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The Upper Mustang trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages, rare medieval Buddhist arts, the exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The medieval settlement of Upper Mustang and its capital Lo Manthang lie in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains .Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations .The people in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin, migrated from Tibet centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities. They practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism.The only place to see Tibetan culture in completely undisturbed state.The houses and monasteries in here have medieval look and unique local architecture. Mostly they are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks.Upper Mustang is a land covering about 2600 sq km in area and is a home 6000 people.Festivals are religious in nature, the Tiji festival being the biggest .The capital called Lo Manthang , a walled complex with the houses of local nobilities and monasteries will be one of the main attraction of the trek.Recently in 2007, an international team of explorers have discovered invaluable objects of cultural and historical importance in Upper Mustang caves.In high caves requiring technical climbing they have discovered beautiful Buddhist murals, and historical objects, dating back to , according to them around 800years ago.A rare visit to a place perfectly untouched by modernity, preserving its ancient Buddhist culture , traditions and invaluable art objects in high Himalayan desert.

Jomsom -Muktinath trek is mix-cultural hotbed of Hindus & Buddhist. The trail follows with Hindu culture then slowly we will experience with Buddhist culture influence from Tibetan Buddhism. In this trek we can experience with Buddhist Monastery and rain shadow plateau of Tibet. We follow the glacier fed aqua black water of Kaligandaki river bank up to Kagbeni, deserted landscape and the famous fossils found on the banks of the meandering Kali-Gandaki river. This region has also gained popularity of having Buddhist influence culture & old monasteries. Muktinath is one of the salvation point for Hindus. Hindu must have to visit once on their life so a lot of Hindus pilgrims visit that holy side round the year. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/annapurna-region/jomsom-muktinath-trek#sthash.bs0etaVH.dpuf

The Upper Mustang trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages, rare Buddhist arts, exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The medieval settlements of Upper Mustang and its capital Lo Mangthang, lie in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations. The people in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin who migrated from Tibet many centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities. They practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Upper Mustang is the only place in the World to see Tibetan culture in its completely undisturbed state. The houses and monasteries in here have their own unique local architecture and medieval look. Mostly they are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks. Upper Mustang is a land covering about 2,600 sq km in area and is home to 6,000 people. Festivals are religious in nature, the Tiji festival being the biggest. The capital called Lo Manthang , a walled complex with magnificent monasteries and the ancient houses of local nobilities, will be one of the main attraction of the trek. Recently, in 2007, an international team of explorers discovered invaluable objects of cultural and historical importance in Upper Mustang. In high caves which required technical climbing they discovered beautiful Buddhist murals, manuscripts and other historical objects which, according to them, date back to 800 year. Our Upper Mustang trek offers a rare visit to a place perfectly untouched by modernity, preserving its ancient Buddhist culture, traditions and invaluable art objects in high Himalayan desert. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/upper-mustang#sthash.tddNlMJo.dpuf

Jomsom -Muktinath trek is mix-cultural hotbed of Hindus & Buddhist. The trail follows with Hindu culture then slowly we will experience with Buddhist culture influence from Tibetan Buddhism. In this trek we can experience with Buddhist Monastery and rain shadow plateau of Tibet. We follow the glacier fed aqua black water of Kaligandaki river bank up to Kagbeni, deserted landscape and the famous fossils found on the banks of the meandering Kali-Gandaki river. This region has also gained popularity of having Buddhist influence culture & old monasteries. Muktinath is one of the salvation point for Hindus. Hindu must have to visit once on their life so a lot of Hindus pilgrims visit that holy side round the year. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/annapurna-region/jomsom-muktinath-trek#sthash.wOiR0kFB.gp8HE8Fh.dpuf

