Namche Bazaar is the hub of Everest Expeditions and trekking adventures alike. It sits on trade route that have existed for centuries to bring Himalayan salt down from Tibet and produce and woolen crafts north. Perched in a bowl along a hillside, there are very few flat places but that means almost every room in… Read More
The new teaser trailer for our 2022 Photo Tour season in Nepal is out! We’d love to see you in Nepal in 2022! Contact us to find out more about either tour.
With the bluest skies on the planet, the Himalayas are often best portrayed in their vibrant color. Yet, sometimes, the masters of old speak through the winds of time and beg for black and white treatment of these towering guardians and their may faces. Here then, is Part 1 of a look at the Himalayan… Read More
At Far Horizon an important aspect of running international photo tours is making a positive impact in the areas we operate. We constantly look for ways we and our local operators can benefit from our long term relationships. In Nepal, we’re happy to announce our local guide of choice, Kami Sherpa, has recently passed his… Read More
The Khumbu Region of Nepal, which encompasses Sagarmatha National Park and Mt. Everest, is a remote area with no roads. The Sherpa who have lived there for scores of generations, travel and traded across the area using a variety of cargo transport means. Arrival These days most visitors will arrive by plane, or sometimes helicopter… Read More
As part of our effort to exceed our photo tour guests’ expectations, we’re starting a series to help guests get ready for our trips (the first one is in Nepal in 2019, if you’re interested). We’ll post those emails here as we hope they are helpful to anyone wishing to visit Nepal or Bhutan with… Read More