Birds and Rhino Tour
On 20 March, we (myself with two New Zealand birding guest Tony and Carol) flew to Bharatpur airport from Kathmandu. This the shortest flight in Nepal, just 20-minute, compared to 5 hours' drive. After flight we got picked up by Kumar Giri, my old...
2026!
Thanks, everyone being a part of our global family! Wishing you a year full of happiness, peace, health and harmony! Happy New Year 2026! Vimal Thapa Nature Treks and family! [caption id="attachment_8243" align="aligncenter" width="565"] Happy New Year 2026[/caption]...
Trek with purpose
Back in the Community with real purpose! Let the PICTURES talks itself! [caption id="attachment_8200" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Community trek, Dhaulagiri_VTM[/caption] Jennifer from Canada puts a group for this trek ...
Community and Mountains
The rain at the end of the monsoon season took everyone by surprise. Although it lasted only two days, it caused significant destruction, resulting in landslides and floods that led to an unexpected number of casualties across the country. I was supposed to be in...
Mustang in monsoon!
Can you trek to Nepal in monsoon season! Answer simply is YES, of course and why not! May be every area is not advisable or pleasant in wet season, how ever the highland specially Upper Mustang and even Everest and Dolpo are are still wonderful to...
Birds and Mountain
It was wonderful to have met and guide Dr. Paulo (ornithologist) from Portugal few months ago. Even though, I guided only in Kathmandu's Phulchauki and Ichhangu and was able to show some of the remarkable birds such as Pied Thrush, Long-tailed Broadbill, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Darjeeling...
Snow Leopard Adventure 2024
Himalayan Wildlife Tour 2024! Mission accomplished! [caption id="attachment_8150" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Snow Leopard Adventure[/caption] What a captivating and awesome sight of this Himalayan Cat. They are also called as, "Ghost of the mountain". It was a great trip that we had this still winter from Feb 01st to 12the...
Best Birding in Kathmandu
Best Birdwatching Spot in Kathmandu Valley: Phulchauki Hill and Godawari Community Forest Without hesitation, the prime recommendation for unparalleled Birdwatching within the Kathmandu Valley is undoubtedly Phulchauki Hill and its encompassing Godawari community forest. This locale stands as an extraordinary bird habitat, not only within the...
Beautiful Mountain Journey!
Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Adventure Journey! [caption id="attachment_8102" align="aligncenter" width="689"] Mardi and Annapurna base camp[/caption] The adventure began in Pokhara, with a short flight from Kathmandu and a quick drive to Kande. I was thrilled to embark on this journey alongside my client and friend,...
Epical Migration watch!
It was wonderful to see the sight of birds migration. When I was planning a trip to Upper Mustang, the transhimalayan region, a popular trekking destination and great place to see the migration of Demoiselle Crane and other species of birds. Instead, had to go...