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Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure
Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure, a renowned & established name in the Himalayan tourism industry, has been successfully organising tours across four Himalayan nations: Nepal, Tibet & Bhutan for more than 13 years. The company offers fixed departures as well as customised & tailor-made programs. The company has handled several high profile and record breaking projects. To name a few, “GKN Mission Everest” with Bear Grylls (of “Man Vs Wild” fame) and Everest Skydive at the world’s highest drop zone(17,192ft) which received much attention from the international media. We are one of the key organisers of ' Everest Cabinet Meeting' at Kala Pattar.
Explore Himalaya, which started with just a handful of employees, now boasts of a strong workforce of more than 40 staff and 3 subsidiary companies. The team at Explore Himalaya is strong, efficient and well trained. The team is lead by Mr. Suman Pandey, founder and President of the company. He has been actively involved in the travel & tourism business for almost 20 years. We are focused on high quality service, customer satisfaction & safety. We promise a truly unique and exhilarating Himalayan adventure.
We run our services responsibly by following the norms of sustainable tourism. We believe in 'Sustainable Tourism' through Eco-friendly practices. Our Philosophy is, 'Tourism for Development'. Mr. Suman Pandey is one of the activists in the development of Sustainable Tourism Development in Nepal and one of the promoters of Eco Trekking activities in Nepal. We are a member of the ‘Sustainable Tourism Network’ in Nepal.
SERVICE OVERVIEW
• Trekking Adventures: Explore Himalaya is a highly proactive trekking agency which offers the largest range of Himalayan adventure travel itineraries for people with any grade of experience and almost any time frame. For those in quest for adventures in the Himalayas, Explore Himalaya offers the ultimate trekking adventure in the Himalayan countries of Nepal and Tibet. Mountaineering Expeditions: Equipped with top notch mountaineering equipments, highly experienced team of Sherpa climbers, Explore Himalaya has led numerous Himalaya Mountaineering Expeditions to 8000+ meter peaks and innumerable trips to Nepal trekking peaks below 6500 meter in the last eleven years of its operation.
• Mountain biking: Explore Himalaya is committed to the idea of creating extreme Mountain biking tours for the experienced bikers in Tibet and Nepal. Our first-aid trained local guides know all the trails like the back of their hands and are also expert mechanics. Our highest priorities in all our biking trips are safety, quality and enjoyment.
• Rafting & Wildlife Safari: Explore Himalaya offers exciting Himalayan Whitewater rafting packages suitable for any level of experience. Our river rafting trips are designed perfectly for novices and families to ultimate thrill-seekers. Our jungle safari and bird watching trips in the dense forests of the Terai lowlands give you an unforgettable wildlife experience.
• Cultural Tours: Explore Himalaya takes you on a cultural tour to the old palaces and temples in the oriental countries of Nepal and Tibet. Our expert and proficient tour guides guide you around ancient temples and monuments, filled with exquisite and marvelous specimen of craftsmanship and architecture, all the while giving you a glimpse of their glorious and interesting past.
• Volunteering / Gap Year Holiday: This is a unique blend of various activities particularly devised for students taking a gap year. This program offers students a highly rewarding holiday where they can stay and interact with local families involving themselves in various volunteering activities such as teaching in local schools, helping local health post, assisting in various community services etc.
• Everest Skydive: This adventure is a feast for those who seek to stimulate all their senses to the point of near overload as Everest (29,035ft) Skydive takes skydiving into two harsh and extreme environments – high altitude at 29,500ft plus extreme cold. The jump dates in Nepal avoid the 200mph jet stream that roars across Everest’s summit, and the Drop Zone (DZ) is the highest in the world at 12,350ft. Combine the visual impact of looking onto the summit of Mt. Everest and some of the other highest mountains in the world and freefalling past them.
• Incentives & Special Events: We customize special trips and events for incentive groups, photographic/ filming tours, yoga/meditation tours, shamanic tours etc. An innovative event that we have come up with has been the staging of Mock Marriages.
• Helicopter Tours: For those with the desire to experience something unusual and different we have the aerial sightseeing tours, operated in collaboration with Fishtail Air. You take a tour of the city aboard a helicopter and enjoy its sights. You can also enjoy the awesome views of Everest by taking the Everest heli flight.
DESTINATION OVERVIEW
• Nepal: Nepal is popular for majestic Himalayan peaks and splendid trekking trails. With eight of the world’s highest peak in the country, Nepal is the ultimate destination for high adventure and mountaineering expeditions. The country abounds in ancient Hindu temples and Buddhist shrines and monuments. The medieval palaces and temples in the three old cities of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur showcase the country’s rich cultural heritage. The lush jungles in the Terai belt are a treasure trove for wildlife enthusiasts and avid birdwatchers. The fast flowing Himalayan Rivers like Trishuli and Bhote Koshi serve as spots for adrenaline pumping outdoor adventures like white water rafting, canyoning and kayaking.
• Bhutan: Bhutan, 'the land of thunder Dragon' and 'the last Shangri La' on earth, is situated in the lap of the Eastern Himalayas between India and the People's Republic of China. Covering an area of 18,000 sq miles, the tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is one of the most isolated nations in the world. Spectacular mountain terrain, varied flora and fauna and unique ancient Buddhist monasteries have made Bhutan an exemplary tourist destination. It is bestowed with rich bio-diversity harbouring around 300 medicinal herbs and 165 endangered species. Each part of Bhutan has its own historical, geographical, cultural, traditional and religious significance.
Cultural Tours in Bhutan:
Bhutan is a remote & independent kingdom in the eastern Himalayas and the last bastion of Tibetan Buddhist culture and religion in its purest form. Despite opening up to tourism in the late 70's, it has managed to minimise the effect of outside influences and the country is virtually untouched, in terms of the environment, religion, architecture and lifestyle.
Trekking in Bhutan:
The power and beauty of the mountains is more impressive on foot than from any vehicle. Whether you take a two-night trek around the Bumthang valley or take, the eight-day trek to the base of Mt. Chomolhari, the views, villages, people and experience will be unparalleled. Trekking during April and May in the Himalayas brings the deep reds and oranges of the rhododendrons’ blossom.
Mountain Biking in Bhutan:
Bhutan's mountainous terrain offers a fascinating adventure for Mountain biking enthusiasts. The route along Bhutan's west-east highway (approx. 600 km) is an exciting route with challenges of surmounting a new pass over 3000 meters every day. The winding highways with drops of thousands of feet make for a spectacular, adrenaline-inducing ride.
• Tibet: With a stark and dramatic landscape, the journey to 'the roof of the world' will leave you enthralled and mesmerized. The ancient Tibetan cities of Lhasa, Gyantse, Shigatse with its dzongs (citadels), palaces and monasteries are worth exploring. In the far west of Tibet is Mt. Kailash, a sacred mountain venerated by Buddhists, Hindus, Jains and the Bons. A pilgrimage to this sacred peak is said to wash away the sins of a lifetime. Tibet also has the world’s highest railway service. A train journey aboard the world's highest railway is an experience of a lifetime.
Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure
T: +(977) 1 441 8100
E: suman@explorehimalaya.com
W: www.explorehimalaya.com
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