The Upper Mustang trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages, rare Buddhist arts, exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The medieval settlements of Upper Mustang and its capital Lo Mangthang, lie in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations. The people in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin who migrated from Tibet many centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities. They practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Upper Mustang is the only place in the World to see Tibetan culture in its completely undisturbed state. The houses and monasteries in here have their own unique local architecture and medieval look. Mostly they are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks. Upper Mustang is a land covering about 2,600 sq km in area and is home to 6,000 people. Festivals are religious in nature, the Tiji festival being the biggest. The capital called Lo Manthang , a walled complex with magnificent monasteries and the ancient houses of local nobilities, will be one of the main attraction of the trek. Recently, in 2007, an international team of explorers discovered invaluable objects of cultural and historical importance in Upper Mustang. In high caves which required technical climbing they discovered beautiful Buddhist murals, manuscripts and other historical objects which, according to them, date back to 800 year. Our Upper Mustang trek offers a rare visit to a place perfectly untouched by modernity, preserving its ancient Buddhist culture, traditions and invaluable art objects in high Himalayan desert. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/upper-mustang#sthash.UBXJb0bN.dpuf

The Upper Mustang trek is an exotic tour to unspoil and ancient Tibetan villages, rare Buddhist arts, exotic culture and the unique beauty of the Himalayan desert. The medieval settlements of Upper Mustang and its capital Lo Mangthang, lie in the remote Himalayan desert behind the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountains. Geographically the land is an extension of the Tibetan plateau, characterized by windy and arid valleys, eroded canyons and unique stratified rock formations. The people in Upper Mustang are of Tibetan origin who migrated from Tibet many centuries ago, and belong to Bhotias and Loba communities. They practice Sakyapa school of Tibetan Buddhism. Upper Mustang is the only place in the World to see Tibetan culture in its completely undisturbed state. The houses and monasteries in here have their own unique local architecture and medieval look. Mostly they are built with stone and sun baked mud bricks. Upper Mustang is a land covering about 2,600 sq km in area and is home to 6,000 people. Festivals are religious in nature, the Tiji festival being the biggest. The capital called Lo Manthang , a walled complex with magnificent monasteries and the ancient houses of local nobilities, will be one of the main attraction of the trek. Recently, in 2007, an international team of explorers discovered invaluable objects of cultural and historical importance in Upper Mustang. In high caves which required technical climbing they discovered beautiful Buddhist murals, manuscripts and other historical objects which, according to them, date back to 800 year. Our Upper Mustang trek offers a rare visit to a place perfectly untouched by modernity, preserving its ancient Buddhist culture, traditions and invaluable art objects in high Himalayan desert. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/upper-mustang#sthash.QXLyNN54.dpuf

A guide by English speaking francophiles to help promote the city of Marseille and to make its year as Capital of Culture in 2013 a success.
The site includes articles on What to do in Marseille, Art and culture, How to get there, Around and about Marseille, Books and Films about Marseille and a news item for current events.
This site is under development - suggestions for new content welcomed.

A guide in English to Marseille, France that has been written by English speaking francophiles. This site is under development - suggestions for new content welcomed.

Nepal is a unique country as it has 8 tallest mountains in the world. It is also famous for its unmatched beauty and cultural heritage. Annapurna has become a matter of trekking for all who enjoy hiking . Trekkers keep their cameras ready to capture the virgin beauty of the mountain peaks while climbing and visiting this region .They get not only new experience but also get familiar with countless varieties of Himalayan flora and fauna. There are a number of ways for approaching this region. The first and easy route is from Pokhara but it can be started from Kathmandu as well. However no tourist buses are available directly to this point (Besishar) either from Kathmandu or Pokhara. Normally you can spend one night in Pokhara & the next morning you will be on the laps of the Annapurna range . About 4-5 hours drive from Pokhara and 6-7 hours from Kathmandu, you will be on your first step to meet the snow- capped peaks.While going through this trek , you pass through sub-tropical forests , tropical forests, alpine forests leading ultimately to barren lands which look like Tibet. Not only the forests , but as you go on gaining altitude , you get the opportunity to witness the change in climate , culture and historical factors. Main attractions of this area are historical Brahmin-Chhettri , Gurung , Bhote & Thakali culture along with the highest elevation Lake (Tilicho Lake -4949meters.) , Throng-La Pass (5416 meters.) which has been claimed as the higest point on the Annapurna Circuit & a 511 years old monastery situated in Jharkot . Trekkers can choose any simple and welcoming guest house run by local people in Tibetan style. You can experience the staying in the remotest areas with some of the most rare people of the world. Treks range from 12 days to one month according to your preference. It is advised to take rest for a few days on the way as going up directly might cause acclimatization problem. - See more at: http://pristinetrekking.com/annapurna-r

Dubai Is World To Islamic Culture And When You Are Here With Your Dubai Visa You Can Experience The Best Islamic Culture.

