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Himalayan Black Bear Nepal

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:45:00 +0545

The Asiatic black bear ranges from Pakistanthrough Nepaland Sikkim to...

Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:43:00 +0545

Greater one-horned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis) is the largest of the three Asian rhinos, with a length of about 10 feet (3.8m), height of 5.5 feet (1.7m), and a weight of about 2.2 metric tons (2,200 kg). It was once found across the entire northern part of the Indian sub-continent.

Water Resources Management for Nepali Hill Farmers

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:27:00 +0545

Water Resources Management: The Glacier Trust is working with Practical Action in Nepalto build the resilience of subsistence mountain communities to adapt to climate change. This project is cited in Nawalparasi (north of the...

YARSAGUMBA - A W O N D E R O F N A T U R E

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:58:00 +0545

Born in the stativity of coldness and hard climate, the Yarshagumba is a wonder of nature which not only amortizes science but also proves to be a boon for the needy. With its Latin name Cordyceps Sinensis(CS), it is believed to be cure for sexual impotency and considered as a Himalayan Herbal Viagra.

Mountain of Botanical Garden - 8 Days

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:51:00 +0545

Out of four season, Monsoon starts in June when heavy rains of the south-west monsoon arrive. The High Himalaya range blocks the northwards passage of the moist airs, increasing rainfall in Nepal and keeping the areas beyond in deep rain shadow.

Himalayan Botanical Paradise - 17 Days

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:50:00 +0545

Langtang National Park is the first National Park designated in 1970 AD. It lies adjacent to the Tibet border and is eight-hours drive from Kathmandu to the park headquarters Dhunche. The national park is allowing the local people to live their lives within the park and therefore a unique harmony between humans and nature can be seen in...

Makalu- Barun Botanical Expedition - 23 Days

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:49:00 +0545

Makalu - Barun park lies in the Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha districts of Eastern Nepal. Makalu - Barun is adjacent with Sagarmatha National Park in the West and to the North, with Qomolongma Nature Reserve in Tibet.

Shey-Phoksundo Botanical Trek - 26 Days

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:48:00 +0545

Shey Phoksundo National Park is situated in the trans-Himalayan region of Northwestern Nepal, Dolpa which is also commomly known as Dolpo. This is biggest isolated district of Daulagiri and bordering Tibet. The western part lies She-Phoksundo National Park the biggest National Park of Nepal occupying the area of 3,555 sq. km.

Yarsha Gomba Trekking Nepal - 30 Days

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:47:00 +0545

Yarsagumba with its Latin name cordyceps sinesis literally means summer plant and winter insect in Tibetan. Before the rainy season begins, spores of the cordyceps mushroom settle on the heads of caterpillars� that lives underground. The fungus gets so much into the body of the caterpillars� that it grows out through its head and drains all...

Botanical Tour Nepal

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:45:00 +0545

Since ancient times, the people of Nepal have depended upon plants and plant products as a mainstay of everyday life. Today, almost 90% of Nepalese rely on subsistence agriculture, with plants performing a vital role as arable crops, fodder, fruit and vegetables, fuel, building materials and medicines.