Nepal – The Goddess of the Sky

Nepal – The Goddess of the Sky

NEPAL The Goddess of the Sky   We know the awe-inspiring peak as Mount Everest, however in Nepali, the mountain is still called Sagarmatha, and in Tibetan it is called Chomolungma – both meaning ‘Goddess of the Sky’. Here are some answers to the most common...
Nepal – The Tigers of Bardia

Nepal – The Tigers of Bardia

NEPAL The Tigers of Bardia   Nothing will prepare you for the extraordinary thrill of seeing a tiger in the wild!  Known for its vegetation and variety of mammals, reptiles and birds, Bardia National Park is a beautiful, unspoiled and undisturbed area in the...
Nepal – Tiji Festival

Nepal – Tiji Festival

NEPAL Tiji Festival   Tiji is a fascinating annual three-day festival to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Legend has it that there once was a deity in Nepal named Dorjo Jono. As heroes do, he battled his evil father to bring water to the people of an...
Nepal – Sunrise Trek

Nepal – Sunrise Trek

NEPAL Poon Hill ‘Sunrise’ Trek   If you’re short on time but still have a burning desire to trek through Nepal and observe the beauty of snow-capped mountains, then book onto  the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. This is one of the most popular treks of the...
Nepal – Everest Base Camp Trek

Nepal – Everest Base Camp Trek

NEPAL Everest Base Camp Trek   Everest Base Camp Trek is more than just a trek. It is the adventure of a lifetime and a bucket-list trekking destination for many trekkers… Nepal and the Himalayas – the two names go side by side. Nepal is one of the best...
‘Festival of Cows’ in Nepal

‘Festival of Cows’ in Nepal

NEPAL The ‘Festival of Cows’   The Cow Festival, known as Gai Jatra in the local language, is a special festival celebrated by Newar people, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley, to commemorate the death of loved ones… It is a colourful and...