Essential Requirements for Tourism

1,Time, as the hours for leisure increase so does the opportunity for travel. Changes in work days or hours, school calendars will affect how and when people can travel. The overall travel pattern has moved from a two week vacation to 6-8 three or four day mini-vacations per year.

2,Money, the majority of travel requires discretionary income. Discretionary income is money left over after all monetary obligations (food, rent and taxes) have been paid.

3,Mobility, is the access to transportation (car, bus, plane, train or ship) and the hours required to get to their destination.

4,Motivation, is the reason people travel. Motivations may include seeking novelty, education, meet new people, adventure or stress reduction.

Transportation

Time and Money: This is the critical component to tourism, the ability to get from Point A to Point B and back, or to Point C, D, E.... The variables of Time, how long it takes to get to a specific destination, and Money, how much it costs to get to your destination. Tourism developments are dependent on the ease of access and types of transportation available.

Facilities in DimensionsTourism

When tourists arrive at attractions they require facilities to provide services.
Lodging: Represent a variety of services from campgrounds, RV parks, motels and five star resorts.
Food & Beverage: Not only provide basic sustenance for tourists but an important factor in the overall tourism experience.
Support Services: Usually are represented by small retail businesses providing souvenirs and personal services. Shopping is an integral part of the travel experience. Tourists seek unique and novel items which represent the area and cultures they visit.
Infrastructure: The basic services on which all tourism depends. These systems include water and sewer systems, communication networks, medical facilities, electricity, police and fire protection and roads.

Dimensions of Tourism

All tourism activities are related to one or more of the following dimensions of tourism.
Attractions: Are the primary motivation for traveling. They may be a primary destination such as Disney World or secondary destination which are interesting places to visit on the way to your primary destination. Most tourist traveling from the east to go to Las Vegas will stopover at the Grand Canyon national Park on the way. Attractions usually focus on natural resources, culture, ethnicity or entertainment.
Natural Resources: Natural resources are the combination of physical features (Yosemite National Park, California), the climate (Vail, Colorado), and the natural beauty of the area (Acadia National Park, Maine). The challenge to managing natural resources based tourism is to preserve the natural resource from the impact of the tourist's.
Culture: A way of life which is observed through a peoples religion, history, government and traditions.
Ethnicity: To visit family and friends.
Entertainment: Tourism developments of all sizes from Disney World, Universal Studios, Las Vegas to local community Special Events and Festivals such as the Bloomsday Road Race in Spokane, Washington.
X-treme Tourism: Tourism based on high adventure activities (See Whirlwind Tourism)

More Tours

Private Beach Tour: We take you through small villages in the countryside down to the wild atlantic coast of St.Lucia. Enjoy the fun of a real off-road drive & discover the rugged coastal beauty of the island´s North-East.Have a swim in the Atlantic ocean & relax in the untouched nature of a secluded beach.There we will serve you a complimentary local snack & rumpunch or juice.Cost per person: 25,-USA beach barbeque can be arranged for an additional price of 10,-US per person.
Special Soufriere Tour for Cruise Ship Passengers8:30 Departure at the dock & passing through Castries , St.Lucia´s capital. Drive down south on the scenic Westcoast road passing St.Lucia´s largest banana plantation & quaint fishing villages. Then we go off-road to the rainforest where we walk to a secluded waterfall. Take a refreshing bath in the natural ´swimming pool´.Then we take you to the volcano where you can see the bubbling sulphur springs.A delicious lunch-buffet will be served at the Still Beach Resort. After lunch you have time for swimming or snorkeling.

"DOUBLE FUN FALLS"Special Jeep-Tour to Soufriere
You will be picked up in an open Landrover jeep and then we take you right through Roseau Valley, St.Lucia´s largest Banana Plantation and through small villages in the countryside.When we reach the outskirts of the rainforest we drive off-road to a point where you can view Mount Gimie, ST.Lucia´s highest mountain.Take photos and eat fresh tropical fruits offered by local farmers.Along the way you can discover tropical rainforest vegetation like fern trees, heliconias and bromeliads.Join us for a 15 min. walk to a secluded waterfall in a protected nature area.After the walk, you will visit La Sikwi , a restored 18th. Century sugarmill .We then take the west coast road to Soufriere passing through quaint fishing villages.In Soufriere we visit the Piton Falls where you can enjoy a relaxing bath in the warm, mineral-rich water.A delicious lunch buffet of local dishes will be served at the `Still Beach Resort`.After lunch you have enough time for swimming or snorkeling

Rainforest Tours

Tour 1: (Easy) Join us for a short walk to a secluded waterfall where you can take a refreshing bath in the natural swimming pool & enjoy fresh tropical fruits served by local farmers. This tour is also ideal for children.

Tour 2: (Intermediate)This trail leads you about 1½ hours ( both ways) to another secluded waterfall and can be recommended if you've had some hiking experience. During this invigorating hike you will experience the untouched beauty of the rainforest up close. If you want to reach the natural pool, imitate Tarzan by climbing down a rope.

Tour 3: (Advanced)This outing is recommended for adventurous people who are able to hike in the deep woods of the jungle for at least three hours. Hike over machete cleared mountain trails and through rocky streams to one of the tallest accessible waterfalls of St. Lucia.
The Rainforest hiking tours are followed by a delicious buffet of local dishes at a secluded bay. There you have enough time in the afternoon to go snorkeling or swimming.

Bird watching Trip in Nepal

Himalaya journey Treks & expediton arrange the Bird watching trip in Nepal where you will see the different type of the bird including the Nepal National Bird as phesant (Dhape). Nepal is Bird Watcher's Paradise with 873 species (10% of the world's total bird's species) of birds. Nepal, though small in its size, has all kinds of habitats for birds-wetlands, lakes, tropical and subtropical forests, coniferous and Himalayan habitats.
We have been promoting bird watching trip with much interest and vigor as Plan Holidays comprise the people of wildlife and birding background. Himalay journey Trekking worked as a Naturalist in Chitwan National Park,Royal Bardia National parks,Sagarmatha National park, Shiva puri national park Tours also spent more than a decade in wildlife tourism and has extensively lead birding trips in various parts of Nepal.
Bird watching trip Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet the guide at the airport and transfer to hotel. In the evening, we invite you for a welcome dinner in a typical Nepali Restaurant with cultural performance. Day 02: Kathmandu Valley Sightseeing Today, you will visit the medieval palaces, temples, Buddhist Stupas, monasteries and courtyards, all with intricate wood, metal and stone works. The places of interest are Pashuapatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Bhaktapur and Kathmandu Durbar Square. Day 03: Kathmandu-Patan-Bird Watching in Godavari Botanical Garden Drive to Patan where you will visit the Durbar Square, Krishna Temple and Golden Temple. From here you will continue to Godavari. Check in hotel and after refreshment, bird watching trip in Godavari Botanical Garden. Day 04: Godavari-Phulchoki Hill-Kathmandu After breakfast, leave with lunch pack and hike up the Phulchoki Hill. Full day birding. In the evening return to Kathmandu. Day 05: Birding in Nagarjuna Forest and Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. Return to hotel in Kathmandu. Day 06: Kathmandu-Chitwan ( 160km, 4 hrs). Drive to Chitwan National Park and check in the resort. In the afternoon, short Tharu Village Visit. Day 07: Birding at Chitwan Full day birding trip in different vegetations of the park, from wetlands to grasslands to salforest. Overnight bungalow Day 08: Chitwan-Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve A full day birding trip in the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve. Overnight bungalow. Day 09: Flight back to Kathmandu. Upon arrival transfer to airport. Day 10: At leisure in Kathmandu. Day 11: Back to onward destion.

