Blog Posts for Nepal

  • Describe this image in one word

    By Kellie Bright on Wed, 07/12/2011 - 10:04am , 0 comments

    We posted this incredible picture from Everest Base Camp, Nepal on Facebook recently, and asked people to describe it in one word. We had an overwhelming response, with over 200 people adding their thoughts.

    We've chosen a few to feature in this blog, but to see the rest or add your own, simply "like" us on Facebook and check it out.
     

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  • Cat versus bird: The grand final edition

    By Kellie Bright on Thu, 29/09/2011 - 9:52am , 0 comments

    We all know cats and birds don't get along. So expect a ferocious battle when the Geelong Cats take on the Collingwood Magpies in the 2011 AFL Grand Final this weekend.

    In honour of these two tough teams, we take a look at some of the world's most formidable cats and birds.

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  • Nepalese Festival brings families together

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 26/09/2011 - 9:12am , 0 comments

    Right now, the people of Nepal are gearing up for their longest and largest festival. Dashain runs for 15 days and commemorates the victories of good over evil, with an emphasis on bringing families together.

    Dashain starts from the bright lunar fortnight and lasts until the day of the full moon. This year, the festival falls on 28 September and people of all ages, creeds and castes will converge on Nepal to take part.

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  • In defence of books

    By Leigh on Wed, 03/08/2011 - 10:34am , 1 comments

    As the battle between ereaders and traditional books rages on, many travellers are starting to think ahead when it comes to packing for their trip.

    Many seasoned travellers who have been staunch advocates for the traditional book are starting to see the benefits of a smaller, lighter way to devour their reading material while on holiday.

    Peregrine staff are not only a well travelled bunch, but many of them are also voracious readers - so I asked them to weigh in on the matter. And, overwhelmingly, the response was for books over ereaders.

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  • Interview with Jangbu Sherpa

    By Leigh on Fri, 24/06/2011 - 12:12pm , 0 comments

    Not many people can say they’ve spent two hours atop Mt Everest, watching a group of friends paraglide from the summit.

    But one of our local leaders, Jangbu, did just that on 21 May, when he fulfilled a dream five years in the making.

    Listen to this inspirational sherpa describe what it's like to climb Mt Everest for the first time. And find out how you can trek alongside him on a trip of your own.

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  • Ama Dablam in Everest region, Nepal - Image of the Week

    By Leigh on Thu, 23/06/2011 - 12:06pm , 0 comments

    Image of the week: Ama Dablam in Everest region, Nepal, by Ben Naden

    Trip of the week: Everest Base Camp & Kala Patar
    Save 10% off departures from 1 Sep 2011 to 31 December 2011!

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  • 24 hours in Pokhara

    By Leigh on Wed, 22/06/2011 - 11:02am , 0 comments

    Whether you’re en route to trek the Annapurna or just taking in some beautiful panoramas, if your Nepal adventure takes you west of Kathmandu, chances are you’ll spend a little time in the pretty lakeside town of Pokhara. Lucky you – it’s a great place to chill out, with out-of-this-world mountain views and a lively social scene. We asked our Himalaya Destination Manager Steve Wroe for his perfect Pokhara day.

    Morning stroll

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  • How to pack for your trek

    By Kellie Bright on Tue, 21/06/2011 - 12:05pm , 0 comments


    Steve Wroe, our Himalaya Destination Manager, gives you a rundown on how and what to pack for your trek:

    When preparing to head off on a trek, packing is usually one of the last things we do.  Despite having packed for trekking/outdoor trips countless times, I still rely on a packing method I learned from a world-renowned trekking guru. Of course lists are good, but what if you forget to put something on the list?

    What sort of trek are we packing for?

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  • Five of the best from Kathmandu

    By Kellie Bright on Mon, 20/06/2011 - 12:14pm , 0 comments

    Whether you're in the air or on the ground, Kathmandu provides some of the most breathtaking sights in Nepal. We asked our Nepal Destination Manager Steve Wroe for his top five tips on making the most of magical Kathmandu.

    Delve into the heart of old town

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  • Peregrine leader summits Everest

    By Leigh on Thu, 16/06/2011 - 1:24am , 13 comments

    On 21 May 2011 at 8am one of our local leaders Jangbu reached the summit of Mt Everest. Jangbu has been leading tours in Nepal for us for ten years and is the second Peregrine leader to summit Everest. We decided to quiz Jangbu on his climb to find out what it really takes to reach the top of the world…

    How long have you wanted to summit Everest?
    Climbing Everest was my dream since I started mountaineering in 2006.

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  • Annapurna vs Everest – the definitive guide

    By Paddy Scott on Wed, 15/06/2011 - 10:44am , 5 comments

    The most common question we get asked by travellers interested in a trek in Nepal is: should I go to Annapurna or Everest? So here it is – our guide to which one you should choose for your next trekking adventure.

    Of course it’s not an easy question to answer, as each experience is brilliant, so we’d say try both! But if you are short of time, and have to choose one, we have some pointers to help make your decision a little easier.

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  • Mt Kailash, Tibet - Image of the Week

    By Leigh on Fri, 03/06/2011 - 4:48am , 0 comments

    Image of the week: Mt Kailash, Tibet

    Trip of the week: Kailash & Manasarovar Explorer

    Check out our Himalaya brochure.

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  • Island Peak in Everest, Nepal - Image of the Week

    By Leigh on Tue, 31/05/2011 - 3:54am , 0 comments

    Image of the week: Island Peak in Everest, Nepal, by Steve Wroe

    Trip of the week: Island Peak, Everest & Gokyo

    Do you like what you see? Then why not have a look at our Island Peak, Everest & Gokyo adventure. Island Peak (6189m), also known as Imja Tse, lies to the south of Mount Everest and is one of the most popular of the trekking peaks.

     

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  • The best mini-adventures on foot

    By Rob Forsyth on Mon, 11/04/2011 - 11:32am , 0 comments

    Leigh, our Social Media guru, recently made it to Machu Picchu after tackling the Inca Trail – a four-day trek through the lush, challenging Peruvian Andes. With fabulous views across varying scenery, high passes to test the legs and a stunning collection of Incan remains en route, it’s a trail that packs so much into its relatively short duration. So where else to trek if you’re short on time but long on adventure? Take a walk through our recommendations.

    Walking the Great Wall

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  • Travel books: one new, one old, two reviews.

    By Rob Forsyth on Fri, 04/03/2011 - 3:25am , 0 comments

    To a Mountain in Tibet, by Colin Thubron

    A simple tale of a man travelling on foot to the sacred slopes of the holy mountain of Kailas in the western Himalaya, Thubron’s deceptively profound account is also an inner journey of remembrance and grief: for his recently deceased mother, and for other family members also departed.

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