique bio-diversity from landscapes, vegetation, climate and cultures. Where travelers can enjoy visiting from low-land of warm Terai belt to cooler mid-hills and towards high Himalayan region.
The main flow of visitors to Nepal is for trekking and various exciting adventures, the country with world highest peaks. Where world’s 8th tallest mountains is located in Nepal Himalayas. Makes Nepal a premier country for types of exciting holidays, from cultural and scenic tours. As well for moderate hike and adventurous trekking to major mountaineering expeditions.
Nepal with world’s Ten UNESCO Heritage Sites, most historical and cultural places is within the Kathmandu Valley three cities. Likewise, Kathmandu, Patan / Lalitpur and Bhaktapur cities. A city of charm and beauty for tour of its ancient sites of glorious past hundreds of centuries. The other great scenic places for tour is beautiful Pokhara city, a renowned tourist destination.
Pokhara is blessed with natural beauty of snow-mountains and lakes, visitors can enjoy all types of outdoor exciting activities. From leisure to adventurous sports like hiking, trekking, paragliding, zip-line, and ultra-light flight to rafting the Seti and Kaligandaki Rivers.
Places of interest in Nepal extends to the dense green tropical jungles of Terai visiting Chitwan National Park. Regarded as Asia’s best parks for wildlife safari, visitors one enjoy elephant ride, on the lookout for wild life. The park is famous for Royal Bengal Tiger, One horned Rhinoceros with more than 50 different animals. As well as for 400 hundreds species of birdlife a great place for relaxation, with an adventure of jungle safari.
Interested people can visit the ancient Sakya Kingdom of Lumbini, the birth place of Lumbini, located Nepal Far Mid-West.

17/12/2023

Nepal Culture and Heritage is one of the most fascinating to observe around the cities of Kathmandu Valley. As well as around various exciting places in Nepal due to its different ethnic tribal groups. The culture and heritage is the way of life for all Nepalese, very much attached to the ancient heritage cultures.
Nepal Culture and Heritage is interesting due to blend of two major religions Hinduism and Buddhism. Which makes the country enriched with cultures of glorious bygone days, and still practiced to this day.

Visitors to Nepal can enjoy the impressive and immense cultures of both Hinduism and Buddhism. No wonder Kathmandu valley and cities is known as the land of thousands god / goddesses. Where you travel around Kathmandu, Patan / Lalitpur and Bhaktapur cities, visitors will never miss the shrines and temples.
The culture and heritage in Nepal, interwoven to various types within different tribal communities. The lowland of Terai the Tharu people, although follows Hinduism, has their own different culture. As per the climate and occupation of farm life. The mid-hills people of mixed tribal race of more Hindu religion follows their ancestral heritage cultures. Enjoying major religious events and festivals according to their age-old cultural heritage. Moving further higher country around the high Himalayan region, travelers will witness Buddhism religion and cultures. High hills and mountain tribes, the Sherpa, Tamang and Manang people follows similar culture and heritage as their Tibetan predecessors.

Different cultural heritage can be experienced in Nepal, from Far East to West and North towards South of the country.

11/12/2023

Trekking, comes first for most travelers visiting Nepal to enjoy the adventure around various Himalayan destinations. The influx of foreign visitors to Nepal is for trekking, mountaineering as well for leisure activities and cultural tour.

Trekking is the main choice for thousands of visitors to Nepal, as the country host 8th tallest peaks. From the world 14th highest mountains, which is all in the Himalayan range, with highest peaks is in Nepal. Namely Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Makalu, Mt. Cho-Oyu, Mt. Dhaulagiri. Includes the 8th highest Mt. Manaslu with 10th high Mt. Annapurna-I, with wide range of peaks from East to West.

Trekking in Nepal, where trekkers can enjoy from few days walks to a week and more. Choosing various options from moderate, adventurous to challenging or demanding trekking adventures, from mainstream to off the beaten tracks.