Mountain Flight in Nepal

In Nepal, seeing the remote corners of the Himalayas need not be a problem. Mountain flights provide the answer. In just a short time, you will be experiencing the Himalayas at such close range it will seem as though you could reach out and touch them. There before your eyes is the world's tallest mountain, Everest at 8848m (29,028ft). Among spectacular panoramic views of the 850 mountains over 6000 meters (19,680ft), you will see Kanchenjunga (8586m/ 28,162ft), Makalu (8463m/ 27,766ft), Lothse (8400m/ 27,940ft) and Manaslu (8165m/ 26,781ft). This is a sure way to touch any visitor's heart and to give great pleasure.
Only an awe-stricken silence can come close to match the experience of going on a mountain flight to encounter the tallest mountains of this earth. No wonder mountain fly-bys have become a popular tourist attraction in Nepal. Four airlines offer regular flights taking you over the snow-capped peaks of the Himalaya. and offer a panoramic view of the Himalaya in just one hour. As the aircraft lifts up and heads towards the east, passengers don't have to wait too long to find out what's in store for them.
First to their far left visitors see Gosaithan, also called Shisha Pangma, standing at the majestic height of 8,013 m. Immediately to the right of Gosaithan, there appears Dorje Lakpa (6,966 m), a mountain that looks like the number 8 lying down and covered with snow. To the right of Dorje Lakpa is Phurbi-Ghyachu, which looms over the Kathmandu Valley.As the plane moves along, the mountains come closer and closer. Next on the vision is Choba-Bharnare, the smallest one of the lot at 5,933 m but singularly stubborn as it has never been climbed. Then appears the mountain that is not only prominent in sight but also in spirituality - Gauri Shanker. Lord Shiva and his consort Gauri are said to protect this mountain, at the proud height of 7,134 m, and the summit had a history ofunsuccessful attempts till 1979. Gauri-Shanker is sharp and very conspicuous during the mountain flight.
As the plane moves towards the land of the rising sun, the eastern Himalaya, a succession of glorious mountains follow. Melungtse, a plateau-like mountain, stretches up to 7,023 m. Chugimago at 6,297 m is still a virgin, waiting to be climbed. Next is Karyolung, an intensely white mountain that at 6,511 m gleams with the rising sun. Cho-Oyu is the eighth highest mountain in the world. Reaching a height of 8,201 m, it appears stunningly beautiful from the aircraft.
Next on the menu is Gyachungkang, at a majestic height of 7,952 m, considered an extremely difficult climb. To the right of Gyachungkang is Pumori (7,161 m). As passengers get closer to Everest, there's Nuptse (7,855 m), which means West Peak, signifying its direction from Everest. Finally, there's Everest (8,848 m) itself, known as Sagarmatha by the Nepalese and Chomolungma by the Tibetans. Much has already been written about Everest, but actually witness it to face to face during a mountain flight is something else. Even while it looms there in front of the eyes, it remains an enigma, this highest spot on earth.

Mountain Biking tour in Nepal

Nepal is a paradise for bikers to explore the quaint villages and life styles of inhabited people, grassy meadows and multi color flowers, splendid views of snowy mountains, temples and monasteries. In the Kathmandu valley are many mud tracks that have created a part of heaven to bikers. Join with us in biking trip for pleasure and adventurous experienced
Mountain Biking is a fast way to see rural Nepal. Nepal's extraordinary contours and numerous tracks and trails make it an ideal place for mountain biking. You not only climb up and down challenging mountain roads but also have wonderful opportunity to admire the magnificent scenery around. You can ride through rice fields, bike to the Terai towns or test your mountain biking skills by travelling to Mount Mera with your bike. The mountain biking possibilities and streets are "endless" in Nepal. There are many mountain mud tracks that have created a paradise for the action biker.
Balaju -KakaniSet off towards Kakani off the bifurcation at Balaju. It is a slow and easy ascent to this hill resort 23 km northwest of Kathmandu. The entire trip offers a magnificent view of the valley along with the fresh and serene atmosphere of the hills. The route passes through forests, waterfalls and meadows. There are several restaurants on the way if you feel like resting or munching on some snacks.
Bhaktapur -DhulekhelFor mountain bikers looking for a peaceful ride, the road leading from Bhaktapur to Dhulikhel, a hill resort 32 km east of Kathmandu, is simply terrific. The highway hardly sees any traffic and the view is magnificent. Dhulikhel can also be approached from Banepa, 4 km east of Dhulikhel, and Nala, 4 km northwest of Banepa. Further hiking to Panauti, three hours south of Dhulikhel, is possible. A day's walk to Namobuddha is also a lot of fun.
Bhaktapur –ChangunarayanWalking north from Bhaktapur, turn left from the road leading to Nagarkot to reach Changu Narayan. The six-hour walk is an easy one with panoramic views of the mountains, fields and the Manohara river. There is also a small village on the eastern side of the temple. A hike to Nagarkot from Changu Narayan takes five hours and is more adventurous.
Sankhu -NagarkotStarting off towards the east from Sankhu, it takes around three-four hours to hike to Nagarkot, a hill resort 32 km east of Kathmandu. The road passes through terraced fields and strutted houses. This route is fun for mountain biking too. Returning from Nagarkot, you can take a different route leading towards Banepa via Nala which takes five-six hours.
Chobar –Champa DeviChobhar hill, situated 6 km south of Kathmandu, can be reached on bike in 15 minutes from the dirt road leading off from the Ring Road at Dhobighat. The Chobhar Gorge and the Jal Vinayak temple are situated here. After another 15 minutes' biking from here at Khare Bazaar, follow the dirt road leading to the right. On reaching Bansbari, hike for two hours through forest area to reach Champa Devi. This is an ideal place from where to view the whole valley. The return route can be different reaching anywhere between Pikhel and Pharping.
Around KirtipurKirtipur is situated 6 km southwest of Kathmandu and can be reached in half an hour on bike. On reaching the main bazaar, head north uphill to the Bagh Bhairav temple which has an interesting tale. Bike further uphill to reach the Shiva-Parvati temple from where you can have a splendid view of the Kathmandu Valley. Return to the bazaar and take the road leading southwest and then follow a dirt road to the Adinath Lokeswar temple.

Hotel Reservation in Nepal

We provide the reservation of all major hotels in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Daman Chitwan, and other popular destinations in the Kingdom. The tariff of these hotels starts from $10.00 onwards. These hotels include tourist standard guesthouses, one to five star deluxe hotels, and resorts at various destinations
Besides organizing the trekking and other adventure sports in Nepal, India, Tibet and Bhutan, Himalaya journeys Treks & Expedition can also organise hotel reservation, ticketing and other travel arrangements in these regions. We have special rates form non star to 5 start deluxe hotel as well as guest houses. A lot of things are in Nepal may be up to International Classes. Some Hotels are here equal to the best in the world, Which are lavish, luxurious, elegant and exclusive and the best part is that we have very reasonable prices

Expedition in Nepal ~Nepal Himalaya Expedition

The great Himalayan range in Nepal has eight out of fourteen of the world’s 8000 meter peaks with total number of 1310 snow peaks over 6000 meters and offers the best choices for Himalaya expedition and mountaineering in Nepal.
Whether the interest is simply climbing a peak or an expedition on 7000 or 8000 meter peak, climbing Himalayas in Nepal has become a dream for most of the adventure enthusiasts and mountaineers in the world.
We have the expertise to organize full scale Himalaya expedition as well as logistic support for climbing on peaks in Nepal & Tibet under the expert management of famous mountaineers.
Expedition on Pumori, Amadablam, Baruntse are considered the popular among 6000 & 7000 meter peaks where as Dhaulagiri, Makalu, Manaslu, Everest are the 8000 meter peaks for the challenging climbing in Nepal. We arrange fully guided and logistic support on Cho Oyu, Shishapangma and Everest in Tibet.

