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 at Amsterdam on 18th June.
Jatayu Restaurant – Feeding centre for vultures
June 21st: Pithauli ,a village in Nawalparasi District in southern Nepal, is being frequented by a large number of tourists. The attraction is Jatayu Restaurant – not a diner, but a feeding centre for vultures. This feeding centre for vultures is first of its kind in Asia. The restaurant was established in Namuna Community Forest about three years ago to preserve endangered species of vulture, especially the white-rumped and slender-billed ones. As Nawalparasi contain seven of the nine species of vulture in the world, setting up the restaurant has made it easier for conservationists to monitor the birds and their activities.The vultures are fed uncontaminated cattle carcasses. An observation post has been built for visitors to watch the birds swoop down at mealtime.
June 22, 2009
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