The story about opening one of the biggest canyon in the world. The Chamjé Khola canyon is located right in the heart of Nepalese Himalaya, between the Annapurnas (8091m) and Manaslu (8163m) mountains. The himalayan canyon Team, a French association, opened there more than 30 canyons since 2004, but they had to wait until 2011 to be ready to face the monster whom is Chamjé Khola. Its final exploration required 5 days of effort, with a delicate and snowy access at high altitude, for a 7km total length of canyon and 2300m of elevation! Led by Rodolphe Sturm, we can appreciate perfectly how the team prepared the challenge, faced the severe problems they had to confront, and how the alchemy between these strong personalities, left place to an unwavering common energy! The longest and most committed canyon ever done.
Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is a multi-ethnic nation with Nepali as the official language. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and largest city. Nepal is bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west. Nepal is located in the Himalayas and is home to eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth.
The country has an area of 147,181 square kilometers (56,827 sq. mi). Nepal is a gift of nature. It is a small landlocked Himalayan country. However, it is full of geographical and cultural diversity.
Lumbini, Kathmandu, Janakpur, Mount Everest, Khaptad, Rara Lake, Janki Temple, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath stupa, Pashupati temple Barun Valley, Kanyam, Illam, Manakamana Temple, Dachhinkali Temple, bhaktapur durbar square Patan durbar Square Phoksundo lake, gosaikunda, Bandipur, Jomsom kagbeni, Karnali river Kaligandki river changu narayan Temple, Machhapuchhre Mountain are some of the most attractive places of Nepal.
Lumbinī is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in the Rupandehi District of Province No. 5 in Nepal. It is the place where, according to Buddhist tradition, Queen Mahamayadevi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in 563 BCE. Gautama, who achieved Enlightenment some time around 528 BCE, became the Buddha and founded Buddhism.
Winner of the People's Choice Award - Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival 2009
Winner of the Activism through Adventure Award - Boulder Adventure Film Festival 2009
The World's rivers are being dammed now faster than ever. In response to this a group of whitewater paddlers set out on a one year adventure to document what could be the last descent. Nepal's Marsyangdi River, Uganda's White Nile River and India's Brahmaputra River are all in the process of being dammed or are threatened by large-scale hydroelectric projects. These rivers also happen to be home to native people living sustainably in their environment, the most ecologically diverse areas in the world, and gigantic whitewater.
Friendship Society Nepal (FSN) is born with a vision that all humans have a fundamental right to ecological, economic and social security, to the protection and defense of their resources and their livelihoods. We therefore view the conservation of environment and protection of all forms of culture and heritage which will eventually lead to sustainability and development of minority group.
Considering this as a fundamental human duty and a social responsibility, FSN is engaged in environment conservation, drinking water, monastery construction, old heritage construction, and sustainable development, education for poor children, helping poor family, small community infrastructure and community health.We believe that campaigns and programmes we carry lead to improvement of livelihoods of the marginalized community and education of poor children and ultimately overcome poverty and powerlessness.
Established in 2010 FSN is a legal entity registered (Regd. No. 613) with Kathmandu District Administrative Office of Nepal Government under the Organization Registration Act of 1977. The Nepali name of the organization is MitrataSamaj Nepal (Friendship Society Nepal). Friendship Society Nepal (FSN) is affiliated (Affiliation No. 41452) to the Social Welfare Council, a coordinating and umbrella body of NGOs in Nepal.
Conquering the Mt Everest is every adventurers dream destination. Everest Base Camp Trek is one of the most famous treks in the world. The journey takes us closer to the world’s highest point. It takes place in the Khumbu region of Nepal, the land of Himalayas. This is a beautiful journey presenting authentic natural and cultural beauty of Khumbu. It is a lifetime experience to enjoy the Everest massifs up close and an indescribable sight.The journey, from the beginning to the end is inspirational and breath-taking.
In early February of 2020 I hiked the Mardi Himal trek alone in Nepal's Annapurna Mountain Range. The 25 mile hike took me three days to complete and reached altitudes of 15,000ft above sea level.
Myanglung is a municipality and the district headquarters of Terhathum District of Province No. 1 in eastern Nepal. The municipality is situated at an elevation of about 1500 metres above sea level.[1] Myanglung was converted into a municipality from a village development committee on 18 May 2014, merging the existing village development committees of Myanglung, Piple, Jirikhimti, Ambung, Sabla and Tamphula. According to the census of 2011 the total population of Myanglung is 19,659 including five VDCs
If you love this movie, book a holiday to Nepal. The motorcycle tour group is called Hearts & Tears, based in Pokhara. Ask for Matthew Gardner. http://www.heartsandtears.com/
This video was made by:
Gone Adventurin', Matthew Gardener, Tim Weller, Michael Lutman and Craig Hembrow.
The Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf Film Archive is housed at the School of Oriental and African Studies in London where Fürer-Haimendorf was Professor. The 16mm cine footage was digitised by Digital Himalaya Project staff www.digitalhimalaya.org. It shows Khumjung, Thame Mani Rimdu, Khumjung, and then Gokyo, and Tengboche.
Jhapa District Documentary by Nepal Tourism Board. Jhapa district, located on Eastern Development Region of Nepal, is fertile and dense populated district of Mechi Zone. This district is spreed in 1606 sq km. Jhapa boundary is surrounded by India in east and south side, Morang district in west and Illam district in north.
In Human Development Index this district is located in third rank. Bhadrapur is Headquarter of Jhapa District which is located on 13 km south from Birtamod. Nepal's lowest land Kechana Kawal(58 m from sea level) and longest concrete bridge kanakai bridge(702 m) is located on Jhapa District. Jhapa is main district for crop production.