Peak Climbing in Nepal ~ Nepal peak climbing

Peak climbing in Nepal is popular and challenging tourism activities which offers wide range of the Himalayan views ,Lush valleys , beautiful landscape . Nepal has been the focus of outstanding achievements in the world of mountaineering, with it's eight peaks above 8000 meters. It has challenged the minds and bodies of those who have dared for decades Among the identified 1310 peaks in Nepal above 6000 meter, one quarter are officially opened for mountaineering activities, including the ' Nepal trekking peaks' from Nepal Mountaineering Association and Nepal tourism board. Attempt these peaks is the next step beyond 'simply' trekking, before scaling the eight thousand. For the Nepal peak climbing every climbers /mountaineers should take permit from Nepal Mountaineering association and Nepal trekking or Travel agency should be member of NMA to obtain the peak permit through Nepal Mountaineering Association.
The Nepal Mountaineering Association has designated : Group A NMA 15 trekking peaks and Group B NMA 18 peaks ranging in elevation from 5587 m (Mardi Himal). to 6654 m (Mera Peak - highest trekking peak in Nepal) as trekking peaks. For Group A NMA 15 trekking peaks permit cost 1-7 person group basis USD 500 and Group B NMA 18 trekking peaks permit cost 1-4 person group basis USD 350 . Nepal Mountaineering association determined Nepal peak climbing permit cost according to the group size but all the 33 peaks garbage deposit USD250 is required and refundable shall made as per provisions of NMA. Group A NMA peaks are Mt. Cholaste 6440m, Mt. Machharmo 6273m, Mt. Kyazo Ri 6186m, Mt. Phari Lapcha 6017m, Mt. Nirekha 6159m, Mt. Langsisa Ri 6427m, Mt. Ombigaichen 6340m, Mt. Bokta6143m, Mt. Chekigo 6257m, Mt. Lobuche west 6145m, Mt. Larkya peak 6010m, Mt. ABI 6097m, Mt. Yubra Himal 6035m, Mt. Chhukung Ri 5550m, Mt. Yala peak 5732m and group B peaks are Hinchuli 6441m, Singu Chuli (Fluted peak) 6501m, Mera peak 6654m, Kusum Kangru 6367m, Kwangde peak 6011m, Chulu East peak 6584m, Chulu West 6419m, Island peak ( Imja Tse) 6189m, Pachharmo peak 6187m, Lobuche east peak 6119m, Ramdung peak 5925m, Pisang peak 6091m, Tharpu chuli peak (Tent peak) 5663m, Khongma Tse (Mehra peak) 5849m,Ganja la chuli ( Naya kanga) 5844m, Pokhalde peak 5806m, Mardi Himal 5587m, Paldor peak5896m. Nepal trekking peaks offer a compromise between a standard trek and a full-on mountaineering expedition, ranging in difficulty from moderately steep glacier walks to technical, multi day rock and ice climbs previous climbing experience is not strictly necessary, but you need to be specially fit and able to cope with cold and stormy conditions. Himalaya Journeys Treks & Expedition offers you a special arrangement to bring you to the summit of those peaks.

Tours in Nepal - Nepal tour information

Himalaya journeys Treks & Expedition welcome you to the majestic Himalayan world of Nepal where you can experience the immense contrasts in altitude climate that support an equally spectacular variety of life styles and flora and fauna having breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks and city of natural splendor, historical, cultural and archaeological significance.
Nepal provides something for everybody - Tourists, Trekkers, River runner, wildlife enthusiast, artist, scholar, or the weary in search of a personal Shangri-La. we constantly strive to redefine the frontiers of customer satisfaction. And in our quest we have built up an enviable infrastructure that will cater to your varied needs. We have packages that suit all interests and budgets, and we specialize in offering customized packages Tours in Nepal . So while you enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas, or the excitement of white water rafting, we will quietly take care of all the details behind the scenes.
We believe in cooperation in this tourism field of serving the respected guest with the tons of harmony and the widths of our smile as well as the lengths we go to look after you/them. You can be confident that we spare no effort to satisfy you/your guest. As you know that Nepal is a popular destination for adventures/cultural tourism because of the great Himalayan range including world's highest mountain "Mount Everest- 8848 m) .We provide you various options of time-tested leisure as well as adventure packages Tours in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and Sikkim.

Nepal Trekking Information

Trekking in Nepal is one of the popular tourism activities in Nepal. Nepal trekking tour provides an opportunity to be in natural surroundings and to get away from the milling crowds of the cities. The first trekker in Nepal was Bill Tilman, who trekked in Annapurna, Langtang -Helambu and Everest regions having permission from the Maharaja (Rana Prime Minister) in 1949 than continue explore the Nepal trekking trails for trekking in Nepal Himalaya. Trekking in Nepal Himalaya is way to experience Nepal's invincible combination of Natural beauty and cultural riches is to walk through them in Himalayas. Along the trekking in Nepal with different species of forests, Rhododendrons, Spur, pine, herbs tangles, deep & narrow valley, along mighty boiling river gorges, isolated hamlets, picturesque Mountains, will also discover all sorts of gorgeous animal and wildlife, temples, monasteries, and breathtaking landscapes of Himalayan kingdom of Nepal. Nepal has numerous routes trekking trails from one village to the other, between adjoining Nepal Himalaya pasture and across well defined high altitude passes, where people travel from one valley to other for trade, cultural exchanges, and religious activities. Since Nepal trekking routes has been open Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition , has depth experience to operate Nepal popular trekking trail Annapurna region ,Everest Region, Langtang region , Nepal restricted trekking trials, Nepal remote and wilderness , Nepal non touristy trekking routes in Nepal .
Nepal Himalaya Trekking usually consists of a series of ascents and descents walking 5 to 7 hours and 9 to 14 kilometer a day on average with a trekking guide, cook and porters and on some occasion's pack animals. The intention of Nepal trekking tour is not just the particular destination, but also the journey itself in Himalayas. Nepal Himalaya trekking route will often pass through forests of rhododendron, bamboo, oak, and hemlock, visiting one or two villages each day. Rivers are crossed on log passages or suspension bridges. Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition is to ensure your comfort and safety as we take you where you want to go, at your own pace in Nepal Himalayas. HJT professional staff will show you what you have come to see, and help you discover things you had no idea about the Nepal Himalayas. HJT professional trekking operator will offer variety of different trek to Nepal Himalaya suit both beginner and experienced trekkers and Whether you have two days or three months to spend in the Himalayas also tailor- make itineraries to suit your needs for Nepal trekking tour. HJT professional tour operator arrange normal to challenging trekking with tea house and camping/tented basis trekking tour in Nepal Himalayas.

Nepal Travel information – Nepal travel general information

Namaste from Himalayan kingdom of Nepal! The Republic of Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, bordering the People's Republic of China to the north and India to the south, east and west.. For a relatively Nepal is small country, the Nepali landscape is uncommonly diverse, ranging from the humid Terai in the south to the lofty Himalayas in the north. Nepal boasts eight of the world's ten highest mountains, including Mount Everest on the border with China. Kathmandu is the capital and largest city. The exact origin of the name Nepal is uncertain, but the most popular understanding is that it is derived from Ne (holy) and pal (cave). Nepal has best geographical distribution and variation in altitude, very rare species of flora and fauna are in habitant in this green land. A rich culture, different types of ethnic groups, Peculiar tradition, innocent and friendly people are the precious ornaments of this nation. So a person who steps on this land proudly says I am in the (Paradise of the Earth). The breathe taking landscapes, snow capped peaks, fantastic eye catching panoramic view attracts everyone to fall in love with its beauty. Himalaya Journeys Treks and Expedition is operating for exploration of Nepal Himalaya.
Nepal is the one of the best travel destination in the world for Nepal Himalaya trekking, Nepal trekking tour, Adventure package tours, Expeditions, peak climbing , wildlife safari tour, white water rafting, cultural tours are major tourism activities. From the warm and lush vegetation of the lower hills to the icy slopes of the highest mountainous range on earth, You will encounter some of the most stunning scenery and the most friendly people imaginable. It's the perfect way to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to relax and enjoy nature at it s very best. So it is expecting for chance to serve our respected guests, Trekkers, Mountaineers, River runners, Wildlife enthusiasts, scholars or explorers. At this moment, We would like to inform all our guests and groups, that Himalaya Journey Treks & Expedition has been providing the excellent service for the last 14 years for all adventures activities.

