Here are some great articles relating to travel in Nepal.
Annapurna
Nepal's shrinking Annapurna Circuit
Hiking the Annapurna Circuit
The secret Annapurna Circuit
Chitwan
In pursuit of the Indian rhino
In search of Chitwan's disappearing rhinos
Culture
Polo playing elephants
Nepal's Elephant Beauty Pageant
Everest & the east
Everest's growing problem
Nepal's other Everest
Swimming in glacial mountain lakes
Climbing Everest
Base camp and Beyond
5 things I wish I'd known... Everest Base Camp
5 tips for tackling Everest Base Camp
Crowd-sourced Everest Base Camp
Kathmandu & the Kathmandu Valley
Find peace in Kathmandu
First 24 hours in Kathmandu
What to See and Where to Stay in the Kathmandu Valley
Temples, Palaces, and Living Goddesses in Kathmandu Valley
Mustang
Ancient mysteries in Nepal’s caves
Sky caves of Nepal
Nearing Nirvana
Nepal
Best of Nepal
Photography
Nepal Photos
A photo tour of Nepal
Trekking & adventure
Teahouses that few foreigners see
Himalayan views, without the danger
The glass ceiling of trekking
Adrenaline activities in Nepal
The Great Himalayan Trail
Nepal's Rocky Mountain highs
Interview with a Sherpa
5 Things I wish I'd known about porters
5 Tips for trekking in Nepal
Tips for hiking the Himalaya
What It's Like to Trek Nepal for a Living
Wildlife
Where the snow leopards roam
In pursuit of the Indian rhino
Watching wildlife in Nepal
4 Tips for sustainable tiger trips
In search of Chitwan's disappearing rhinos
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Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Bhutan articles
Here are some great articles relating to travel in Bhutan.
Culture
Soaking in a unique bath culture
Bhutan's dark secret to happiness
Unbound: Bhutan's Gross National Happiness
Bhutan's Enlightened Experiment
The three-legged dinosaur of rural Bhutan
The true meaning of Bhutan's phallic obsession
Introducing Bhutan's female darts team
How to visit Bhutan without offending anyone
Scenery & photography
Tiger's Nest
Bhutan's mysterious land
Cloistered Bhutan
Travel
Bhutan or bust
Travel tips for Bhutan
The Kingdom in the Clouds
Bhutan’s unknown east
Welcome to Shangri La
Exploring mountain monasteries in Bhutan
What I learned in Bhutan
The hardest way to leave Bhutan
How to escape a yeti attack in Bhutan
How to be treated like a queen in Bhutan
A bus driver's guide to entering Bhutan
Footpaths to enlightenment
7 Treks for Bhutan
Culture
Soaking in a unique bath culture
Bhutan's dark secret to happiness
Unbound: Bhutan's Gross National Happiness
Bhutan's Enlightened Experiment
The three-legged dinosaur of rural Bhutan
The true meaning of Bhutan's phallic obsession
Introducing Bhutan's female darts team
How to visit Bhutan without offending anyone
Scenery & photography
Tiger's Nest
Bhutan's mysterious land
Cloistered Bhutan
Travel
Bhutan or bust
Travel tips for Bhutan
The Kingdom in the Clouds
Bhutan’s unknown east
Welcome to Shangri La
Exploring mountain monasteries in Bhutan
What I learned in Bhutan
The hardest way to leave Bhutan
How to escape a yeti attack in Bhutan
How to be treated like a queen in Bhutan
A bus driver's guide to entering Bhutan
Footpaths to enlightenment
7 Treks for Bhutan
Friday, December 13, 2013
Challenging Bicyle Trips in Asia
In an earlier post I wrote about our most popular bicycle trips in Asia. Here is our line-up of trips which require a high level of fitness.
At this level previous experience of the cycling style or surface is a must. These routes have long cycling days and tougher terrain on both road and off-road trips. You need complete confidence in your fitness and technical ability to cope with difficult or steep terrain, rough surfaces and longer distances. Ideal for those seeking a challenge!
Lhasa To Kathmandu Ride: an epic ride across 'the forbidden land', taking in Kathmandu and Lhasa, the north face of Everest, 5000m+ passes, and an unrivalled 4000m descent into Nepal!
Tibet, protected by the great Himalayan chain to the south and west, and by the even more inhospitable mountains to the north and east, has haunted the ambition of explorers for centuries.
The allure is as high as the altitude, and for the adventurous cyclist this land of rugged beauty, vast landscapes, brilliant skies and glittering peaks offers one of the ultimate biking challenges.
After some essential time acclimatising around Kathmandu and Lhasa, our route takes us across high altitude desert, over awesome mountain passes, stopping off at Rongbuk Monastery and Base Camp for views of the north face of Everest, before making the 160km, 4600m descent into Nepal and the lush Kathmandu Valley.
