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Summary of Content 1. Introduction 2. Cultural Experience 3. Natural Beauty 1. Introduction The definition of off-the-beaten-track, this remote region in the Himalayas boasts a unique Tibetan Buddhist culture and stunning landscape views. It is also home to the world’s third highest mountain, abundant variety of flora and fauna, and untouched villages along the Old…
Summary of Popular Himalayan Treks Annapurna Circuit, Nepal Snowman Trek, Bhutan Trek to K2 Base Camp, Pakistan Mount Kailash Pilgrimage, Tibet Autonomous Region, China Manaslu Circuit, Nepal The Himalayas is home to the highest mountains in the world, with Everest being the most recognized. For those who love breathtaking mountain scenery and hiking but lack…
For mountain lovers and the vertically inclined, the Himalayas represent nothing less than the crowning apex of nature’s grandeur. Here dramatic forested gorges rise to skylines of snow-capped glaciated peaks through a landscape that ranges from high-altitude desert to dripping rhododendron forest. Home to some 50 million people, this is no alpine wilderness, but rather…
Nirmal Purja: Redefining Himalayan Climbing Nirmal Purja is a man of firsts. Having climbed all 14 of the world’s peaks above 8000m in one season, earlier this year his all-Nepali team reached the summit of K2 in a line, placing no climber ahead of the rest. The 37-year-old is leading the way for South Asian…
iBestTravel Himalaya Eco-Resort: A Sustainable Retreat in Nepal The five-star iBestTravel Himalaya eco-resort is situated on a hillside on the outskirts of Pokhara, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. This eco-friendly sanctuary is dedicated to sustainability and luxury, creating a unique experience for its guests. Organic Farming One of the standout features of the…
Leading the Charge in Cleaning Up the Peaks 26 February 2021 Getty Images The son of the first person to summit Everest alongside Edmund Hillary, climber Jamling Tenzing Norgay now leads the effort to clean up the peaks with a commitment to environmental stewardship. Early Memories in the Mountains ‘I was eight years old when…
Breathtaking Airbnbs with Stunning Views Not all views are created equal—these Airbnbs feature some of the most perfectly framed vistas imaginable. Whether you’re gazing at a magnificent Guatemalan volcano from a hammock, enjoying the serene wildlife by your own fireplace, or unwinding in a hot tub as the sun sets over the horizon in the…
Chandrahas Choudhury Embarks on an Enchanting Adventure Through the Great Himalayas 31 December 2023 Jack Johns The morning I leave England for the Great Himalayas, I step into my garden with a cup of tea and observe Fergus, the snail who resides around a flowerpot. He embarks on a strange quest to scale the garden…
Communities come first on Bhutan’s restored long-distance hiking trail, promoting slow travel and socio-economic opportunities for remote villages. Bhutan’s Guardians of Peace emerged from among the spruce trees glowing orange in their uniforms, climbing quietly over moss and mulch with the stealth of a streak of tigers. They stopped to chat, curious to see our…
Experience the Best of Nepal with iBestTravel Home to eight of the tallest peaks in the world, Nepal is most famous for its enormous mountains. However, the Himalayas are only part of what makes this country special. With its rich culture, diverse wildlife, and stunning landscapes, Nepal offers a myriad of activities for travelers of…