Jungle Safari in Nepal - Nepal wildlife safari tour

Jungle safari in Nepal is one of the amazing adventure trip in Nepal. Nepal offers you the chance to enter the jungle and view some of the rarest and most endangered wildlife on earth. Jungle Safari in Nepal can be a very amazing experience. It is possible for any visitor / travelers to stay in these parks and take part in an organized jungle safari and activity program. It’s a great way to relax after a trek and soak up the jungle environment, bring your kids along and have the family holiday of a life time A trip to Nepal is incomplete if you have not been on a jungle safari and wildlife adventure trip. While the mountains of the highest and most magnificent peaks in the world, the tropical jungles of the Terai preserve some of the best wildlife habitat in the subcontinent. Since jungle saferi / wildlife safari adventure trip has been open in Nepal for foreign trekker/Travelers, probably Himalaya Journey Treks and Expedition has depth experience in relevant matter for operate jungle safari tour in Nepal.
The southern lowlands of Nepal are known as the Terai. This area is covered in dense tropical jungles and is home to thousands of bird and animal species, including some of the world's most exotic and endangered species. Due to increases in population, deforestation, and illegal poaching, the natural habitats of animals like One-Horned Rhino, Bengal Tiger, Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Blue Bull, and the Gharial Crocodile are being destroyed, and leading these creatures to extinction. This loss of Wildlife must be stopped so that future generations will have a healthy and balanced way of life. Fortunately, efforts are being made by the Nepalese government to preserve these natural wildlife sanctuaries and to maintain balance in the local Eco-systems. A number of conservation areas, national parks, wildlife reserves, and hunting reserves have been established in Nepal.
Today, there are 16 national parks and wildlife reserves in Nepal, including the Chitwan National Park, world heritage site. Some of the national park of Nepal known as Chitwan National Park & Bardia National park are very popular for wildlife safari adventure in Nepal except that we have many more national park , wild life reserve and conservation area including the Langtang National Park , Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park , Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve , Mustang Conservation Area , Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve , Shey-Phoksundo National Park , Parsa Wildlife Reserve, Rara National Park , Khaptad (Baba) National Park , Shivapuri national park, Suklaphant Wildlife Reserve , Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area , The Annapurna Conservation Area , Manasalu Conservation Area ,Kanchenjunga Conservation Area etc. There is many activities such as elephant ride, nature walk, canoe trip, bird watching trip, village tour & cultural performance can be enjoyed during the Jungle safari trip in Nepal.

Colonial Williamsburg Launches “Revolutionary City” Experience

Colonial Williamsburg’s new, interactive experience, The Revolutionary City – From Subjects to Citizens, is connecting guests to the climate of the period leading up to and during the American Revolution. The innovative program has contributed importantly to increased visitation to the historic site thus far in 2006. “By involving guests in this significant time period in history, we’re hoping to reinvigorate their interest in our nation’s past, present and future,” said Rex Ellis, vice president of the Historic Area, The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. “Citizen participation was as important to the Colonial Americans’ fight for freedom as it is for our democratic society today.” Each day consists of a two hour interactive program, focused on select events that portray Colonial Americans’ crucial transition from subjects to citizens. Day one features the collapse of royal government, depicting pivotal events during 1774 to 1776. Day two spans July 1776 – September 1781, beginning with the Declaration of Independence and including the British Occupation of the city. “Many of the challenges Colonial Americans faced are similar to the challenges we face today -- families are torn by war, parents and children argue about what’s right and wrong and political debates are a daily occurrence,” said Ellis. “By connecting visitors to the Colonial Americans’ personal struggles for freedom, we hope guests will reflect on the liberties we’ve been granted and develop newfound respect for the benefits of citizenship, as well as the responsibility to participate in the democratic process.”

Southeast Tourism Policy Council

Introduction:
This charter establishes a general framework of organization for cooperation between private sector tourism interests and multiple Federal and State agencies in the southeastern United States. The parties defined herein propose to work together in support of the resolution passed by the Southeast Tourism Society at the September 6, 2002 Federal-State Tourism Summit in Louisville, Kentucky, to establish a Southeast Tourism Policy Council (STPC). The parties further propose to coordinate and support the development and implementation of a strategy that encourages travel and tourism by serving as a forum for travel and tourism related issues of public policy and opinion in the Southeast United States.
The charter recognizes that the vitality of tourism in the southeast states is dependent upon providing opportunities to develop and enhance the management of travel and tourism activities in balance with sustainable management practices that keep the environment in a sound state, and prevent the exploitation, destruction, or neglect of the natural, historical, and cultural resources, and the national patrimony of the southeast.
In order to assure equity in representation, the STPC shall be structured in such manner that no party will have more than one representative on the governing board and no party will have more than one vote in policy and governance issues considered by the council.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Southeast Tourism Policy Council to provide leadership that insures broad representation of tourism interests in the southeast, encourage partnerships between public and private sectors of tourism and advocate for sustainable economic growth in an environmentally responsible way.
Vision Statement
By 2008, the Southeast Tourism Policy Council will lead the travel and tourism industry in identifying and analyzing travel and tourism issues and serve as a forum to affect public policy and legislation for the sustainability growth industry in the southeast.
STPC Philosophy
It is the philosophy of the STPC that the tourism industry in the southeast has a responsibility to be an advocate for the future of treasured public lands by acting as a spokesman on issues of sustainable tourism in the region. Further, the STPC believes that partnerships should be forged that recognize conserving and sustaining our valuable natural, cultural, and historic resources can coexist with supporting the economic vitality of tourism interests and communities that serve visitors.
Goals and Objectives
In order to achieve the STPC mission its members embrace and encourage tourism goals that:
enrich the visitor experience by providing opportunities to appreciate and enjoy the rich heritage of the southeast
optimize understanding of the contributions of tourism to the quality of life and intercultural appreciation of the southeast's natural and human resources, history and ethnicity
support the economic viability of tourism interests and communities
conserve and otherwise protect the natural, cultural and historic resources that are the cornerstone for travel and tourism
promote the integrity and authenticity of tourism related sites and activities and showing respect for the values of the people of the southeast
Goals
Generally stated, the goals of the STPC shall be:
· Sustainable Use - Because tourism is the cleanest and perhaps most sustainable industry in the world, it makes economic sense to explore ways in which federal and state agencies can work together with the tourism industry to create sustainable environments that foster sustainable industry.
· Resource Conservation - Natural, historic, cultural, and recreation resources administered by federal and state agencies must adhere to commonly accepted conservation and management practices if the integrity and use of resources is to be sustained and of continuing value to the community and the public.
It will be increasingly important to conserve, and, where appropriate restore, the natural, cultural, historical, and recreation resources that serve as the basis for travel and tourism.
Economic Development/Diversification - Tourism is an essential economic diversification tool. It is not the total answer to prosperity planning and development, nor to economic improvement for most communities. Federal and state agencies can help the private sector provide necessary and profitable services inside and outside site boundaries. This government commitment must be made, furthered by a commitment to have local vendors and providers under government contracts perform on a competitive basis for tourism services. Provide skill and expertise in developing strategic plans and visions. The private sector can assist public lands/communities in the proper development, use, and enjoyment of those treasures thereby infusing local economies with those dollars.
Quality of Life Enhancement and Personal Growth - Enrichment of surroundings grows from personal learning, appreciation, and commitment to provide best management practices and decisions on lands inside and outside federal and state site boundaries. The quality of life near or adjacent to federal or state administered properties should come from an appreciation for their value and a desire to sustain them for the future as something of inestimable worth to society.It is also important that whatever approaches are taken to increase the health and viability of tourism, that the STPC respect the needs and values of the constituents it purports to serve.
Enhancement of Visitor Experiences - By advancing public awareness of travel and tourism opportunities and improving the quality and value of service to the public, visitors to the southeast states will have quality life enriching experiences in order to maximize tourism revenue.

