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DOI to introduce Online Visa Application System
The Department of Immigration (DOI) will be introducing online visa application system for foreigners intending to visit Nepal soon. Once the new system is put in place, a foreigner can apply for visa online and collect it upon arrival at t
Read MoreSwitzerland to open embassy from Aug 17
Switzerland will be officially opening its embassy in Kathmandu from August 17, according to Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC). Switzerland has appointed Thomas Gass as its first envoy to Nepal. He will be presenting his letter of credent
Read MoreMuseum on the brink of collapse
KATHMANDU: The dilapidated building of the only biodiversity museum in the country — Natural History Museum — is on the verge of collapse, all thanks to the authorities’ indifference to put it high on the list of prioritie
Read MoreCall to reopen Closed Hotels
KATHMANDU:A central committee of the NEpal Independent Hotel workers Union issued a press statement on tuesday expressing serious concerns over the government decisions to shut down seven hotels located inside Chitwan National Park(CNP).
Read MoreBlog Surf-On treks
This important energy building skill is great training for high altitude trekking. It’s very important for high altitude training to practice energy absorption, lung cell stimulation, cleansing breath and deep breathing. Walk with your
Read MoreTibet Festival- Nakchu Horse Racing Festival (August 10 -16)
Every summer (July/August), the city of Nakchu comes alive to the sounds of horses hoofs galloping and the yells and hoots of the horsemen and the crowds. Nakchu, a vast pastoral area bordered by rugged mountain terrain, is home to the hard
Read MoreAmerican Airlines launches fare-finding feature
American Airlines announced that it has added a new “fare-finding” feature to its Travel Bag application within facebook, the popular networking platform. And, because the feature has not yet been given an official name, America
Read MoreNepalese Food Festival Held In Sri Lanka
The Embassy of Nepal in Sri Lanka, in association with Nepal Tourism Board, organized a “Nepalese Food Promotion” festival at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel in Colombo from 02 to 12 July 2009. This is the first-of-its-kind program org
Read MoreLawmakers against renewing lease of resorts in CNP
Constituent Assembly members have strongly objected to the practice of granting lease contract to operate resorts inside the Chitwan National Park (CNP) without inviting tender. “What is the reason behind the practice of awarding
Read MoreInteraction on Nepal Tourism Year campaign
Nepal Tourism Board on July 22 organised an interaction to discuss various issues relating to tourism industry and the Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign. The interaction saw the participation of tourism minister, secretary and chiefs of
Read MoreAirlines to collect overhead on tickets
KATHMANDU: The government has made arrangements for Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) to reach an agreement with airlines companies for collecting the Rs 1000 per passenger on the air ticket itself, that has become effective from July 16. Accor
Read MoreTourism minister for holistic approach
KATHMANDU: Tourism and Civil Aviation Minister Sharad Singh Bhandari today stressed on a private sector-led mechanism for tourism development in the country. Speaking at an interaction here, he said the emphasis of the budget was on accessi
Read MoreTAAN concerned at resorts closure
Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal’s (TAAN) on June 29 said that its attention had been seriously drawn to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation’s (DNPWC) decision to close seven jungle resorts op
Read MoreNepal-Tibet destination tourism promotion
KATHMANDU: Dr Wang from Tibet Tourism Administration highlighted the possibilities of extending the visit of Chinese tourists to Nepal, who come to Tibet, by providing adequate information to tour operators based in major tourist generating
Read MoreNepal Tourism Year 2011 promoted
KATHMANDU: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), along with five private travel trade companies and the national flag carrier Nepal Airlines Corporation participated in the ATM- 2009 held in Dubai, UAE, from May 5-8, 2009, says a release from Nepal To
Read MoreMinister for allowing hotels, resorts to operate in CNP
KATHMANDU: Members of the parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) today suggested that the five hotels and resorts inside the World Heritage site of Chitwan National Park (CNP) should be relocated elsewhere as their contract period al
Read MoreHigh powered body for tourism development
KATHMANDU: Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Sarad Singh Bhandari, speaking at an interaction in Pokhara, stressed on the need of high powered body-Pokhara Tourism Development Authority, which will take ownership of all tourism produc
Read MoreNepal Tempts Indian Travelers Yet Again
All geared up with exciting travel ideas for the upcoming holiday season, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) organized road shows all over Uttar Pradesh from November 24 to 28, 2008 to entice the Indian traveler and help them plan their next holiday
Read MoreNepal Plan Flights to 18 Indian Cities Soon
The government will soon start regional flights linking to more than 18 destinations in Indian metros. Speaking on the occasion of International Civil Aviation Day, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Hisila Yami said, "Nepal will
Read MoreSkill development workshop
In a bid to enhance competence of its member agents, Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) on November 23 organised a business skill development workshop in Kathmandu. More than 100 participants, representing different member agent
Read MoreNepal at CITM fair in Shanghai
Nepalese travel trade companies led by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) took part in China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2008 from 20-23 November in Shanghai. According to press released by NTB, Nepalese travel trade delegation in the exhibi
Read MoreIndigenous film festival in Pokhara
The first edition of International Indigenous Film Festival (IIFF) began in the tourist hub Pokhara from 14th November. The two-day film festival is going to showcase 16 feature films made in different languages of Nepal including Newar,
Read MoreHAN handed over Visit Nepal 2011 concept
A delegation of Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) met with Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Hisila Yami and handed over a "Conceptual Proposal for the Observance of Visit Nepal Year 2011" to her at the ministry on Thursday. The
Read MoreJapanese bikers won Down Hill
Japanese bikers at the 14th Asian Mountain Bike Championship in Chobhar yesterday grasped both the Elite men and women’s Down Hill races. Naoki Idegawa won the men’s championship in 2 minutes and 03.35 seconds, better than co
Read MoreMedia Challenge Rafting in Bagmati
Food & Fun Yatra, a television programme, won the Media Challenge Rafting Championship organized on August 16, 2008. The championship was a part of Bagmati Shanti Festival 2065 jointly organized by Nepal Association of Rafting Agents
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