Bhutan
Bhutan:
Trekking in Bhutan
Bhutan is an independent kingdom bordering India to the south and Tibet to the
north. It is the most isolated country in the Himalaya. It opened itself for tourism
in. Bhutan is a Buddhist kingdom and practice Mahayana Buddhism of the
Drukpa Kagyupa sect. Ancient Dzong fortresses and monasteries, unspoiled
landscape, lush green hills and valleys, turquoise blue mountain lakes, clean
rivers, and sharp snow-capped mountains are among the attractions here. Blue
sheep, Tibetan snow cock, numerous different species of birds and Langur
monkeys are among the fauna seen along the Chomolhari trek routes, the most
popular treks of Bhutan.
Thailand
Thailand:
Chiang
Mai and the Mae Rim Valley
Chiang Mai, the northern province of Thailand, was known as the Lanna Thai
kingdom in the 13th to 14th centuries. Westerners will be spellbound by well
over 300 temples amid a dramatic mountain landscape, home to nomadic hill
tribes. Adventure-seeking travelers can enjoy scenic trekking, rafting and
magnificent vistas at sunset and sunrise.
Tibet
Tibet:
Monasteries and Mountains
Since time immemorial the Tibetan theocracy forbade almost all outside
travelers and the decree was easily enforced due to a rugged environment and
limited accessibility through the high Himalayas. But in 1984 it was made accessible to travelers and
possible to explore this rich and ancient civilization. The Tibetan plateau has its own style of beauty with snow-capped mountains
to the south, glacier fed rivers, huge lakes and brown desert like landscapes.
Nepal
Nepal:
Annapurna Circle Trek
Pokhara and the Annapurna Himalayan Range are an extraordinary landscape and one
of the most attractive destinations in Nepal. The treasures of Pokhara
include the tranquility of Phewa Lake, spectacular views of Annapurna range and
Mount Machhapuchhare (6,977 m), luscious green hills, terraced farm slopes,
countless species of vegetation, rushing rivers in a tropical-like environment.
Nepal:
Trekking
in Chitwan
National Park
Royal
Chitwan National Park is one of the best planned and well developed tourist
destinations in southern Nepal. Highlights
of the Chitwan Jungle are elephant rides to see the elusive Royal Bengal
tigers, one-horned rhinos and bisons and a tour of the Tharu village
to explore this people’s culture.
Nepal: Kathmandu Valley
Tours
Kathmandu Valley, approximately 4,000 feet above sea level, is of great
historic, cultural and artistic interest. The ancient temples are the center of
attraction for visitors, particularly the seven World Heritage Sites, designated
by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO).
Nepal:
Everest Region Trekking
Everest National Park is the home of the Sherpa people
and the legendary Yeti. The Khumbu region features highly exotic, natural and
cultural landscapes and the unsurpassed Sherpa-Nepali hospitality.
Nepal:
Mountaineering Expeditions
The Himalayan kingdom of Nepal with the Himalayan range as northern border
contains eight out of ten of the most famous peaks, all rising above 8,000 meters. The ancient cultural landscapes are as diverse as the spectacular
landscapes you will encounter.
Nepal:
Trekking in Lhamje-Pikya
Lhamje-Pikya is a new trekking destination which has not been explored by most
visitors to Nepal, located in the highlands of eastern Nepal directly
southwest of Mt. Everest. These areas hold the biggest Sherpa settlements and
the hub of their culture, only recently opened to the outside world!
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