Tuesday, 19 May 2015

Current situation of trekking in Nepal post-earthquake and the impact on The Mountain Company’s Autumn treks

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Photo: summit day on Mera Peak in Nepal Following two earthquakes in Nepal on April 25th and May 12th we at The Mountain Company (“TMC”)...
Saturday, 16 May 2015

Trip report for Dhaulagiri Circuit led by Almas Khan in April 2015

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Photo: terraced fields near Muri village Our Dhaulagiri Circuit trek in April 2015 was led by Almas Khan. Almas led our successful Octo...
Friday, 15 May 2015

Current condition of temples and buildings at World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu Valley following April 2015 earthquake in Nepal

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On April 25th 2015 there was 7.8 Richter scale earthquake in Nepal resulting in 9,000 fatalities and 19,000 injuries mainly in Gorkha, Dhad...
Monday, 2 March 2015

Black-necked cranes in Bhutan

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Photo: Black-necked cranes in Phobjika valley in Bhutan A Black-necked crane (Grus nigricollis) has an average height of 1.5 meters,...
Friday, 13 February 2015

Classic Circuit and The Great Himalaya ("GHT") treks in Nepal

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Photo: Phoksumdo Lake on Upper Dolpo to Jomsom GHT Two of our most popular types of treks in Nepal are the Classic Circuits and trips al...
Monday, 9 February 2015

Tsechu (religious festivals) in Bhutan with dates for 2015

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Photo: mask dance at Paro Tsechu If you are planning a visit to Bhutan it is well worth considering coming during one of the tsechu (rel...
Saturday, 10 January 2015

Weather forecasts for our Himalayan treks and expeditions during 2015

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The Mountain Company has recently made an agreement with EverestWeather.com  (West Coast Weather, LLC) to provide professional weather...