In recent years much of the route has been surfaced making it perfect for cycling. A tough trip, but for those who venture to the spectacular beauty of Tibet, the sense of achievement is guaranteed.
Manali To Leh Ride: closed to the world for centuries, Ladakh lies high in an almost inaccessible region of the western Himalaya, close to the borders of China and Tibet.
This unique region, home to traditional Tibetan Buddhism, is the scene for one of cycling's epic journeys, crossing two of the highest passes in the world! Over the course of the ride the scenery changes from verdant deodar forests and flower-filled valleys to barren lunar landscapes with towering peaks and hanging glaciers.
As well as the spectacular surroundings, the rich culture of the Ladakhis is also a highlight and as our route weaves its way across the Himalaya we can see monasteries majestically perched on high spurs, and cycle off to explore little-visited areas, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of a genuinely untouched land.
Mountains, Temples And Hill Stations Ride: India is a country of enormous cultural diversity, particularly in the north where the vast Gangetic Plain meets the Himalaya, and there is no better way to appreciate this than by bike.
The trip starts in Amritsar, home of the Sikh religion and the incredible Golden Temple, before proceeding to India's first heritage village of Pragpur where we start our cycling.
We ride to Mcleod Ganj, home of the Dalai Lama, then continue towards Kulu, sometimes known as the 'end of the habitable world', passing numerous historic temples in the foothills of the Pir Panchal Himalaya.
The route is designed to take in the spectacular scenery of the mighty Himalaya without having to actually cycle too many enormous climbs, but your efforts will always be rewarded with truly memorable views!
The last few days take us to Shimla, the most popular hill station of the British Raj where there is time to relax and ride the famous 'Toy Train' before returning to Delhi.
At this level previous experience of the cycling style or surface is a must. These routes have long cycling days and tougher terrain on both road and off-road trips. You need complete confidence in your fitness and technical ability to cope with difficult or steep terrain, rough surfaces and longer distances. Ideal for those seeking a challenge!
Lhasa To Kathmandu Ride: an epic ride across 'the forbidden land', taking in Kathmandu and Lhasa, the north face of Everest, 5000m+ passes, and an unrivalled 4000m descent into Nepal!
Tibet, protected by the great Himalayan chain to the south and west, and by the even more inhospitable mountains to the north and east, has haunted the ambition of explorers for centuries.
The allure is as high as the altitude, and for the adventurous cyclist this land of rugged beauty, vast landscapes, brilliant skies and glittering peaks offers one of the ultimate biking challenges.
After some essential time acclimatising around Kathmandu and Lhasa, our route takes us across high altitude desert, over awesome mountain passes, stopping off at Rongbuk Monastery and Base Camp for views of the north face of Everest, before making the 160km, 4600m descent into Nepal and the lush Kathmandu Valley.
In recent years much of the route has been surfaced making it perfect for cycling. A tough trip, but for those who venture to the spectacular beauty of Tibet, the sense of achievement is guaranteed.
Manali To Leh Ride: closed to the world for centuries, Ladakh lies high in an almost inaccessible region of the western Himalaya, close to the borders of China and Tibet.
This unique region, home to traditional Tibetan Buddhism, is the scene for one of cycling's epic journeys, crossing two of the highest passes in the world! Over the course of the ride the scenery changes from verdant deodar forests and flower-filled valleys to barren lunar landscapes with towering peaks and hanging glaciers.
As well as the spectacular surroundings, the rich culture of the Ladakhis is also a highlight and as our route weaves its way across the Himalaya we can see monasteries majestically perched on high spurs, and cycle off to explore little-visited areas, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of a genuinely untouched land.
Mountains, Temples And Hill Stations Ride: India is a country of enormous cultural diversity, particularly in the north where the vast Gangetic Plain meets the Himalaya, and there is no better way to appreciate this than by bike.
The trip starts in Amritsar, home of the Sikh religion and the incredible Golden Temple, before proceeding to India's first heritage village of Pragpur where we start our cycling.
We ride to Mcleod Ganj, home of the Dalai Lama, then continue towards Kulu, sometimes known as the 'end of the habitable world', passing numerous historic temples in the foothills of the Pir Panchal Himalaya.
The route is designed to take in the spectacular scenery of the mighty Himalaya without having to actually cycle too many enormous climbs, but your efforts will always be rewarded with truly memorable views!
The last few days take us to Shimla, the most popular hill station of the British Raj where there is time to relax and ride the famous 'Toy Train' before returning to Delhi.
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| Lake reflection in front of Everest's North Face - photo Exodus |
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