Annapurna Conservation Area Project
The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) was launched in 1986 under the sponsorship of the King Mahendra Trust for Nature Conservation. Covering an area of 7,629 square kilometers, this innovative protected area management system combines environmental protection with sustainable community development. Each year the Annapurna region welcomes more than 25,000 trekkers from all over the world to enjoy some of the most beautiful, and challenging, terrain in Nepal.
Features - Editor - 22 April 2008
The Buddhist Pilgrimage Site of Chabahil
The small community of Chabahil is strategically situated between Kathmandu and Bodnath in Nepal, at the cross-roads of two historical and important trade routes – one from India via Kathmandu to Tibet and the other from the south via Patan. The community has virtually been absorbed by the expanding Kathmandu city, but nevertheless remains historically and religiously significant.
Features - Editor - 15 April 2008
Trekking the Amazing Hongu Wilderness
Nepal is a popular destination for mountaineers and trekkers because of its magnificent landscapes and breathtaking mountain ranges, with peaks such as Everest, Annapurna and Lhotse. These spectacular and challenging climbs lure mountaineers to return to Nepal to conquer the dangerous weather conditions and the mountains.
Features - Editor - 08 April 2008
Buddha Jayanti/Buddha Purnima
Buddha Jayanti is the celebration of the anniversary of the three major events in the life of Lord Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. Also known as Buddha Purnima, the celebration of the birth, enlightenment, and attainment to Nirvana of Lord Buddha is the most important event of the year for Buddhists. This sacred celebration takes place around the world on the full moon of the fourth lunar month, which for Nepal is the month of Baisakh, corresponding with the Indian lunar month of Vaisakh. In 2008, Buddha Jayanti falls on 20 May 2008 according to the Gregorian calendar.
Features - Editor - 01 April 2008
Purchase Fantastic Goods at Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre
In 1960, the government of Nepal and the Swiss Aid for Technical Assistance, as it is known today, set up a small and limited factory to assist the Tibetan refugees that came to Nepal during this time. This offered them the opportunity to work, supporting their families, thus many Tibetan families were given the chance to be independent. And through the establishment of this small factory, Nepal pioneered a Tibetan Carpet industry, which is now known as the Jawalakhel Handicraft Centre.
