Destination Himalaya

01/03/2022

10/22/2020

A few weeks ago, I had a conversation with Justin Hoff who has a Travel podcast (webcast?) and I was talking about travels to Arunachal Pradesh, rafting the Brahmaputra and exploring remote regions of Tibet. He just published the podcast and now we have to try and get as many views as possible.
At just over an hour, it is a tad long, so make a cuppa tea or pour a glass of wine and sit back and enjoy.
https://youtu.be/6a7ilhfNghc

What a life! This week Justin chats with legendary guide and adventurer Sanjay Saxena from Nomadic Expeditions. Sanjay takes us through two truly pioneering ...

01/13/2017

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01/21/2016

Professional photographer Lewis Kemper is leading photo tour for Destination Himalaya to India. This time to photograph the Royal Bengal Tiger in two of premiere wildlife parks. Trip departs April 10 - there is still time to sign-up on this exclusive trip.

http://www.destinationhimalaya.com/india/ITN-LandTiger.php

09/24/2015

David Breashears NPR interview of this morning on Everest - film opens everywhere tomorrow - I still advocate seeing it in an IMAX theater.

Mountaineer and filmmaker David Breashears discusses new film "Everest," which tells of a 1996 tragedy on the mountain.

09/12/2015

Thanks to good friend David Breashears (Co-Producer of the movie), I was invited to the USA Premiere of Everest. Put it on your list of “must see in a Theater” movies and if you can make it to an IMAX - even better. After all Everest is 29,028 ft tall. Here are some photos from the evening.

05/19/2015

Nepal earthquake relief efforts continue, and you might be surprised to hear that it is ready for travelers. Here's what you need to know.

05/13/2015

May 12, 2015
I got home last night from Nepal, waking up this morning to learn that a second major quake occurred last night, this time closer to Everest.

Now, even more now than before, the outlying villages of Nepal will need our help. I managed to speak with David Breashears (who was still in Kathmandu) and he had spoken to a number of lodge owners in Namche Bazaar and further up the Everest trail - “there is more damage and more deaths, buildings weakened from the previous quake have collapsed as expected, people are mostly OK.” he reports.

On my flight home, I was writing my thoughts and experience in Nepal over the last week. You can read the full report on my website at the following link.

http://www.destinationhimalaya.com/nepal/NP15-Nepal-Earthquake-Relief-Fund.php

May 12, 2015 I got home last night from Nepal, waking up this morning to learn that a second major quake occurred last night, this time closer to Everest.

04/30/2015

NEPAL EARTHQUAKE

We are deeply saddened by the tremendous devastation and loss of life caused by the April 25, 2015 earthquake in Nepal. Our heart and prayers go out to all of the people of Nepal.

We have now heard back from our trekking guides, Sherpa and office staff of our partner Peak Promotion and all are safe.

Thank you to to all of you who have reached out to us for news and requests asking where and how you can help. Destination Himalaya CEO, Sanjay Saxena is currently in Kathmandu working with our Nepal partner Peak Promotion, setting up a system whereby relief funds can be sent directly to the rebuilding effort in remoter villages in the Khumbhu region of Nepal. We will have detailed information on this effort shortly.

In the meantime, if you would like to help out immediately, we recommend the American Himalayan Foundation, who have set up a special fund for the Nepal Earthquake Disaster Relief.

11/30/2014

Govt. of India announces the launch of VoA (Tourist Visa on Arrival) enabled by Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).

This will greatly simplify the current complex visa process for most travelers as the VoA is valid for 30 days. Travelers wanting to spend more than 30 days in India still have to apply in the traditional way.

Citizens of 43 countries, including USA are eligible to avail this service. For full list of countries and more details: indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html

Visa on Arrival Facility is available for holders of passport of following countries Australia,Brazil,Cambodia,Cook Islands,Djibouti,Fiji,Finland,Germany,Indonesia,Israel,Japan,Jordan,Kenya,Kiribati, Laos,Luxembourg,Marshall Islands,Mauritius,Mexico,Micronesia,Myanmar,Nauru,New Zealand,Niue Island,N…

09/07/2014

Sunrise at Angkor Wat - Sep 5

04/26/2014

Namaste from the Everest region. This is Sanjay Saxena, CEO of Destination Himalaya: I am here guiding group of trekkers to Everest Base Camp. Yesterday was exactly a week since the tragic incident where 16 Nepalese climbers lost their life in one single avalanche that came down above the Khumbu icefall. Three other Sherpa are in critical condition and six "walking wounded." This has been a trying time for the Sherpa people and the sombre mood even evident in the villages along the approach route.

02/28/2014

Destination Himalaya CEO, Sanjay Saxena, named as one of the 51 "Unsung Heroes of Compassion 2014" by the non-profit Wisdom in Action. The following article appeared in the Novato Advance.

The Dalai Lama brought his spiritual message of compassion and honored Novato resident Sanjay Saxena at a Feb. 23 luncheon at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco.

06/27/2012

Here is a photo that I took of Wangdi Fort and monastery a few years ago.

06/27/2012

Wangdi Monastery (full name: Wangduephodrang) a beautiful monastery in Bhutan, burned down on Sunday.

«Behind the scenes: Army and police personnel with desuups, Punatsangchhu staff, dzongkhag staff and local volunteers evacuate sacred relics (nangtens) from Sunday afternoon’s devastating blaze (Photo: Guru Sangay PHPA) Wangduephodrang Dzong Fire: The charred stones were warm, and smoke was still r...

04/24/2012

This is one of our favorite photos from the Pushkar Camel Fair that is held annually in Rajasthan, India. IThe photo was taken by Destination Himalaya CEO Sanjay Saxena and was entered in Conde Nast Traveler's photo contest last week. Check it out at the following link and if you like it then "vote" for it. Also check out the other four submissions by Sanjay.

Travelers submitted photos from destinations worlds over for a shot at an escape planned by Condé Nast Traveler experts. Cast your vote.