http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog Nature, culture Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:11:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en When we started Himalayan Dreams, we understood that the backbone of any travel company is expertise and experience. Having understood that ideology we strived forward to gain all that. It was difficult in the beginning but because we love this industry and respect its privileges, we built up inch by ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=81 The exotically green state of Sikkim is the kind of place that puts most botanists to a screeching stop. In the lower region of the Himalayas, Sikkim is rich in ecology and is just one of the three Eco regions in India. With abundant and diverse Flora and Fauna, Sikkim ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=79 My associate Ram Chhetri of Himalayan Dreams, in Kathmandu, Nepal and myself boarded a DRUK Airline flight from New Delhi to Paro, Bhutan. DRUK, meaning dragon in Bhutanese, is Bhutan’s state-owned airlines. Not knowing what to expect we were pleasantly surprise to be on board a brand new AirBus plane ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=78 A traveler must understand that the destination we travel to must benefit from our visit. Responsible travel doesn't mean conciliation on the fun part of your trip or the superiority of your accommodation. What we must consider is if we can directly benefit the communities we visit and make this ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=77 The Rumtek monastery is the largest in Sikkim. The rituals and practices of the Karma Kagyu lineage are performed at this monastery. This beautiful monastery is situated at a distance of about 24 km from Gangtok.  A drive of about 1 hour across the country side of Gangtok to the ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=76 Nepal is certainly the most melodiously positioned country in the world, but there’s more to Nepal that just the amazing landscape and scenery. It’s one of the world’s most spiritual countries, religious beyond measure. This is a country which contains within itself the very length and breadth of Buddhism and ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=75 Himalayan Dreams points the way to adventure with remarkable tours in Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet! Tours crafted by our staff of trained and talented men and women who are constantly searching the three countries for the truly unusual venues, experiences, and accommodations. Now is the time to travel in this region. Prices are rising in India at a very ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=74 Pick up world’s top hiking trip of the world. Go far away from your home to home to discover the real beauty of Himalaya, its culture and people. We have many exciting trekking and adventure trips waiting for you. We have come up with a list of the best value ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=73 ..the challenges and privileges The Privilege of Being a Travel Agent The life of a travel agent is built on a set of ideas. Selling tours is just a small part. Countless hours are spent of strategizing, building and promoting a trip. And although the rewards are less, each effort is motivated ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=70 Mustang tiji festival 2010 Forbidden Kingdom of Mustang known as ‘Roof of the world’ northern Nepal surrounded on three sides by Chinese held Tibet, one of the oldest civilizations on earth, mediaeval world uniquely preserved from modern technology. A land covered with small villages, ancient monasteries, friendly people and breathtaking scenery. Mustang's ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=68 With the badge of adventure destination glittering and the adage “Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guests are Gods) embedded in our culture, the portfolio of tourism products never cease to mesmerize the visitors. The unparallel cultural, geographical, ethnic and bio diversities of the country allure visitors to Nepal time and again which ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=67 Jet Airways to launch Kathmandu-Mumbai flights in December NAC to fly to Lhasa in 2010 Tourist arrival up by 11 pc in Oct Entry fee to Swoyambhunath Stupa revised Jet Airways to launch Kathmandu-Mumbai flight in December. India's leading private sector airline Jet Airways is introducing daily flights from India's commercial ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=64 Sherpas belong to the Nying-Mapa sect of Tibetan Buddhist which is self an outgrowth of the Manayana tradition Guru Rimpoche (Padma-Sambhawa an Indian yogi) is regarded as the founder of this old sect and spirtual leader. Legendarily born of a lotus in the middle of a lake, it is to Guru ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=62 Bandipur, a picturesque hill top town is located almost halfway through the highway linking Kathmandu to Pokhara. A steady uphill drive from the highway town of Dumre takes you to this small and lazy Newari town, which once used to be the resting stop for the Newars trading in Tibet. This ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=61 Panaromic view of most gigantic mountains from Kalapathar with beautiful sunrise through Mt Everest. The treks will reward the trekker with marvellous Himalayan vistas. Gentle trek through the Dudhkoshi river valley following beautiful terraces and rhorondrodon forests. Although this is a short trek, by Nepal standards, there will be plenty of ... http://www.himalayandreamz.com/blog/?p=59