Guide to Nepal Trek and Tour Adventures in the Himalayas

Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) participated in 'Tourism Solidarity Rally' organized in Kathmandu on Friday. The rally was organized to draw the attention of government and other concerned stakeholders toward problem being faced by tourism industry due to Tarai unrest and Indian blockade. It began from Tridevi Marg in Thamel and passed through Durbarmarg, Ghantaghar, Ratnapark, Bhadrakali and New Road before culminating into a corner meet at Basantapur. Hundreds of tourism entrepreneurs and tourism workers, among others, participated in the rally carrying banners and placards with messages like 'Let Tourism Survive', 'Tourism for Prosperity', 'Nepal Needs Tourism', 'Promote Organic Agro-Tourism' among others.   Speaking at the program, TAAN President Chandra Prasad Rijal said the Tarai unrest and Indian blockade has dealt a serious blow on tourism industry. "Though price of many products and services, we have...

                               The Religious Trees of Nepal   In Nepal trees are closely linked with religion. Not only are some associated with Gods and Goddesses themselves, But many play an integral part in religion of Aninmism which held that every thing had a soul, and that good and bad spirtits dwelt in trees and other natural objects. Pipal Tree by the bhadrakali Temple Of all the trees the pipal which is a fig is probably the most important. It was under a pipal that Buddha sat and received Enlightenment. Both Buddhists and Hindus consider it to be one of the most sacred trees, and although its leaves may be used for fodder the wood is never burnt as a fuel and it is sacrilege go cut one down. The tree is worshipped on various auspicious occasions and often there is a lingam or shrine at its foot. On Sundays, ...

                                 Tour & Sightseeing  In addition to treks, wildlife safaris and rafting expeditions. Himalayan Smile trekking also caters to the less adventurous but more culturally aware sightseers. With more than nine years experience in the tourism industry, our staff is sensitive to each client’s specific taste and provides a great variety of enjoyable sojourns throughout our Himalayan kingdom.  On your day tour the number of mysterious temples and stupas. Carved wooden struts, golden torahs and images of various gods that remain from past dynasties will amaze you. For relaxing views of the sunrise and sunset. Nagarkot and Dhulikhel hill resorts are the places to be. The tours worthwhile visitations of religious sites will give you an insight into the great religions of the subcontinent as fest...