Jumla District, a part of Karnali Zone, is one of the seventy five districts of Nepal. The district, with Jumla as its district headquarters, covers an area of 2,531 km² and had a population of 89,427 in 2001 and 108,921 in 2011.
The origin of Nepali language is Sinja of Jumla. Therefore, the Nepali dialect “Khas Bhasa” is still spoken among the people in this region.
Rice (Oryza sativa L) cultivation in Jumla ranges from 2,400 to 3,050 m altitude, which is the highest elevation in the world. The highest elevation at 3,050 m is Chhumjul of Jumla, a record altitude, where rice is cultivated in Nepal. Jumli Marshi, a Japonica variety of indigenous rice, having cold tolerant gene, is probably cultivated since 1,300 years ago in Jumla in the bank of the Tila river. The Tila Valley as well as the Sinja Khola Valley are covered with paddy fields growing the ‘Kala Marshi’ rice variety, a unique red rice that is sought after for its special taste.
Old village life in Nepal
The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal (Nepali: सङ्घीय लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्र नेपाल Sanghiya Loktāntrik Ganatantra Nepāl), is a landlocked central Himalayan country in South Asia. It has a population of 26.4 million and is the 93rd largest country by area. Bordering China in the north and India in the south, east, and west, it is the largest sovereign Himalayan state. Nepal does not border Bangladesh, which is located within only 27 km (17 mi) of its southeastern tip. It neither borders Bhutan due to the Indian state of Sikkim being located in between. Nepal has a diverse geography, including fertile plains, subalpine forested hills, and eight of the world's ten tallest mountains, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Kathmandu is the nation's capital and largest city. It is a multiethnic nation with Nepali as the official language.
Beautiful Village Life in Midwest Nepal | Barekot, Jajarkot |
Barekot (Nepali: बारेकोट गाउँपालिका) is a rural municipality located in Jajarkot District of Karnali Province of Nepal.[1][2]
According to Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration Barekot has an area of 577.5 square kilometres (223.0 sq mi) and the total population of the rural municipality is 18,083 as of 2011 Nepal census.[3]
Ramidanda, Rokayagaun, Nayakwada and Sakala which previously were all separate Village development committees merged to form this new local level body. Fulfilling the requirement of the new Constitution of Nepal 2015, Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration replaced all old VDCs and Municipalities into 753 new local level bodies.
Nepal is known all over the world for its spectacular mountains, its rich cultural ambiance, natural beauty and diverse wildlife. However, there is so much more to explore and visit in Nepal than your run-off-the-mill sites and locations that are advertised everywhere. Although the famous sites and destinations are quite spectacular in their own unique way and hold special places in my people’s hearts, you may want to explore the less-trodden sites and destinations every once in a while to truly take in the beauty and tranquility of Nepal. As such, here are the 7 hidden best places to visit in Nepal –
#7 The Siddha Gufa in Bandipur
Bandipur Village
Nepal has many caves and hidden underground crevasses, especially in places like Pokhara and Mustang. Correspondingly, in a little village called Bandipur as well, there lies the Siddha Gufa. The cave is 437 meters deep with a 50 meter high rock ceiling. It is also said to be the largest cave in Nepal. With the ceiling of the cave covered in roosting bats, exploring the cave is quite a thrill. The grand interior of the cave eroded with minerals like the stalagmites and the stalactites gives the insides of the cave a cathedral-like impression.
Moreover, Bandipur itself is a dainty little town that you can enjoy a lovely hike/short trek in. It is mostly occupied by the Newars, and thus- you can experience a beautiful Newari culture as you roam the cobbled streets of the village lined with traditional old houses.
#6 The Phulchowki Hill Station
Phulchowki is the highest hill station situated to the south of the capital. Among the best places to visit in Nepal, Phulchowki is one of the most easily accessible viewpoints that is ornamented with amazing foliage and is great for bird-watching. Hiking to the Phulchowki hill is considered one of the most tranquil and naturally rich hikes around the Kathmandu Valley. Along the way to the hill station, you also pass by Nepal’s National Botanical Garden at Godavari as well.
From the view point, you get spectacular panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley, along with sights of the Annapurna range and Mount Gaurishankar to the east. It is a glorious trip that you can do within a few hours from the city.
#5 The Gorakhnath Cave in Gorkha
Gurkha Durbar, Nepal
An important site for the Hindu people, the Gorakhnath Cave is the home of the Gorakhnath Baba- a sage who legends say made the prediction of King Prithvi Narayan Shah unifying Nepal. It is also believed that Gorkha got its name from this holy sage. A cave carved out of solid rock, it is a revered site for followers of Gorakhnath. The cave is situated ten meters below the southern side of the Royal Palace of Gorkha. People from different parts of Nepal and followers of Hindu religions from different parts of the world come to worship Gorakhnath.
#4 The Barun Valley in the Makalu Barun National Park
Barun Valley
Similarly, the Barun valley is another hidden gem of Nepal. A Himalayan valley located at the base of the Makalu Himal, Barun valley is a beautiful paradise of unsullied natural riches. Harboring some of the last untouched mountain ecosystems, the Barun Valley is quite a tranquil and Amazon-like hidden destination.
The naturally lush green carpet that envelops the valley is a result of glacial activity that the Barun Valley underwent. Likewise, this valley also lies along the route to the Makalu Base Camp. It is recognized as a safe haven for tremendous diversity of plants and animals, including many endangered species as well.
