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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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Hot Springs in Ghorepani Annapurna Region Trekking

The Annapurna Circuit seemingly has everything, from stunning mountain views to interesting local villages it truly is a trekkers dream....

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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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