As for pre-requisite one must have Dubai Tourist visa in order to spend his Holiday in DUBAI. When you are in Dubai you will experience best of Islamic Culture.

As for pre-requisite one must have Dubai Tourist visa in order to spend his Holiday in DUBAI. When you are in Dubai you will experience best of Islamic Culture.

In this article we will have a look at the major cultural festivals like Spain's tomato throwing festival, Carnivals of Brazil, Bull fight of Spain, Losar in Tibet, Mardi Gras in USA, and Songkran Water Festival in Thailand.

Trekking in Annapurna is famous all over the world. It is a unique trekking area with pristine mountain views where everyone can enjoy. Trekking in Nepal is not only for the Mountain View. It is also a chance to learn the ways of local cultures which you have never felt or seen in your life. The glacier-fed, aqua- blue waters of the Modi River along with its tributaries enhance natural colors the whole way. Main attractions of this area are culturally Gurung, Magar, Brahmin, Chhettri and Kami. Poon Hill is one of the main attractions in this trek. It is a viewpoint famous in the World for the sunrise. Trekkers can choose from many simple and welcoming guest houses run by local people in their style. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/annapurna-region/annapurna-panorama#sthash.p21t3IQk.dpuf

Trekking in Annapurna is famous all over the world. It is a unique trekking area with pristine mountain views where everyone can enjoy. Trekking in Nepal is not only for the Mountain View. It is also a chance to learn the ways of local cultures which you have never felt or seen in your life. The glacier-fed, aqua- blue waters of the Modi River along with its tributaries enhance natural colors the whole way. Main attractions of this area are culturally Gurung, Magar, Brahmin, Chhettri and Kami. Poon Hill is one of the main attractions in this trek. It is a viewpoint famous in the World for the sunrise. Trekkers can choose from many simple and welcoming guest houses run by local people in their style. - See more at: http://www.pristinetrekking.com/index.php/annapurna-region/annapurna-panorama#sthash.8m6Nrduj.dpuf

Trekking in Annapurna is famous all over the world. It is a unique trekking area with pristine mountain views where everyone can enjoy. Trekking in Nepal is not only for the Mountain View. It is also a chance to learn the ways of local cultures which you have never felt or seen in your life. The glacier-fed, aqua- blue waters of the Modi River along with its tributaries enhance natural colors the whole way. Main attractions of this area are culturally Gurung, Magar, Brahmin, Chhettri and Kami. Poon Hill is one of the main attractions in this trek. It is a viewpoint famous in the World for the sunrise. Trekkers can choose from many simple and welcoming guest houses run by local people in their style.

Trekking in south Asia ...discover the Nepal Gurilla trek in Nepal Guerrilla trail also known for the War tourism which offers tourist to experience the effects of moist civil wars in Rukum and Rolpa district and other many district at Far western districts of Nepal. Even though maoist civil wars cover most part of far western Nepal our trekking trail cover Rolpa and Rukum district because Rukum and Rolpa is the starting place of Maoist civil war. Guerrilla trekking route is designed with the combination of the major destination of civil war in between Nepal government and maoist. Gorilla trekking in Nepal will give tourists an insight into the insurgency,highlighted feature of guerrilla trek Nepal is to introduce the visitors the real image "how the guerrillas operated and fought during the conflict." Guerrilla Trek has been a wonderful trek package for the tourist loving adventure and curious about the civil wars. Guerrilla trek in Nepal starts from the west of Pokhara city (Myagdi district) at part of Annapurna trekking region, Nepal. Guerrilla trekking route passes through various difficult way,through rugged mountain, pointed rocks,rivers, caves,paddy fields and Ethnic Magar villages. Finally the trek ends in Rolpa district. Regarding the trek for convenience of finding out the route,Maoist leader Prachanda has launched a map and a guide book of entilted Guerrilla trek,which the co-produced with American Travel writer Mr.Alonzo Lyons on 2.10.2012. guerrilla Trek Nepal can be arrange either camping or home stay basic,it is because there are some small hotel/tea houses available on trail but these are not sufficient for tea house trek. There are few different trekking itineraries for Guerrilla Trail like 13 days, 19 days, 27 days. Itineraries will be prepared as per tourist's desire and duration of holidays. Guerrilla trek Nepal combine with such extreme adventure activities like, river rafting, jungle safari, paragliding, mountain flight, bungee jumping

