Dear All,
Namaste and Welcome!
The tourist season started well this year with the announcement of a three month ceasefire by an opposing political party. Nepal has always been one of the safest countries in the world for tourists to visit but, unfortunately, bad press has led to a decline in visitors over the last few years. All of us at Ultimate Descents and our sister company The Borderlands Resort, hope that the peace will continue and that the country will work together to make the rest of this decade one of harmony and prosperity. The people of Nepal, culturally rich, friendly, always ready with a smile and helpful attitude, deserve the opportunity to do what they do best – welcome visitors to their stunning and awe-inspiring country!
In the meantime, we must proudly announce that this is Borderlands 10th year in operation. We are always striving to improve our already impeccable reputation for safety and thrill-a-minute adventure! If you have not met us yet, you can be certain that when you do, it will be such a treasured experience that you will be telling tales of your escapades for years to come. And, if you already know us, then we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued interest in our operation and for your invaluable support.
The off-season has not seen our Director and experienced river guides relaxing. The guides have been sharing their skills all over the world, including Japan, Turkey, Europe and the United States. Every new river they run develops their already extensive domestic and international expertise and experience. Our customers can always be assured of globally endorsed standards of safety and proficiency, enabling them to relax and enjoy the exhilaration of their whitewater adventure. Our manager was not putting his feet up. He completed an intensive and rewarding course with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) USA.
Leading the way, our Director Mr. Megh Ale has been brushing-up on his catalogue of skills and promoting Nepal whilst visiting the Lake District and Scotland. He spent much of the off-season in the Welsh valleys of the UK building high ropes courses with the company ‘Ropeworks’ and instructing the programs for such well known names as Philips, Ford Motors and Merloni Ltd. Our Professional Development Programs in Nepal have been a resounding success but we like pushing our clients to their limits, and there is nothing like a 20 meter high ‘Postman’s Walk’ – traverse across a cable suspended between two trees – to energize a person and help them realize their own strengths and potential. Megh also helped instruct the Scientific Exploration Society crew, with Colonel John Blasford-Snell OBE, on the Tryweryn River at the National Whitewater Centre in Wales.
2005 saw The Borderlands Resort a become members of responsibletravel.com. Always determined to protect and conserve the environment and conscious of our role as a leading example of eco-tourism in Nepal, we were proud to be recommended as a company that offers real and authentic holidays that also benefit the environment and local people.
We have
exceptional itineraries listed on responsibletravel.com, of which we are
proud to be a member.
- http://www.responsibletravel.com/Trip/Trip900541.htm
- http://www.responsibletravel.com/Trip/Trip900540.htm
- http://www.responsibletravel.com/Trip/Trip900533.htm
- http://www.responsibletravel.com/Trip/Trip101412.htm
Clients of Borderlands Resorts will be reassured to know that our policy is for minimal disturbance of any physical, social, political or cultural environment visited. We ask that visitors do not intentionally disturb any natural/domestic fauna and flora or their natural habitat and we adopt a zero tolerance attitude to littering. Not only do we leave every campsite cleaner than when we've arrived, we've taken steps to protect Nepal's rivers and the people who live along them, including founding the Nepal River Conservation Trust (NRCT).
We would like to thank everyone who has supported us during the last year. Special thanks go out to our clients, the holiday makers, NGO workers, backpackers, round-the-world travelers, businesses, schools and local children whose thirst for adventure and eagerness to stretch their personal boundaries have made so many wonderful trips and special moments that we all treasure
All our staff are carefully chosen for their diverse range of talents, excellent inter-personal skills and commitment-loyalty to the local customs, people and environment of Nepal. We operate to promote environmental awareness and an appreciation of the wealth and fragility of Nepal's natural resources through sound ecological, conservation and preservation practices. Nepal, for all its massive mountain peaks and impressive geography, is actually an incredibly fragile environment. We feel an increased responsibility to protect and preserve these wild places. We believe that our clients, with guidance, will have the opportunity to learn respect for the delicate nature of the environment and for ancient cultures, their history and customs. With this increased knowledge visitors to Nepal will be better equipped to travel to any environment worldwide with deference, understanding and discernment.
The Borderlands Resort was the base for the children of Aastha House, Kathmandu, and their Leadership Development Program, October 7th – 11th 2005. Using games, initiatives and outdoor activities such as canyoning, rock climbing and rafting, students faced a number of challenges and problem-solving tasks. The teamwork, support and encouragement that they displayed were wonderful qualities and they learned new skills eagerly. The course was a fantastic success and the staff at The Borderlands Resort would like to congratulate every Aastha House student on receiving their Leadership Development Program Certificates
Grade 12 Lincoln School, Kathmandu, spent their Leadership Development Program with us in Gokarna Forest. From October 24th – 28th 2005 they traversed gorges, climbed giant ladders and solved the many initiatives designed to stretch their powers of communication, cooperation, support, analysis, decision and strategy making. Grade 7, Lincoln School, commenced their Environmental Study Course of the Shivapuri Watershed – Bagmati River on the same dates. With expert field leadership in the forms of an Environmentalist, a Botanist and an Ornithologist the students spent a fascinating time trekking the River’s source, learning to investigate, consider and respect the environment that they have inherited. A deep and lasting impression has been left with these youngsters as they studied first-hand the effects of communities and their interactions upon the fragile natural resources that we have. We congratulate both grades on receiving their Program Certificates and wish all Grade 12 students the very best with their college applications.
What makes The Borderlands Resort so popular?
Our quality and safety standards which have built up a formidable reputation.
What makes every trip so rewarding?
Our customers, whose thirst for adventure and eagerness to stretch their personal boundaries have been the core of each successful, exhilarating expedition and program
As usual there are many events to look forward to at The Borderlands Resort which are posted at: http://www.borderlandresorts.com/events.htm
Included in this year’s calendar will be:
¯ our sumptuous Christmas celebrations
¯ the tranquility of our 9th Annual Buddha Jayanti
¯ and dazzling Nepali New Year festivity
We are eagerly looking forward to extending to you all our bountiful Borderlands hospitality. We hope that, over the year to come, we will see old friends return and new friends arrive.
We invite you all to join us for a fabulous 2005-2006!
Email: info@borderlandresorts.com URL: www.borderlandresorts.com