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So, you have decided your holiday destination and after rigorous research you have finally found cheap tickets  that suit your budget. But, do you know that for security and safety of travelers, airlines have prohibited certain items from being brought onto airplanes in carry-on and/or checked bags. To help you, we have scouted a list that covers all those items that are forbidden to be carried on airplanes.

• Explosive and Flammable material – Flammable material like blasting caps, dynamite, fireworks, flares, hand grenades and plastic explosives are strictly not allowed on the flight. Self defense sprays containing … Continue Reading
  

We have just taken a trek up to Mount Everest. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you can experience this with us and stay warm?  Well with the work of the Google street view team we can do just that!  They have launched the Everest Base Camp street view, and have now for the pleasure of us that simply have not yet booked that trip of a lifetime.  We can do this all from home at the click of a button.

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                                          Mountain biking in Himalayas

Mountain biking is one of the most tremendous activities that one can take and is also one of the best ways to see the exotic sights of the Himalayas. Mountain biking is an ideal option if you wish to do something more challenging than trekking and wish to discover the best of the Himalayas. Nepal is an absolutely amazing country and offers endless possibilities of mountain biking, so without wasting any time look out for Cheap Flights to Nepal and make the most of … Continue Reading

According to a recent announcement by Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs, tourists will no longer be allowed to trek on their own in any region of the country.

The new policy, which could come into effect in September, will require solo trekkers or FITs (Free Independent Trekkers) to take at least one local support staff, either a guide or porter.

The Nepalese Government, which still has to wait for the Ministry of Tourism to make the decision mandatory, has apparently brought in the new policy after increasing concern about the safety of trekkers.

It follows a government ban on FITs in the Langtang … Continue Reading

A day to rest and recover. Jon visited all the great sites in Kathmandu including the wonderful Bodnath temple. A final farewell dinner with the guides then off home. Hope it was  a great trip.

Jon and the crew of Pimba, Dawa and Dorchee Wangdak arrived at Syange village today on the final leg of their trek. Tomorrow they head back to Kathmandu and a well earned night in a comfy bed (maybe even a beer!!) Jon is staying on for an extra night in Khatmandu.

A Mera Peak trek combines summiting the highest trekking peak in Nepal with a great approach up the Arun Valley. The views from the summit are stunning: Everest, Lhotse and Ama Dablam can all be seen clearly and watching the sun rise across the tops of these mountains is unforgettable.

Like a lot of the Himalaya treks the Mera Peak climb starts with the exhilarating Kathmandu to Lukla flight with great views all the way and the hair-raising landing at Lukla’  runway. Having assembled your crew, your route first … Continue Reading

Jon and the team reached Bim Thang today and all well and strong.

Left  Larky Phedi and reached the northern face of the Larkya Glacier with great views of Cho Danda and Larkya Peak. Then walked down to Tanbuche and from there down to Bim Thang.

Jon is continuing to make good progress and is enjoying lots of great Nepali food along the way……

Today he followed the Buri Gandaki surrounded by spectacular mountains on all sides. Manaslu is particularly impressive and e took  a detour off the main path to visit Manaslu base camp. From here he dropped back down to re-join the main route and climbed steadily to the Larkya La pass from where there were stunning views in all directions. Finally he descended to Samdo for the night.

Namrung, Manaslu Circuit

Day 8: arrived in Namrung (2560m)

Jon is feeling great and really enjoying the local nepali food – (bhat, dal, tarkari).   The weather is being very kind to them and staying clear and bright as they left Dent’s steep-sided valley this morning.  Today they have trekked through the village of Lama where there are many Mani stones and visited the Tibetan village of Ghap before reaching Namrung in the Manaslu basin, where they will stay overnight.