06/12/2023

Himalaya Expeditions is a renowned and well-known adventure company in Nepal, and probably around the globe. Himalaya Expeditions or HimEx Nepal for short. HimEx Nepal, stands as the foremost adventure company in Nepal, running successfully since the company was established three decades.

In comparison to other well-known trekking and adventure agencies, Himalaya Expeditions is still growing strong organizing various exciting holiday destinations. For all types of people and age groups with enjoyable and money-worth of holidays.

Himalaya Expeditions is reliable and the best for cultural, scenic tours to moderate, adventurous, and challenging treks and adventures. Himalaya Expeditions is also the pioneering company for Adventure Sports activities, the famous high altitude Everest Marathon and Buddhist Circuit. As well as exploring new destinations around the remote hidden pockets of the Himalayas.

Besides a wide range of adventure and leisure holidays in Nepal and across the Himalayan destinations. Himalaya Expeditions organize major Mountaineering Expeditions in all the 8th world’s highest peaks to lesser trekking peaks.

Himalaya Expeditions is famous as a reliable and trusted company due to its expert team of staff and guides. As well as with the veteran and professional management head of the Himalaya Expeditions.

24/09/2021

NEPAL IS OPEN FOR TOURISM!!!

14/09/2021

Autumn is finally here ⛅️, but have you booked the perfect trek to enjoy this season? Try Pikey Peak Trek, that gives you a sight you will never forget, from Manaslu to Kanchengunga, Pikey has it all 🏔⛰.

Contact: 9851297444 | 01-5537999

Forget Ghorepani-Poonhill bounding you to limited mountain views, Pikey Peak is the new destination on the rise.🌄 The only place in entire Nepal to look at Everest, Lhotse, Makalu and Kanchenjunga from one point.

✨ Grab the most exciting opportunity to trek in one of the least visited place of Nepal which gives spectacular view of almost all the highest mountains in Nepal from the summit of Pikey Peak. ✨
Group Departure Leaving Every Friday.

☎️ Contact: 01-5537999
📞 WhatsApp: 9851297444

🏞️Trek Overview🏞️

🏔️Trek in the district of Everest, Lhotse, Cho Oyu and home of other high mountains.

⏳Duration: 4 Nights/5 Days
🧗Difficulty: Easy
↗️Max elevation: 4,065 m
🛣️Trek Start/End: Dhap/Salleri

📌Highlights:

✅ The best and clear vantage point to observe Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga other high peaks of Nepal.

✅ Clear view of Mountains from Manaslu to Kanchenjunga.

✅ Experience the multi-ethnicity culture of Everest Foothills.

🏷️Price: NPR 15,000/- only per person

Inclusions:
🛌 Accommodations for 4 nights.
🥣 Meals (4 Breakfast, 5 Lunch and 4 Dinner)
🚙 Transportation from Kathmandu to Dhap and from Salleri to Kathmandu.
👨‍🏫 Informative Guide throughout the trip.

For further inquiry and booking:

Email: [email protected]

Contact: 01-5537999

WhatsApp: 9851297444

Or DM us at Mount Everest.Travel

04/09/2021

Trekking trails in Nepal offer you the abundance of landscape and scenarios that nature can offer.

03/09/2021

Trekking in Nepal's high hills and Himalayas portrays the feeling of being a part of the Canvas of an artist's painting.

31/08/2021

While the long ascent maybe exhausting the view that awaits on top makes it all worthwhile.

📍 Trekking in the Kanchenjunga region of Nepal. https://himexnepal.com

12/03/2021

Watch us : TALK SHOW : Bikram talking with Ms. Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, First Women in Nepal to become a Mountaineering Instructor, National Geographic's People's Choice, Adventure of the year 2016, Mount Everest & K2 Summiteer.

With Radio Tourism : March 12, Friday at 4PM.

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11/03/2021

Watch us LIVE : TALK SHOW : Bikram talking with Ms. Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Akita, First Women in Nepal to become a Mountaineering Instructor, National Geographic's People's Choice, Adventure of the year 2016, Mount Everest & K2 Summiteer.

With Radio Tourism : March 12, Friday at 4PM.

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