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Photography Tours in Nepal

Trip Overview Photography entitles all about taking photos. It's not about trekking, hiking, expedition or any other activities that people understand about touring in Nepal. With diverse natural beauty and countless historic monuments, temples, culture, and ethnicity Nepal have become a dream destination for every Photographer. So, our Nepal photography tour is purely for the photographer. This tour takes you to some of the inherent destinations of scintillating eco-cultural heritages. Starting from the complex cultural practices of Kathmandu valley this tour extends to picturesque mountain sceneries from Muktinath and finally to magical landscapes and wild lives of Pokhara and Chitwan. Note: This trip is customizable. As per your interest destinations and holiday duration, we can reschedule it. Detailed Itinerary Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,350m) Upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport, a representative from  Mountain Guide Nepal  greets you. The...

The 5 colors of prayer flags

The Prayer Flag  According to the Nyingma School (Ancient Ones) the color element correspondence is:  Blue – space  White – air (sometimes referred to wind or cloud)    Red – fire    Green – water    Yellow – earth  The New Translation Schools switch the colors for air and water but keep the order of the colors the same.  

Around Kathmandu/Pokhara/Nagarko

T his is a promising photography tour for the photography lovers to offer them an insightful tour to the UNESCO world Heritage Sites inside the Kathmandu valley along with several other places of historic, cultural and religious significance around the Kathmandu valley. The tour takes us to the ancient markets, medieval palaces squares and museums along with ancient Newari settlements and shrines of the local deities. Also the tour leads us to the mid-hills and villages around the valley to explore the country lifestyle and cultural diversity of several ethnic groups. The tour then takes us to the beautiful lake city of Pokhara where you can experience the nature amplified with the majestic Himalayan vistas along with sparkling lakes where you can enjoy boating and canoeing thrills. Pokhara is naturally rich and has lot more natural places to see from dark caves to stunning waterfalls and deep gorges. Last but not the least, the tour will lead us to the beautiful Nagarkot village,...

TIJI MUSTANG

Star 22ⁿᵈ to 24ᵗʰ May 2017 Tiji is a fascinating annual three-day festival consisting of Tibetan rituals that celebrate the myth of a son who had to save the Mustang kingdom from destruction. The festival is  indigenous to Lo-Manthang, Upper Mustang. "Tiji" the name is an abbreviation of the word "Tempa Chirim" which means "Prayer for World Peace". This festival commemorates the victory of Lord Buddha's incarnation Dorjee Sonnu over a demon called Man Tam Ru a vicious creature feeding on human beings and causing storms and droughts.  The Tiji festival usually takes place around mid May and lasts for 3 days. The monks of Lo Manthang's "Choedhe" monastery perform ritual dances during the celebration. The harassment of Ma Tam Ru Ta (in a dance called "Tsa Chham" on the first day), the birth of Dorjee Sonnu as the demon's son (on the second day called "Nga Chham") and the attempt to return the demon to...

Photography Tour in Nepal

Trip Overview Photography- entitle all about taking photos. It's not about trekking, hiking, expedition or any other activities that people understand about touring in Nepal. With diverse natural beauty and countless historic monuments, temples, culture and ethnicity Nepal has become a dream destination of every Photographer. So, our Nepal photography tour is purely for photographer. This tour takes you to some of the inherent destinations of scintillating eco-cultural heritages. Starting from the complex cultural practices of Kathmandu valley this tour extends to picturesque mountain sceneries from Muktinath and finally to magical landscapes and wild lives of Pokhara and Chitwan. Note: This trip is customizable. As per your interest destinations and holiday duration, we can reschedule it.  Detailed Itinerary Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu (1,350m) Upon your arrival in Kathmandu airport a representative from Mountain Guides Nepal greets you. Then you will be...