Month: June 2016
Avoiding the High of Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness often termed Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) is caused by low oxygen level at higher altitudes. Minor symptoms of AMS start to appear at 1500m; however this is only […]
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Best Hiking Trails from Kathmandu
If you love to be with nature, hiking around Kathmandu can provide an easy escape from the city’s humdrum. The north is always blessed with eye-catching mountain vistas and any […]
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Top 5 Festivals to Rejoice When in Nepal
Dashain The longest and most auspicious festival for people in Nepal – Dashain (September/October) is a Hindu festival with differentiated rituals followed in different parts of the country. From Ghatasthapana […]
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Magic Behind Mountain Biking in Nepal
Mountain biking in Nepal offers a magical experience since it takes you all the way through diverse topography and that is why it has become increasingly popular among the bikers […]
browseIn May 2007, I celebrated my 70th birthday by completing the Annapurna Circuit crossing The Thorong La Pass. In fact I reached the summit just as the sun was rising […]