Entertainment Tours

Entertainment Tours is owned and operated by the Curreri family. In 1992 with the opening of Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard, CT, Frank Curreri saw an opportunity to start a bus company. Starting with one 15 passenger van and one trip per day to the casino, he grew the company. After graduating college Frank's sons Michael and Mark joined the company. Soon Entertainment Tours needed additional equipment, drivers and management. Today Entertainment Tours is well known for its state of the art equipment, premier maintenance facilities, excellent drivers, and innovative training and safety programs. Over the years Entertainment Tours has transported millions of passengers over millions of miles and we look forward to many more.

Travel origon, (soul on snow)

"The tips of my skis are buried crosswise like Pick Up Sticks in a bank of snow that has also swallowed my left arm. My entire body is tangled in a pose that would make a yoga teacher sigh.
No matter — the morning sun is patterned on the pine-shaded snow like loom strands. It’s a balmy 44 degrees. A silky breeze dries my hands as I right myself and point my skis back down the trail.
On a practically perfect late winter day at Eastern Oregon’s Anthony Lakes ski area, where the Nordic trails wind their way around evergreen forest, this tumble was probably the result of my paying more attention to a gray jay in the pines than to a downturn in the path.
The high-elevation snow is as dry and forgiving as cotton, and there’s no crowd to witness my downfall — only Dick Knowles, the Anthony Lakes Nordic program director, who kindly accepts my claim that I intended to spill. You can cruise for hours around the trails up here and barely see a soul; Knowles designed the 40-kilometer system of interconnecting loops to achieve just that. In an hour of skiing we encounter one other couple; we nod and pass on.
"Out here, the dance hall is the place for social gatherings. Ninety-four percent of the people who go out cross-country skiing don’t want to see or talk to anyone. They want good snow, a substantial trail system, and peace and quiet,” Knowles explains. And that’s just what we find in abundance.
"Abundance” is an apt overall descriptor for the Oregon skiing experience. Few states or Canadian provinces offer such a wide variety of terrain, facilities and conditions for winter sports — including alpine or Nordic skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or snowmobiling.
Eastern Oregon is classic inland West territory, where high bowls capture heaps of dry, powdery snow, jays commonly known as “camp robbers” chatter in the pines, and skiers traverse the snow-draped shoulders of broad mountains. This is not the Rockies but rather the Elkhorns, an arm of the Blue Mountains, yet it is remarkably similar.
Central Oregon is high desert, where buttes and volcanic cones scrape equally dry powder from Pacific fronts, and slopeside vistas encompass hundreds of square miles of juniper-dotted Great Basin.
And in the Cascades, prodigious snowfalls embrace the high flanks and mid-mountain passes of North America’s formative backbone. There, Mt. Hood offers America’s only year ’round lift-served skiing.
All these areas have facilities and trail networks to serve any type of winter sport. Some offer the sort of low-key uncrowded skiing that’s rare these days. And in each place the air, the light, the snow and the landscape are distinctly different.
This wondrous variety is an accident of climate and topography — Oregon is astride the Cascades, it’s atop the Great Basin, and it’s in the path of the Pacific jet stream. It’s a happy circumstance that’s easy for both residents and visitors to enjoy: The state’s ski areas are all within a day’s drive of Portland or Seattle, or a quick plane flight from those cities and others.
I learned to cross-country ski in the Rockies, but now I’m here to reclaim the experience and have expectations of sunshine, ample snow and pine-scented solitude. The journey starts at the 90-year-old landmark Union Hotel, the closest lodging to the ski area, then on to the Anthony Lakes Nordic Center, itself a restored 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps cabin.
Knowles and I head out the main southern loop, which winds around the edge of Anthony Lake, passing beneath the timberline crag of Anthony Ridge and, coincidentally, beside the slope where Eastern Oregon residents established the first lift here in the 1930s. (The alpine area has since moved a couple hundred yards west along the ridge, so the Nordic system is completely separate.) Across the lake is a now-abandoned ski jump, one of the first in North America.
“The judging platform those old skiing cowboys used to use is still up there in the woods,” Knowles points out. “This was pretty much their winter rodeo.” A former World Cup skiing guru, Knowles lives on a ranch at the base of the Elkhorn Range, and despite traveling the globe to ski, he has no trouble resisting attempts to lure him elsewhere.
“Where else would I want to go? This is paradise.”
After looping around the main two-kilometer circuit, we head west on Anthony Lakes’ newest drawing card, a sensational 12K trail that winds around and up the ski area’s ridge, concluding at the top of the chairlift. Nordic skiers can, if they wish, take the lift up and cruise back down. More dedicated skiers ski up and back — a full day’s mission for most. This trail is shared with snowmobilers, but it’s 20 feet wide, and each sport gets an ample half the trail.
A steady half-hour jaunt takes us to a vista point where the trail skirts a steep slope, and my reward is a sensational panorama that sweeps 200 degrees, from the timbered marches of the westerly Blue Mountains to the snow-blanketed heights of the Eagle Cap Wilderness in the Wallowa Range northeast. It seems as if I’m looking at half the West; there’s no distinct horizon, just ever more distant ranges offering a sun-doused infinity of timber, snow and rock.
The trip back to the Nordic center is a 15-minute glide, the sort of gentle cruise that makes cross-country skiing exhilarating. The fresh breeze, born on the snowy ridge above and brushed through lodgepole branches, has a distinctive, whooshing sound I’d recognize anywhere. I first heard it and smelled the pine scent it carried when I strapped on skis more than two decades ago. Though I’m just a visitor, I feel right at home.''

Responsible Travel and Tourism

Dr. Rachel Dodds
Assistant Professor
Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

With over 18 years of experience in the industry, Dr. Rachel Dodds is an established expert in the field of sustainable tourism. Rachel is the Director of Sustaining Tourism, a boutique consultancy as well as an Assistant Professor at Ryerson University in the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. She is also a founding member of The Icarus Foundation, a national NGO helping Canada become a climate friendly destination.Rachel has provided business advice and research to government bodies, charities, NGOs and private sector organizations worldwide. Rachel’s research and consulting work has focused on assessing the sustainability of destinations, climate change mitigation, corporate social responsibility, certification and island studies. Past clients include, but are not limited to the: World Bank/IFC, European Union/Caribbean Tourism Organization, WWF, Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum’s International Tourism Partnership, Industry Canada, NGO’s, and tour operators and hotels globally. Rachel has travelled to over 70 countries and four continents and is passionate about seeing change.

