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Monthly Archives: February 2012

Snack Right on Your Trek!

February 29, 2012

While trekking you are on your feet and walking for several hours a day, often far from tea houses or shops. To make sure you always have the energy to keep going, you should pack some snacks for on the … Continue reading →

Trekking With Children

February 27, 2012

Often parents limit their holiday plans more than necessary for their children. For example, many think trekking in the Himalayas is completely out of question, too strenuous or dangerous for their offspring. That’s not quite true: Most children absolutely love … Continue reading →

Parahawking – Fly with the Vultures

February 24, 2012

Pokhara in Nepal is one of the worlds best paragliding spots. The currents make it possible to soar above the exceptionally beautiful landcape for hours, taking in the views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks, crystal-clear lakes and lush vegetation. But there’s … Continue reading →

Bird Watching in Nepal

February 22, 2012

Nepal may only be a small country, but its biological diversity is huge. For example it is a birdwatcher’s paradise: It is home to 8% of the world’s total bird population, staggering 864 species have been recorded so far!

Our Services Are Available To You 24/7!

February 21, 2012

At Himalayan Footsteps we pride ourselves on outstanding personal service. We know how precious your holidays are and we will make sure you get the best out of them. So now we are moving even more of our services online … Continue reading →

Ka ka ka ka Kathmandu…

February 20, 2012

Seger wrote this song about Kathmandu in a humorous tone about his desire to disappear for a while after dealing with constant touring and record company politics. Katmandu is used to represent a place far away where no one will … Continue reading →

A Religion for Nature

February 17, 2012

The world’s biggest conservationists are not found in a place where nature is in lush bloom and full of live, but in the hostile environment of the desert North India. The Bishnoi religion is not based on a higher entity … Continue reading →

Tourism – Blessing or Curse for India’s Tigers?

February 15, 2012

All across India and neighbouring countries, national parks and wildlife reserves have been set up, to protect the last habitats of royal bengal tiger and other rare species. However, they are not only sanctuaries for wildlife, but also popular tourist … Continue reading →

10 Top Tips for Mountain Photography

February 13, 2012

Mountains are one of the most difficult terrains to take pictures in. Even experienced photographers struggle, because they are facing completely new challenges between the walls of rock: Light works differently in the mountains, and often equipment is limited during … Continue reading →

India’s Weirdest Animal

February 10, 2012

In India and some areas of Nepal you can – with some luck – meet a very curious animal: Looking like a crossbreed of anteater and pine cone, the Indian Pangolin hides in the plains and hills South of the … Continue reading →

Bhutan Eliminating Malaria

February 8, 2012

Good news for travellers and locals: The small kingdom of Bhutan is, according to a government report, successfully fighting malaria. Where in 1994 approximately 40,000 cases of malaria were reported, less than 200 cases and one death related to the … Continue reading →

Feature in Classic Bike Magazine, Holiday on a Royal Enfield

February 7, 2012

We are pleased that Himalayan Footsteps are featured in the January issue of Britain’s biggest seller Classic Bike magazine. Pick up your copy soon for a chance to enter a competition to win a Himalayan holiday on a Royal Enfield or VISIT www.greatcompetitions.co.uk/classicbike.

Jaisalmer Desert Festival

February 6, 2012

Winter is festival time in many parts of India – for example in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan. One of the most popular festivals is the Jaisalmer Desert Festival, which is held each year in January or February. In 2012, … Continue reading →

Rural Olympics in India

February 3, 2012

Every year on the first weekend in February, the small town of Kila Raipur in Punjab is turned upside down for three days with the annual Kila Raipur Sports Festival – popularly known as Rural Olympics. The festival has existed … Continue reading →

Update on Prince Harry Climbing Mount Everest

February 3, 2012

In January big news were reported that Prince Harry was planning to join the charity Walking With the Wounded to Mount Everest, after trekking to the North Pole with them last year. Today, the Telegraph reports that the Prince was … Continue reading →

Hindu Temple Going Green

February 1, 2012

Tirupati Temple in Tirumala, Andrha Pradesh, is India’s richest shrine and now investing in green technologies. Surrounded by seven hills and lush forests, this temple is one of the most important Hindu temples in the world – and now also … Continue reading →


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