October Guests in Nepal

The Nepal Tourism Year campaign basically centered on Chinese and Indian Tourists but as you walk around Thamel or just along the lakeside in Pokhara, one can't help but notice the many Europeans and North Americans that pass by.

New Year Party

Patan Durbar Square

The event began exactly at 6:00pm at the historical venue of Patan Museum amidst a crowd of about 70 people. While Kutumba began playing its folk numbers, this talented group of musicians made the crowd swing to its melody. By 7:00pm a large crowd had gathered and about 200 people started listening to the band play popular instrumental tunes.

TIHAR

Festival Of Lights

Legend has it that once there was a king who was living his last days of life. His astrologer had told him that a serpent would come and take his life away. The king did not want to die so he has asked the astrologer if there was any way to escape death. The king was advised to sleep with lit oil lamps all around his bed and decorate the palace with oil lamps on this day.

Dashain – Great Hindu Festival

Celebrated in Nepal and India

This is among the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar and comes as the finale of the nine-day festival, Navaraatri. This festival of victory is preceded by worship of Saraswati the Goddess of Learning and of Durgaa the Goddess of Strength. Grand processions of all Gods and goddesses are taken out in every town and village on this day, signifying the victory of the forces of righteousness over those of wickedness. The Goddess of Strength, Durga, has many incarnations.

Himalayan Dreams invites you to visit us at the 2009 ITB Singapore

Himalayan Dreams is located in the Nepal Pavilion, Stall B21 & 22. We look forward to seeing you there!

Bhutan Travel Notes !

Architecture is uniform and beautiful. All houses are of a similar style and there are NO western type buildings. Even the newest buildings retain the Bhutanese flavor. Streams are clear and the roads are paved. There is electricity 24/7, the food is good and the people are very friendly.

NEPAL TOURISM YEAR 2011 !

Nepal Tourism Year 2011
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. 

Lumbini mesmerizes UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon visited Lumbini- the birthplace of Lord Buddha, one of the most popular site for tourists in general and global Buddhist community in particular on November 1, 2008.

Tourist Visa Rules in Nepal - updated

Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepal Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal:

DO AND DONT in Nepal.

Be careful not to use your spoon, fork or a hand being used for your eating to touch other’s food, plate, cooking utensil or the serving dish. Do not eat from other people’s plate and do not drink from other people’s bottle or glass. It is considered impure by the Nepalese.