Annapurna Sanctuary Trek with Trekking Guide Bimal

I would like to thank Himalayan Glacier, our trekking guide Bimal, and yourself for organizing an outstanding trip that was seamless in every way, from the airport to kathmandu to the mountains and everywhere in-between, and always being their for me. Your planning and attention to detail was truly outstanding. I was very impressed.

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Back to Australia after Island Peak climbing

Well I arrived back in Australia a few days ago, and I must say that the warm weather is nice! I just felt the need to write to you and tell you how much I enjoyed my trek to Everest base camp and the Island Peak climb and how impressed I was with the Himalayan Glacier Trekking. I was very surprised when you still chose to continue with my trip when all of the other participants had to cancel out. Obviously, running the trip for one person was not highly profitable for you but you still provided every service that you originally advertised.

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Tourism rebounds in Nepal

With the beginning of tourist season in Nepal, the number of tourist arrival has observed dramatic increase in the past months. Mid-September to Mid December is considered the peak season for tourists in Nepal when thousands of tourists visit the Himalayan regions for trekking, mountaineering and other recreational activities.

The October season alone has recorded 50,567 tourists which is perhaps the highest number of tourists ever visiting Nepal in a single month. The number of European and American tourists this year has seen positive growth with increment averaging about 5 to 10 %. Similarly tourists from the Pacific including Japan, Australia and New Zealand has also recorded and encouraging growth.

Tourist hubs like Thamel, Pokhara, Nagarkot and Chitwan are fully occupied by tourists. There has been scarcity of hotel accommodation in these places due to greater influx of tourists. Hotel and lodge owners in areas like Everest and Annapurna has seen the greatest number of tourists ever since 2000. Read more

International Mountain Film Festival

The Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) is scheduled to begin in Kathmandu on 11 December, the preparation for which is already underway. The festival will be held for five days and will screen the best and latest movies and documentaries related to the mountain communities. The movies that will be showcased in this year’s KIMFF will include issues of mountain culture, lifestyles, globalization, conflict, wildlife and ecosystem.

This year over 200 request proposals were submitted for the festival from 36 different countries. Among them 64 movies have been selected representing 18 different countries. Out of 64, 33 are categorized as non-competitive, 20 competitive while 11 will Nepalese panorama movies. The KIMFF will be selecting and awarding the best movies. The judges panel consist of Nepali Director Yadav Kharel, Indian Urgyen Choppel and Australian mountaineer and writer Brigit Muir. The award for the first, second and third positions include purses of US $ 1500, US $1000 and US $500 respectively. Read more

Cartoonist Ronan Luri to exhibit on Everest

With a unique goal of sketching cartoons on top of Everest, famous American cartoonist Ronan Luri is coming to Nepal. Promoter of United Painting, Luri wants to use Everest as a platform to publicize about his experiment and has termed the expedition ‘United Painting on top of Everest’. Read more

14th Asian Mountain Bike Championship in Nepal

The 14th Asian Mountain Bike Championship took place in Nepal from November 8 till 10 2008 in the capital city of Kathmandu. 30 men and 11 women cyclists from 13 nations took part in the championship. The event was divided into Cross Country race and Down hill competition held on 8 and 9 respectively. A total of five Nepalese cyclists participated in the competition.

The first place in the Cross Country race was won by Chineses Li Sui Jiang who completed the race in 1 hr. 54 min. 51 seconds. Jiang was closely followed by Japanese Yamamoto who had the best timing of 1 hr. 55 min. 46 secs. The Chinese defending champion Jian Hua Ji came in the 10th place. In the ladies category, world champion Chen Yu An clinched the title with 1 hr. 34 min. 24 secs. Read more

Our adventure in the Himalayas - Mera Peak Climbing

We are writing to express our appreciation of the excellent program by Himalaya Glacier Trekking. Although our primary aim of Mera Peak did not materialize, we are very pleased with the outcome of our adventure in the Himalayas.

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Fundraising event for the MS Society - Everest base camp trek

I thought that a trek to Mount Everest Base Camp would be an adventure and a once in a lifetime experience and a great fundraising event for the MS Society. That is exactly what it turned out to be and Himalaya Glacier Trekking made it come true.

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Island Peak expedition the trip of a lifetime

Tony & Si

May I offer our sincere thanks to you, Gian, Bir and all the rest of the team at Himalayan Glacier for making our Island Peak expedition the trip of a lifetime!We were extremely impressed with the operation. The staff were highly experienced, professional, honest and friendly and we would not hesitate to recommend you to others.

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