Kandariya Mahadev Historical Tample in Khajuraho

Travel to westwards from the Lakshmana Temple, along the garden path one comes to the largest and most handsome monument at Khajuraho, the Historical Kandariya Mahadev Temple.Built in around 1025–1050 AD, this historical sandstone structure (like all the other temples built entirely without the use of cement and mortar) stands almost 30m above ground level and is as long as it is tall.The temple is dedicated to Shiva (the destroyer of the Hindu Trinity of Gods), with a linga (phallic representation of Lord Shiva) at the centre of the garbha griha (the womb or innermost chamber oThe Historical Temple SculpturesThe temple stairs lead to a platform decorated with rich sculpted figures of women in a variety of poses. There are women playing with a ball, some engaged in writing a letter, others applying make-up and absorbed in a multitude of other activities. On the southern and northern sides, between the balconies are the large-scale erotic panels. In fact the mithuna (sensuously carved erotic figures) on the Kandariya Mahadev include some of the most energetic eroticism to be seen at Khajuraho.Below the bands of the main body of the temple are smaller, narrower friezes depicting court life, the army, and processions of elephants and horses. This Khajuraho temple is can be approached by the eastern stairway that has the most fantastically ornate toran (frieze) of the entire group of temples. The floral toran is carved out of a single block of stone.f the temple).

Hou do you learn its Historical place?

There are a lot of ideas about how people learn. I am guessing that you don't want a detailed scientific explanation about brain cells and things, but are asking for more general terms. If you do want the nerve cell answer, just ask another question and we'll see what we can do to answer it! Here are some ways that people learn things:
people search for meaning - it is normal for people to wonder why things happen, or what things mean, and we learn by doing this.
people learn by repetition - the more you practice something, the better you get. This is not only because you've trained your body and mind how to do that thing, but also because each time you repeat, your brain goes back over the same pathway of nerves and actually gets faster at connecting!
people learn by conditioning - this is a fancy way of saying that if you get a reward of some kind for learning something, you'll learn faster and remember it better. This is why we have grades in school and paychecks in adult life - any reward makes you do a better job.
people learn by watching others - it is normal for people to watch someone else do a task before they try it themselves. You learn more easily if you have a model to show you how things work.
people learn when something doesn't work - failure actually helps you to learn more than success. When something doesn't work, you learn all the things that failed, and you learn how to fix them and make that thing work - this is a lot more information than you'd have gotten if things just flew along perfectly the first time.
people learn to understand - it's very frustrating to see other people doing something you can't do, and it's normal for people to want to understand how things are done by others.
people learn in three basic styles - visual learners (people who learn easiest when they see something on paper or a computer screen), auditory learners (people who learn best if they hear something), and kinesthetic learners (people who learn best by actually doing something themselves).
children learn in four basic stages. They begin with something that a famous psychologist (Jean Piaget) calls the sensori-motor stage; this is the time from birth to about 2 years old when children begin to learn about reality (for example, most young children don't understand that objects are still there even when they cannot see them - this is why the game of "peek-a-boo" is so much fun for babies). The next stage (ages 2-7) is called the pre-operational stage, and is where the child doesn't understand abstract ideas and thinks in concrete terms (for example, they have trouble connecting the idea of "all dogs" to the idea of "my collie dog"). Ages 7-11 are known as the concrete operations stage, and is when the child begins to learn abstract thinking skills (for example, they now can work math problems using just numbers without needing physical objects to count with). Finally, from ages 11-15, the child enters the formal operations phase, during which they learn adult thinking skills.
people learn by concentrating and focusing on things, and making an effort to learn them.
people also learn in unconscious ways, such as hearing a song and remembering the words without making any effort to do so.
people learn with different areas of the brain - your right brain is usually better at learning more creative (intuitive) things like inventing solutions to problems and looking at the overall picture; your left brain is usually better at learning more logical (rational) things like ordered lists, analyzing problems, and looking at specific parts of the whole.

National Register of Historic places

The National Register of Historic Places is the Nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. Authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Register is part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect our historic and archeological resources. Properties listed in the Register include districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects that are significant in American history, architecture, archeology, engineering, and culture. The National Register is administered by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of the Interior.
This site presents a range of beautiful historic places throughout the country. Visitors can access places well worth visiting in different states and counties across the nation. Both individual historic destinations and districts can be easily found that cover a tremendous range for points of interest. Get information on famous persons, events, sites, buildings, and much more. Welcome to an adventure in finding numerous places which made a mark in history.
Use the following links to locate Historic Places:
State Listings - Locate Historic Places by State and County. There are now 85,014 places listed.
Historic Districts - With over 13,594 designated districts listed in our database there is most likely one close to you.
Travel Destinations - Coming Soon. Plan vacations, day trips, or visits to places on the National Register that are 'open for business'. In the meantime the National Register offers a link to the Top 10 Inns Web site. The Top 10 Inns directory offers an outstanding listing of many historical properties which are open to the public for overnight accommodations.
Vacant / Not In Use - Opportunities or places to avoid? Places designated as 'vacant' or 'not in use' may be an ideal business location, your next home, or perhaps a location that needs restoration assistance. Currently there are approximately 9,495 places listed as vacant or not in use.

History of Travel and Tourism

1995
Oct 29, 1995 - "It's a historical milestone in the history of the United States travel and tourism industry," said Reint Reinders, president of the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau. "It's a huge effort. It's been in the planning for 18 months. Every state has already had a convention on the ... From Meeting on tourism a White House first - Related web pagespqasb.pqarchiver.com/sandiego/access ...
2000
Jun 22, 2000 - World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) predicted...largest travel and tourism industry in the world, after...potential of China's tourism industry as a catalyst for...government spending in tourism will grow 14.0 per...China's travel and tourism sector the second ... ... From Our tourism needs a boost, THE INDEPENDENT Article from The … - Related web pageswww.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-29462258.html?refid ...
2001
Sep 25, 2001 - Washington (CNN) - US Commerce Secretary Don Evans Tuesday heard top officials from the travel and tourism industry describe their ... The travel and tourism industry represents five percent of the US economy's gross domestic product, generates $578.8 billion in revenue a year, ... From Travel and tourism industry seeks federal help - Related web pageswww.cnn.com/2001/TRAVEL/NEWS/09/25/rec.travel ...
2002
Jun 4, 2002 - Then, the terrorists hit and the travel and tourism industry tanked. Shaky but undaunted a week or so later, they had no working computers, telephones or paychecks and not a customer in sight. Testament to their spirit, as well as their rebounding industry, they can now report that ... From … From Real Life / Business students probe the travel and tourism industry - Related web pagespqasb.pqarchiver.com/newsday/access/122571601 ...
2003
May 15, 2003 - In the report, released Tuesday, ILO economist Dirk Belau projected that 5 million travel and tourism jobs worldwide could be lost by the end ... In all, Belau said, 1 in 7 travel or tourism workers will have been laid off in the past 27 months. Citing local estimates, Belau said that ... From Report Details Travel, Tourism Industry Woes; SARS Is Adding To Post- … - Related web pagespqasb.pqarchiver.com/washingtonpost/access ...
2004
Jun 20, 2004 - Such an approach sets out to understand the linkages between travel and tourism and other sectors of the economy, including agriculture and manufacturing. It takes in the effect that the industry has on stimulating domestic production, employment, human resource development and a wide ... From WTTC report puts Caribbean tourism industry into perspective - Related web pageswww.jamaicaobserver.com/columns/html ...
2005
Sep 23, 2005 - Employment: The Trinidad and Tobago travel and tourism industry is expected to account for 33771 jobs or 5.8 per cent of total employment in 2005. The broader perspective of the travel and tourism economy (direct and indirect), which includes the spillover employment associated with ... From … Tourism Council makes recommendations for Trinidad's tourism industry - Related web pageswww.jamaicaobserver.com/magazines/Business ...
2006
Aug 17, 2006 - "We were forecasting 2.4 million tourists for the year but now we feel we will be lucky to see 1.6 million," said one tourism industry official. ... As the war may have influenced some of those to make the trip back home, it also caused many locals to delay their travel plans until the ... From Travel Trends: Tourism industry picks up the pieces - Related web pageswww.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid ...
2007
Mar 1, 2007 - "Learnings from this report will allow industry to effectively and efficiently engage governments in creating blueprints for sustainable and viable travel & tourism industry development," said Thea Chiesa, head of aviation at the Travel and Tourism at the World Economic Forum. ... From Canada ranks seventh on top 10 tourism list - Related web pageswww.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews ...
2008
Mar 13, 2008 - Tourism and hospitality is a broad church, not just massive but often sprawling. The hospitality industry, hotels and restaurants, are mostly small affairs with a little over a dozen rooms. Tourism includes such odd bedfellows as transportation, resort management, the big travel ... From How to get ahead in the travel and tourism industry - Related web pageswww.independent.co.uk/student/postgraduate ...
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Bungy Jumping in Nepal

