Archive for the ‘Nepal’ Category
UN envoy to Nepal: resolve outstanding issues to advance peace
By Nelson Alcantara, eTN | January, 2010
Nepal has such potential as a destination that it is pity that the country’s instability has gotten in the way of its travel and tourism industry from succeeding. Cognizant of the importance of establishing peace and order in Nepal is a top United Nations envoy, which has encouraged Nepalese [...]
January 25, 2010
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Nepal Government holds Cabinet Meeting at Mt. Everest
by Usha Rai
Kathmandu, Nepal (December, 2009): Nepalese cabinet ministers held a special cabinet meeting at Kala Patthar (17,192 ft) plateau, at the base of Mt. Everest on December 4, 2009. The meeting which was scheduled a few days before the UN Conference for Climate Change at Copenhagen was organized mainly to draw international attention towards [...]
December 9, 2009
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Highest Cabinet Meeting at Gorakh Shep, Nepal, on 4th December, 2009
by Usha Rai
Kathmandu, Nepal (November 30, 2009): At a press conference held on 29th November at NTB’s auditorium hall, members of the press and media were briefed about the climate themed Cabinet Meeting to be held in Gorakh Shep, Everest Base Camp on 4th December 2009. The meeting was well attended by members of [...]
December 1, 2009
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Village Tourism in Nepal for Adventurous Travelers
Travelers keen on getting familiar with any culture know they either have to spend long time in the given region or they need to get closer with the locals. A Nepalese village has opened its doors to the tourists offering unique home stays.
November 11, 2009
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Nepal launches Massive Campaign to Welcome Gay Visitors
Nepal, a country that’s been wracked by years of political instability, is desperately in need of tourism money. GLBT travelers and couples, all things being equal, tend to have relatively high amounts of disposable income, or so Nepal thinks. Therefore, the Nepal tourism board is launching a massive campaign to highlight the country as a [...]
October 26, 2009
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Everest Skydiving – 2009
October, 2009: In a two day skydiving event held in Shyangboche, Everest region and organized by Explore Himalaya , a Kathmandu based adventure travel company , 7 skydivers from USA, Australia, India, New Zealand and Nepal made solo and tandem jumps from 25,000 ft , 27,500ft and 29,300 ft.
October 20, 2009
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Tourism News from Nepal, July 2009
Provided by: Usha Rai
Rise in Tourist Arrivals
July 3rd: According to TIA ( Tribhuvan International Airport), the month of June saw a rise in tourist air arrivals by six per cent .The most encouraging results came from European markets, with an overall positive growth of 25 per cent. Arrivals from UK grew by 15 per cent, [...]
July 3, 2009
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Extreme Skydiving Adventure with Everest Skydive 2009
Explore Himalaya Travel & Adventure, a Kathmandu based adventure company is organizing the second skydiving programme over Mount Everest (29,035ft). After the resounding success of the first event Explore Himalaya & its team of experts are working together to bring the adventure that beats all adventures, the highest skydiving event in the world.
June 24, 2009
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Nepal Travel Updates
by Usha Rai - Holland – Nepal direct flights from October 2009: Arkefly ,a part of TUI airlines of Netherlands, is planning to launch direct air flights from Holland to Nepal from October 2009.According to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the announcement on re-establishment of direct air connection between the two countries was made in a reception held [...]
June 22, 2009
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Travel News from Nepal
By Usha Rai
Entry fee to Pashupatinath Area Raised
June 18th: Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) has raised the entry fee for foreigners to the Pashupatinath area from June 15. The entry fee has been increased from Rs 250 to Rs 500.Visitors from India, however, are not
required to pay any fee. Pashupatinath Temple area receives more than [...]
June 18, 2009
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