Trekking in Nepal is one of the best adventure on the world. Trekking in the Everest region will provide your golden opportunity to see the Everest on your eyes. Nepal is a unique country as it has 8 highest peaks more than 8,000 meters out of 14 around the world. It is also famous for its unmatched beauty and cultural heritage while trekking in Nepal. Mt. Everest has become a matter of challenge for all who enjoy climbing. Climbers keep their cameras ready to capture the virgin beauty of the mountain peaks while climbing and trekking in this region. They get not only new experience but also get familiar with countless varieties of Himalayan flora and fauna. There are a number of ways for approaching this region. The first and original route is from Jiri but nowadays direct flight is also available from Kathmandu to Lukla (28,00 meters) in which we can get wonderful view of the creation of nature while flying. From Lukla the further you move, the more captivated you will be with the natural charm. Snow capped peaks and stone engraved Buddhist culture touch the heart of every trekker and climber. The glacier fed aqua blue water of Dudha Koshi and Bhotekoshi along with the tributaries shade the natural colour throughout the whole way up to Namchebazaar . Main attractions of this area are historical Tangboche Monastery, snow filled Gokyo lake and Everest base camp. Trekkers can choose any simple and welcoming guest houses run by local people in Tibetan style. You can experience the staying in the remotest areas with some of the rarest & brave people of the world. Treks range from one week to one month according to your preference. It is advised to take rest for a few days on the way as going up directly might cause acclimatization problem. -

Annapurna Circuit Trek is well known by everyone all over the world. The scenery is stunning, the mountains are magnificent and the hardworking decent people you will meet along the way will stay in your hearts and memories forever. This is a challenging adventure you will never forget and can relive with all your family and friends for many years to come. About 4-5 hours drive from Pokhara and 6-7 hours from Kathmandu, you will be on the first step to meet with these beautiful, snow- capped peaks. While doing this trek , you pass through sub-tropical forests , tropical forests, alpine forests and ultimately find yourself in a stunning, barren landscape which looks like Tibet. Enjoy not only the forests , but as you gain altitude , you get the opportunity to experience the contrasting changes in climate. Nature lovers will revel in the beauty of this trek, this country, this planet. A new trekking trail is open as far as Manang so trekkers can choose either of two ways to start the Annapurna circuit … by walking the trekking trail or an adventure drive on the hilly road. There has been road building recently which initially was very disturbing, but this has turned out to be of no concern now. Your Annapurna Circuit journey through these amazing mountains and cultures can still be enjoyed and explored. Local people nowadays have good access for food and health needs, important if living in these areas. And when an emergency occurs due to the high altitude or some misfortune, at that time trekkers will also get benefit from the road. Main attractions of this area are of historical Brahmin-Chhettr then on through Gurung, Bhote & Thakali culture. Along with Tilicho Lake at 4,949meters, the lake of highest elevation in the World, you will trek over Throng-La Pass at 5,416 meters, which has been claimed as the highest point on the Annapurna Circuit, to Muktinath and also to a 511 years old monastery situated in Jharkot on the way to Ka

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The Mardi Himal trek is one of the famous & non spoil trekking trail in Nepal. The trek is considered to be an ideal introduction to mountaineering in the high Himalaya, particularly, if you have limited time available. The trek offers superb Himalayan range, Hiunchuli, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail(one of the beautiful /holy mountain in Nepal), mixed culture , lush valley and beautiful landscape. The route consists of trail that mostly go along the top ridges of hills passing through villages, dense rhododendron forest, raging rivers and Mardi Base camp at the elevation of 4600 meters. Mardi Himal trek offers the opportunity of an excellent cultural experience and adventure. Mardi Himal trek is definitely the superior destination for those who would like to experience the beauty of peaks and high hills trekking in Nepal.