Bungee Jumping
Experience the hair-rising thrill of Bungee Jumping in Nepal. The site of bungee jump in Nepal is considered among the best in the world. Located close to Nepal-Tibet border, it is 160m over the wild Bhote Koshi river. The first bungee jumping site in Nepal is a three-hour bus ride from Capital Kathmandu. It is managed by some of the most seasoned bungee jump masters. It is designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungee consultants.Highlights
The Bungy Bridge where bungee jumping is enjoyed happens to be the only privately owned bridge in Nepal.
The bridge has been specially designed for bungy jumping sport with 4X safety factor. It has load capacity of 41,500 kg or 4,5 tons acoording to Swiss measurements.
The Bhote Kosi gorge is located within 4 hours outside Kathmandu valley.
The thrill of jumping from the altitude of 160 metres is unsurpassable. Location Less than 3 hours outside Kathmandu if you travel by Ultimate Bungy Shuttle. The journey is to the Arniko (Kathmandu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Tibet Border and the famous Friendship Bridge.The Gorge Bungee Nepal Jump takes place on a 166m wide steel suspension bridge over the Bhote Kosi River. The Bridge The bridge is Swiss designed, specially for bungee jumping keeping in consideration 4X safety factor. The bridge has loading factor of 250kg per running meter. This means that the bridge will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg or 4.5 tonnes. Over 6000 meters of steel wire has been used to build the longest suspension bridge in Nepal which links two sides of a great valley. Before its construction, locals had to walk five hours to cross this river gorge.

Bungy Jumping

About Bungy
BUNGY JUMPING If you thought bungy jumping was restricted to some places in Europe, New Zealand and America, it's time you got and update. The sport has finally found a natural home in the highest mountain range in the world. The ultimate thrill of a bungy jump can now be experienced in Nepal at perhaps the best site in the world.
Nepal's first bungy jumping site is situated 160m over the wild Bhote Kosi river, and located close to the Nepal-Tibet border, a three-hour bus ride from Kathmandu. As can be arranged on arrival in Kathmandu. As of now, there is only one agency offering this sport. The jump, at 160m, was designed by one of New Zealand's leading bungy consultants, and is operated by some of the most experienced jump masters in the business. It's mishap-proof. The agency takes safety "very, very seriously".
Location:
Less than 3 hours outside Kathmandu by Ultimate Bungy Shuttle. You will travel the Arniko (Kathmandu/Lhasa) Highway to within 12km of the Tibet Border and the famous Friendship Bridge.
The Gorge:
Ultimate Bungy Nepal takes place on a 166m wide steel suspension bridge over the Bhoti Kosi River.
The Bridge:
Swiss designed, specially for bungy jumping with a 4x saftey factor. The bridge has a loading factor of 250kg per running meter. This means that the bridge will hold 250 x 166 = 41,500kg or 4.5 tonnes. And... those are Swiss measurements! * Over 6000 meters of steel wire was used to build the bridge * Longest suspension bridge in Nepal * The bridge joins two sides of a great valley. Before its construction, locals walked five hours to cross this river gorge.

Rates
The rate is $75 per jump. Nepalese are entitled to 30% discount

Life is Better with a Boat

Welcome to Water World Boating Center! Feel the relaxation of nature. We carry all the boating equipment you need. Located in Medford, Oregon, and serving Southern Oregon and Northern California for over 41 years, Water World Boating Center is the place to go for everything in boats. We carry Oregon's largest selection of new and used skiing, fishing, river and pontoon boats. We provide award winning sales and service for all the top products in the marine industry. We carry fiberglass and aluminum boats from major manufacturers such as Bayliner, Maxum, JetCraft, Crestliner, Correct Craft, Nautiques, Centurion, SunTracker, Tracker Boats, River Hawk Boats, Trophy Boats, and more. In addition, we also carry: * Cruisers * Outboard Motors * Water Skis * Water Boards * Boating Accessories We are Southern Oregon's largest boat dealer. We are never knowingly undersold. Our experienced and professional staff is available for service and repair. We even offer boat training for ultimate fun and adventure. So call us today! Southern Oregon's Largest Boat Dealer! We Are Never Knowingly Undersold!
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Mount Eeverest

Mt. Everest. Soaring almost five and a half miles into the sky, piercing the jet stream with its iconic summit and blanketed in colossal glaciers, few mountains have the power to conjure up as many notions of history, legacy, excitement, and challenge as this mountain does. Embarking on an expedition to Mt. Everest is often the pinnacle of a climbers' career and is quite simply an experience beyond description.
"The whole trip, international travel, sightseeing, challenging climbing, good teammates, great guide, from start to finish it was an amazing trip."
— Rich H.
Rainier Mountaineering, Inc. is pleased to return to Mt. Everest in the spring of 2010, bringing our 40 years of guiding excellence to the world's highest peak. RMI's small, exclusive team is led by tenured RMI guide and Everest veteran Dave Hahn and features one of the best climber to guide ratio on the mountain. Our expedition operates with a ratio of two climbers to one RMI guide and a one to one climber to Sherpa ratio. This smaller ratio allows our climbers to build solid rapports with their guides and fellow team members, creating the strongest team possible.
RMI's guiding approach on Everest differs notably from many other guide services as we purposefully choose to keep our team smaller than many other expeditions. Instead of running big expeditions with a large number of climbers, we focus our attention on leading a more intimate climbing team, concentrating our resources on each individual to ensure the safest and most enjoyable experience possible for each of our climbers. Unlike the fragmentation that seems to be inherent to big expeditions, this smaller team facilitates stronger team dynamics, better communication and individualized attention. We share our meals around one table, discuss route and weather conditions together, and we plan and approach the climb as a close-knit team.
Climbing Mt. Everest is one of the biggest adventures and serious undertakings for any mountaineer, and requires a great deal of preparation. We ask that you carefully consider our 40 years of guiding experience, our strict standards of safety, and our drive to provide the highest level of comfort possible as you weigh your decision. We have rightfully earned the reputation as one of the most distinguished guide services in the world: we offer a high level of service, provide you with top-quality, experienced guides, and have an infrastructure that is entirely geared toward your individual safety

Paragliding in world

The Envy 2 is a high performance, cross-country glider with very high safety and stability. The Envy 1 set a high standard within the DHV 2 category of gliders and the Envy 2 follows the story. The performance profits from the experience gained in production of the Magus series, and the overall respect gained by the Envy 1. Performance, agility, stability and high climbing performance were again our goals when designing this high performance glider. The Envy 2 was made for cross country oriented pilots looking for relaxed flying and for pilots progressing from Intermediate gliders to expand their skills. The pilot will easily progress with this glider. Carefully calculated airfoils of different thicknesses give the glider an excellent glide performance and stability both at trim and in accelerated flight. It features excellent stability at full speed. This feature makes the Envy 2 stand out as supreme amongst its competitors.

