The Explore Nepal Group in the Media
Featured on MIG TV
Interview of our Founder
ECS - Jun 2018 Feature
Bharat Basnet has been working in tourism for 40 years, since 1979, though this place opened in 1988. He first worked in other travel companies to learn the ropes of the industry, then traveled outside the country, before coming back to start his own business. Along the way, he’s learned a lot and formed a lot of opinions of what does and doesn’t work here, and what he feels should be done better.
People go where it’s nice, clean, and there’s character, old charm, friendly people—less polluted, where you can freely walk.
ECS - Jul 2010 Interview
ECS, a popular online magazine in Nepal, interviews our founder Bharat Basnet to learn about his Nepali ‘poshak’ (dress) and what encouraged him to continue with such traditional attire. It talks about the dress’ composure, availability, cost and its national significance in the bigger picture.
There was a time when I had to wear a suit to work. It did not work out for me. I have never been without a daura suruwal and I do not intend to change it anytime soon.
New Business Age
Online magazine New Business Age interviewed our founder, Bharat Basnet, to learn about the eco- tourism drive our company is pioneering in Nepal. The article talks about our many ventures and it’s ideology of supporting organic and local grown produce, helping control pollution through displacement of ‘Bikram’ tempos and building schools and eco-clubs.
Clean Energy Nepal
Online magazine New Business Age interviewed our founder, Bharat Basnet, to learn about the eco- tourism drive our company is pioneering in Nepal. The article talks about our many ventures and it’s ideology of supporting organic and local grown produce, helping control pollution through displacement of ‘Bikram’ tempos and building schools and eco-clubs.
The Himalayan Times
The Himalayan Times covered an article on one of the sister concerns of The Explore Nepal Group, Bhojan Griha, to learn about the specificities and the uniqueness of the traditionally Nepali restaurant. It talks about the traditional Nepali Royal home converted into a boutique restaurant showcasing Nepali architecture, the promotion of Newari food in its servings, to the conservation and promotion of traditional Nepali dance and culture of various ethnicities of Nepal.
Passport Bites
Passport Bites, a popular travel blog, featured Kantipur Temple House in one of its articles. The article comprises of the authors’ independent views of our heritage properties and also cites several other sustainable products from
