Explore Himalaya at the Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2009, Jaipur

Explore Himalaya attended the Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2009 held in Jaipur, India from 19th - 21st April. The international tourism conference and exhibition was organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The event saw the participation of around 175 foreign tour operators and travel writers from across 45 countries.

Explore Himalaya at Great India Travel Bazaar

Great Indian Travel Bazaar 2009

May Festivals

Buddha Jayanti / Purnima

Location: All over Nepal

Date: May 9th, 2009

Buddha Jayanti celebrates the three most important events in Gautam Buddha's life: his birth, his attainment of enlightenment and ‘nirvana’ or his departure from the mortal world. It is widely celebrated on a full moon night in Baisakh (April / May).

A fair is held in Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. There are celebrations in Swayambhunath, Bodhnath and Patan. There are also mask dances in Swayambhunath stupa. There are prayers, sermons and non-stop recitations of Buddhist scriptures resonate in monasteries, religious halls and stupas around the country, especially in Lumbini. People offer incense, flowers, candles and fruits. The Banyan tree - called the Bodhi tree for its part in Buddha's enlightenment - also receives a fair share of garlands and colorful prayer flags adorn it. People also sprinkle milk and scented waters on its roots and light rows of lamps around it.

Fishtail Air adds the new AS 350 B2 to its fleet

Fishtail Air Pvt Ltd has added the new AS 350 B2 helicopter to its fleet. According to Mr. Sajish Shrestha, the Marketing Manager, Fishtail Air,the aircraft arrived in Kathmandu on 11th April and the company operated its first flight on April 16th 2009, when it made a rescue operation for an Austrian client , Peter Brandner. The rescue flight was made from Gunsa in Taplejung at a height of 17,500ft.

The special feature of the aircraft is that it can land up to an altitude of 20,000 feet, has a fail safe design and has a seating capacity of 5 people, excluding the pilot. According to Mr.Shrestha, the operation of two brand new aircrafts, AS 350 B 3 are in the pipeline.

Fishtail Air operates flights for sightseeing, rescue, medical evacuation, corporate movement, project support, expedition works or any other purposes that need the services of a Helicopter. The company also operates support flights for trekking which is getting really popular these days in the name of “Heli-Trekking”.

Hotel Tibet

Hotel Tibet is located near the former royal palace, the Narayanhiti Palace, which has now been converted into a national museum. The hotel is at a comfortable walking distance from all major embassies, airline offices, banks, immigration office and the tourist hub, Thamel. It is just 8km from the Tribhuvan International Airport and offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu valley and the surrounding hills.

Hotel Tibet

The hotel offers accommodation of international standard at reasonable rates, with all basic amenities essential for a deluxe hotel. The hotel boasts of 55 well appointed rooms, furnished with hand - loomed Tibetan carpets, multi channel satellite T.V, phones with international direct dialing .

Hotel Tibet

For dining pleasure the hotel has a restaurant, The Himalayan Restaurant, which serves fine continental, Chinese, Indian, Nepali and Tibetan cuisine. The Shangri-La bar, in the lobby, is the perfect place to relax with your favorite drink after a hectic days schedule or simply enjoy the soft background music. There is also a roof top terraced garden.

Hotel Tibet

Other services include free safe deposit locker, 24 hours foreign currency exchange, house doctor on call, meditation center and baby sitting services. The hotel's concierge offers information on excursions, transportation, valley sightseeing information etc.

Hotel Tibet

For its warm hospitality and homely environment the Hotel Tibet, has been recommended by travel guides such as the 'Lonely Planet' and 'Le Guide Du Routard'.

Hotel Tibet

Call: 977 - 1 - 4429085 - 8
Fax: 977 - 1- 4410957

http://www.hotel-tibet.com

Email: htltibet@mail.com.np

[Photo Credits: Nadia Neupokoeva]

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