Travelling for entertainment

Actually every time when we feel sick and tired of tough daily routine we ask ourselves: isn't it a time to have a good rest? What kind of entertainment do you prefer? Most of us spend our weekends staying at home and watching TV, going to clubs, restaurants with family and friends or visiting the nearby cities and towns. But today let's talk about absolutely amazing kind of rest, rarer but mostly likable for any person - it is traveling during vacation.

What a pleasure it is to plan our trip beforehand, choose the country or countries we would like to stay in, read the information about the historical background and traditions, reserve tickets, book the hotel, make routs etc. Of course we shouldn't forget about insurance for the future journey and... here we are, we are nearly ready to go, but is that all we really need to do before starting our vacation?

The fact is that lying lazily in the sun or swimming in warm and tender waves of Red, Mediterranean or other seas, is ok, but if you want to get as much pleasure as you really deserve, think about one more point: how to entertain you and your friend or family during your trip. The definition of entertainment, given in the encyclopedia says: Entertainment is an amusement or emotional diversion intended to hold the attention of the audience or participants.
So what can take your breath away and make you really absolutely happy?

First of all, everything will depend on the country you plan to go and people you will stay with. Some sea countries can suggest you a wide variety of unforgettable marine cruises, you will also be able to join the excursions where the guide will show you the most amazing historical places and monuments. Many countries have very good zoos with best selection of rare and exotic animals (that will be extremely interesting not only for your children, but for you as well). Or spend your time, visiting local botanical gardens to see the most exceptional species of rare plants.

If you travel with children, better not to forget that they need not only good meal and rest, but impressions as well; a child is like a sponge, who is ready to absorb all the coming information. He/she will get the unforgettable memories and you - a happy smile and sparkling eyes of your kids - what can be more rewarding? Visit theme parks: Walt Disney Magic Kingdom (in America, France and Japan); The Sentosa (in Singapore), Legoland (in Denmark), Alton Towers (in Britain) and share the joy of your child.

Some Muslim countries can suggest you such kind of entertaining like trail riding, or camel riding. And if you are a really adventurous traveller, you won't miss the possibility to spend the night in the local inhabitant's camp and initiate into all the peculiarities of local culture: taste food, listen to the native songs or watch and join (if possible) the exotic dancing.

What else? If you go to Africa, it will suggest you safari, and you will see many wild animals in their natural surroundings. If you visit Spain don't miss the chance to see rather cruel but thrilling performance - bullfighting.

If you like active kinds of rest, the variety of choice for the entertainment is nearly unlimited: rafting, snorkelling, scuba diving, mountaineering, biking etc. You will get plenty of energy for the next working set.

The devout supporters of "dolce vita" can find entertaining so called "gastronomic tours", when you can come to a certain hotel and not only live there but study all secrets of local cuisine, or you can visit a country when a certain festival or carnival is taking place, and what on Earth can be more entertaining? All the nightclubs and casinos look so welcoming, waiting for you to give you all possible pleasures: food, drinks, dancing, exotic shows and if you are single - new acquaintances!

The choice is up to you. It's time to act!

Travel agency

Find out who you're dealing with:
Founded in 1991 the agency has quite a long history and still serves clients from its first days.It was formerly called 'Zorbas' but since I took over the business from my mother Uta its name wasn't allowed anymore.Luckily we own the domain zorbas.de and are like that able to display our internet address together with the new official name:
www.ZORBAS.deTRAVEL AGENCYStephan Bartholomä
The agency operates completely independent and is open for clients and public not only during the summer months, but also during off season:
May to October: Daily except Sunday from 10:00-13:00 & 18:30-20:30November to April: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 18:00-19:00
You may find us more often at work, but at these times we are normally open to the public.
On separate pages we want to tell you who we personally are and what objectives we have.

Realation between travel and tourism

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Importance of Travelling

The importance of travelling
Bolzano 1. 02. 2003
Travelling is something that can open our mind...
We need to travel to see faces different from the one that we always have around and to avoid the depression of being stuck in the same place.
Prices, companies, and offers. They4re so many! You can buy trips online, plan your trip, travel safely and with your pets.
It's natural to be nervous if you're going on a trip on your own for the first time or even with your friends for the first time. Especially if you've never done it before. If you travel on your own, you have to take care of yourself, probably know another language and another culture. There are different ways to travel. For example: by bicycle, airplane, car, ship, bus or train. If we go and look on the Internet for some information about travelling or something about another country, you can find so many news that you get a headache, and you forget what you wanted to looked for. `The future of travel & tourism - a future for everyone`.
Prices, companies, and offers. They're so many! Like for example: buying trips online, planning your trip, travelling safely and travelling with pets.
There are offers for everyone. People who want to relax on a beautiful beach, people who want to amuse themselves, go out and meet new people or for those who want to get to know a new culture, taste different food and discover new countrysides.
But unfortunately travelling costs very much. Especially if we catch an airplane and fly very far like to the U.S.A. But after the terroristic attacks on the Twin Towers in N.Y. and on a disco in Bali, where a lot of people were dancing, people are very afraid of travelling.
So the question of travelling sank, and a lot of people lost their work because there is not enough request. The consequence is that flying doesn't cost very much anymore. For example a flight from Florence to London costs only 19
We need to travel to change the sight of those who are around us and to avoid the depression of being always in the same place. Especially young people like to celebrate the beginning of a new year in a big city (like our friend Maria who is going to Berlin), In those cities all kinds of parties, fireworks and music are organized for everybody.
Tourism is very important for the inhabitants of a tourists' place or a big city. There are so many people who can live with the money earned by tourism. Benefits go for example to tourists' guides, to people who have various and different shops and or who have restaurants and hotels. Without tourism the big, artistic cities, would die.
Finally I think that travelling is a big business for all. But it's also the most interesting, the one we'll never forget and the one through which we have the possibility to open our minds.
Have you ever thought about the differences that we can find travelling all over the world? Every time we can discover something new...!

Importaint of Tourism

Australia faces a slump in tourism: figures
(AFP) – Dec 29, 2008
SYDNEY (AFP) — Australia's famous coral reefs, beaches and outback are facing a decline in tourism as cash-conscious globetrotters tighten their belts, analysts warned Tuesday.
Official figures released by the nation's tourism forecaster predicted a four percent slump in arrivals for 2009.
Just 5.3 million visitors are expected, which would be the lowest figure since 1989, when a pilots' strike drove tourism down 7.5 percent, said the Tourism Forecasting Committee.
Global financial turmoil had rattled consumer confidence and was expected to affect tourism more heavily than either the 2003 SARS epidemic or the Asian financial crisis of a decade ago.
SARS -- or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome -- triggered a global health emergency, infecting more than 8,000 people, causing nearly 800 deaths worldwide and pushing tourism down two percent, while the financial crisis saw a drop of 3.5 percent.
In the latest downturn, visitors from Japan and the United States are expected to drop off most steeply, plunging 11.9 and 8.5 percent respectively, despite an aggressive marketing campaign linked to the movie "Australia".
The Australian government has invested 50 million dollars (34.5 million US dollars) on a campaign using Baz Luhrmann's wartime epic, which has failed to meet US box-office expectations.
Both Japan and the US -- key inbound markets for Australia -- have declared themselves to be in recession.
Falls in visitors from both countries are expected to be somewhat offset by a rise in visitors from the growth economies of India (up 14.3 percent) and China (4.5 percent).
Australians are also expected to rein in their world travel, with outbound tourism forecast to drop by 2.9 percent.
Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard defended the government's spending on the campaign to promote Australia overseas with a cinematic television ad shot by film-maker Luhrmann.
"It's very important to keep a presence in overseas tourist markets," Gillard told reporters.
"Obviously