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Monthly Archives: March 2011

New Paragliding Spot in Nepal

March 30, 2011

So far Pokhara provided the only paragliding spot in Nepal. Now a new venue offers paragliding in Godavari, near Kathmandu. The flights take off at 2,100 metres, which is 700 metres higher than the flights at Pokhara, and can ascend … Continue reading →

Numbers of Endangered Vultures Rising

March 29, 2011

Vulture Protection Centres in Kalika community forest area in Nepal are showing first success: Five nests of endangered vultures have been found in different forests so far and the number of vultures is gradually increasing. Two years ago there were … Continue reading →

Eco-Monastery for Lumbini!

March 28, 2011

Lumbini, birthplace of Buddha, will soon have another monastery joining its monastic community with buildings from all around the world. The Udyana Mahachaitya – World Centre for Peace and Unity – is going to be the largest Buddhist temple and … Continue reading →

A Family Visit

March 27, 2011

A newsletter from the Rainbow Children Home reached us: “Recently we went to visit the family of one of our children, Samjhana. We had informed them about our visit before, so they would be waiting for us. Our journey started … Continue reading →

Beginners’ Guide to the Himalayas Pt. V

March 26, 2011

WHILE ON THE MOUNTAIN Trekking tips Be realistic, start low Beginners should not exceed around 3,700m on their first trek. Start walking at an altitude of less than 1,500m with a gradual ascent throughout the trek. Avoid camping We advise … Continue reading →

Nepal – Land of the Brave

March 25, 2011

A 31 year old Gurkha serving in the British Army received Britain’s second highest medal for bravery after saving the lives of at least three of his comrades in Afghanistan: He was on sentry duty at a checkpoint near Babaji, … Continue reading →

No Polio Cases in Nepal for Six Months

March 24, 2011

The fight against Polio in Nepal is progressing! In the past six months no infections have been reported in the country. Nepal has been fighting the virus for a long time and often the fight seemed won. Routine immunisations and … Continue reading →

World Records on Mount Everest

March 23, 2011

Three ambitious Sherpa brothers are aiming to break two different world records: 30 year old Pemba Dorjee Sherpa wants to climb two mountains of more than 8,000 metres within 24 hours. On 1. April he will set off from Kathmandu … Continue reading →

Times Education Supplement: Educational Travel – Lessons in Life!

March 22, 2011

In February’s Times Education Supplement Olly talks about how travelling and engaging in practical experiences benefits students for their studies as well as for finding suitable employment after graduating. A higher education trip organized by Himalayan Footsteps recently showed how … Continue reading →

Himalayan Footsteps in Outdoors Travel Magazine

March 22, 2011

Get into the right mood for trekking with the latest issue of the Outdoors Travel magazine, which is featuring our “Beginners’ Guide to the Himalayas“! Read all you have to know about your first trek in the Himalayas: Where to … Continue reading →

World Water Day

March 22, 2011

Today, on the 22. March, it is World Water Day. This day was designated by the UN in 1992 to raise awareness to critical water issues and states were invited to set up activities for this day. In 2011 this … Continue reading →

Holi: Festival of Colours

March 21, 2011

Last weekend Holi, the festival of colours, was celebrated in India and Nepal. The festival is also known as Fagu and marks the beginning of spring. It is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the eleventh month … Continue reading →

Conservation in Lumbini

March 19, 2011

Some of the most important monuments in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, will undergo a facelift shortly: The Marker Stone, Nativity Sculpture and the Ashoka pillar are in urgent need of conservation measures. Nepali experts together with Italian conservator Constantino … Continue reading →

Elephants in Chitwan National Park

March 17, 2011

BBC is showing an amazing video of twin baby elephants in Chitwan National Park. Click here to watch it! Chitwan is an important refugee for endangered species, including the One-horned Indian Rhino and Bengal Tigers. It boasts forests, grasslands and … Continue reading →

Dangerous Drivers as Traffic Police

March 16, 2011

Traffic in India is infamous for being among the world’s most chaotic: Traffic laws are ignored most of the time and the streets are choked not only by cars, but also by elephants, horses, camels, rickshaws, child acrobats and adventurously … Continue reading →

Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines

March 15, 2011

Ever dreamed of escaping traffic jams, fly over congested roads and just happily wave at everyone down there? Well, your dream could come true! A.K. Vishwanath from Bangalore spent the last 16 years developing a flying car. It has rotating … Continue reading →

Red Panda Sightings in Nepal

March 14, 2011

A recent article in the Himalayan Times reports Red Pandas have been found in two forests in Ilam district, Nepal. A joint team of wildlife experts from Nepal, America, Canada and Turkey spotted the omnivores animals. They were seen sleeping … Continue reading →

Beginners’ Guide to the Himalayas Pt. IV

March 12, 2011

WHERE SHOULD I GO? – Reccommended regions The Annapurna Conservation Area The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) is ideal for beginners and one of the most beautiful trekking regions in Nepal. ACA boasts some of the world’s highest peaks and deepest … Continue reading →

Trees 4 Two Nations

March 10, 2011

On 28. February Olly Margry was invited to a very special event: The launch of Trees4TwoNations. Angus Crabbie, who also runs Trees4Scotland, invited Himalayan Footsteps along with other green businesses to the ceremony in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Two … Continue reading →

The Slightly Different Works Outing

March 10, 2011

Could you imagine your local administration official climbing Mount Everest? No? Well, you should see Nepalese civil servants then! A team of civil servants is set to scale the highest peak in the world to draw attention to Nepal Tourism … Continue reading →


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