The trans-Himalayan bus service from Lhasa, capital of the Chinese-occupied Tibet to Nepal which had been the easiest means of transportation for Nepal and Tibet was suspended due to political fallout over issuance of Tibetan visas. After a halt of 4 years, China government is getting ready to resume the service. The service was started on May 1, 2005. According to the “a two-day meeting” between the officials of Nepal Tourism Board and Tibet Tourism Administration held months ago, the service will resume in the next few days. Though a February-end deadline has been fixed, much will hinge upon the snows that block Himalayan passes leading up the Tibetan Plateau from Nepal. In the past, deadlines have been set for resumption of services but were not met. One such notable deadline was January 1, 2008; the year China hosted the Beijing Olympics. Nepal and China signed a formal agreement to promote tourism by restarting the service. China aims at bringing in tourists – ...
An Unforgettable Trip through the Annapurna Sanctuary - James Ward Locally called Tharpu Chuli, Tent Peak is an attractive mountain situated in the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary. Elevation: 18,577feet / 5,663meters (17th highest trekking peak of Nepal) Location: Annapurna region of Nepal Best for the Climbing: July, August, September, October Nearest Airport: Pokhara Trek grade: Moderate & Strenuous Dominating the mountains of central Nepal is the mighty Annapurna Himal, which lies between the Kali Gandaki and Marsgyangdi river valley and forms a solid mountain bastion. It covers a distance of 40 miles and encompasses within its range some twelve peaks that rise to an elevation of more than 7000m besides numerous other smaller peaks. The Annapurna Massif forms an almost complete ring of high peaks. The sanctuary encompassing this area, known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, is an enthralling amphitheatre of ice, snow, glacier and moraine. The mountain first received attention from Jimmy Roberts who was exploring the sanctuary during a reconnaissance for the 1957 British Machhapuchhre Expedition. It was Roberts that gave the mountain its descriptive name, Tent Peak. The peak was first climbed via the south-east ridge by members of the Japanese Annapurna South Expedition from Kyoto University in 1964, led by Dr. Harou Higuchi.
The Everest Base Camp trek is arguably the most famous trekking route in the world and provides you with opportunities to take in some truly amazing views from the roof of the world. The trek also gives an insight into the lives and culture of the Sherpa people who are local to the area and closely linked to the Tibetans on the other side of the summit. The view of the sunrise on the snow capped peaks above the Khumbu Glacier is an unforgettable sight from the summit of Kala Patthar. An EBC trek requires physical fitness as it demands some challenging climbs on the trail. A lot of the trail has well graded paths; however there are pretty tough sections along the Khumbu glacier where utmost care is required. Most trekkers fly to Lukla from the capital; the adventure beginning even before you land as the plane takes you right between hills and lands on a unique inclined landing ...
