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WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY: WHAT’S HOT IN 2024

What's in the cards in the world of travel for next year – from key tourism developments and anniversaries to new festivals and...

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Recommended long treks in Annapurna Region, Nepal

At Himalayan Circuit we also offer long treks, these trips are designed to last over 10 days allowing you to fully experience everything...

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Sherpas, the Everest Heroes- An introduction

Sherpa’s are traditionally Tibetan Buddhists and their culture is still very much alive within their area. They are very spiritual...

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Images of "Hidden Nepal" - by Travel Photographer, Ben Read

Professional travel photographer Ben Read recently visited Nepal for the first time. His visit was to discover "Hidden Nepal" as part...

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ETIHAD AIRWAYS VISIT “HIDDEN NEPAL” – WITH SNOW CAT TRAVEL

In early April 2019, renowned Travel Writer Simon Parker and Professional Travel Photographer Ben Read visited Nepal for the very first...

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WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT THE VILLAGE OF CHARANG-UPPER MUSTANG, NEPAL

If you like high, wild, remote and authentic then the village of Charang in the former Kingdom of Mustang, Nepal more than ticks these...

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IMPORTANT- Changes To Lukla Flights From Kathmandu-ALL Everest Base Camp Treks affected

For the forthcoming Autumn 2019 season flights to Lukla will NOT be from Kathmandu. This will adversely affect the Everest Base Camp...

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G Adventures Kicks Active Travel Into High Gear with New Tours for 2019

Small-group tour operator G Adventures announces the addition of nine new Active-style trips to its lineup for 2019, as it builds on...

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Search For The Snow Leopard- "Ghost of the Mountains"

The Snow Leopard has a special role as Messenger between the realms of the Gods and the realms of Man…. These words and the...

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Manaslu Circuit vs Annapurna Circuit- Which Trek To choose?

Both areclassic Himalayan treks, both are "circuits", both arechallenging, both arespectacular, both involvecrossing...

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The Forbidden Kingdom: A Himalayan Road Trip To Mustang

Relishing my authentic Italian coffee and with the free Wi-Fi I check to see if Manchester United won earlier today (they did!). It’s...

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Yarsagumba On The Manaslu Circuit Trek with Lonely Planet's Stuart Butler

Author of Lonely Planet Trekking in Nepal and Rough Guides Nepal Stuart Butler recently travelled to Nepal with Snow Cat Travel. His...

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