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Security pledge for tourists in Lumbini
BUTWAL: Rupandehi Chief District Officer Taranath Gautam has claimed that they have managed full security for internal and foreign tourists visiting the Lumbini Tourism Circuit (LTC) during the Nepal Tourism Year 2011. At the 11th annive
Read MoreTourism can bring Nepal together
Tourism can play a vital role in bringing the nation of Nepal together and strengthening its economy and society, according to industry figures. This concept is the foundation of the Nepal Tourism Year 2011 initiative, which received sup
Read MoreCall to declare Bhotekoshi River a protected area
Tourism entrepreneurs have demanded the government to develop Bhotekoshi River a protected area and promote it as a destination for water-based tourism activities. Bhotekoshi is regarded as one of the best destinations for water excursions.
Read MoreDhampus hotels upgrading facilities
DHUMPUS, Jan 31: Hoteliers in Dhumpus - a popular tourist village in Kaski district - are developing infrastructures, expecting a healthy rise in tourist arrival during Nepal Tourism Year 2011. Some entrepreneurs are opening new hotels whil
Read MoreRural women engage in tourism promotion
Women of remote Parsa district are actively involved in a door-to-door campaign to make Nepal Tourism Year 2011 (NTY-2011) a success, reports RSS. The women of Thori VDC are visiting every house talking about tourism promotion and how to t
Read MoreDhaulagiri attracts more tourists
MYAGDI: Ahead of Nepal Tourism Year 2011 an increasing number of tourists are coming for Dhaulagiri round trekking. According to Area Police Office, Darbang, 510 tourists rounded Annapurna trekking region between the Nepali months of Baish
Read MoreEntrepreneurship key to development of tourism
KATHMANDU: Absence of culture of tourism entrepreneurship is responsible for the under development of tourism sector. “There are so many potential destinations and products that are waiting to be exploited,” said Sharat Singh Bh
Read MoreRising revenue encourages tourism entrepreneurs
KATHMANDU, Nov 14: With the number of high end guests on the rise, tourism entrepreneurs have witnessed a steady growth in their revenues. This has given a strong boost to tourism entrepreneurs preparing for the upcoming Nepal Tourism Year
Read MoreTourism experts urge to develop tour packages to boost wetlands
Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation (MoFSC) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) jointly on Wednesday came up with the two wetlands as tourist destinations targeting Nepal Tourism Year 2011 (NTY-2011). The destinations include Koshi Tappu W
Read MoreOver 200 tourists arriving in Bandipur daily
The tourists visiting Bandipur of Tanahun district has been increasing daily as Nepal Tourism Year 2011 (NTY-2011) draws near, RSS reports. According to Bandipur Tourism Development Committee (BTDC), more than 200 tourist are arriving a
Read MoreGovt unveils two eco-tourism products
KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Targeting the Nepal Tourism Year 2011 campaign, Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation (MoFSC) and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) jointly unveiled two eco-tourism products amid a program here Wednesday. The new destination
Read MoreTourism bouquet adds variety with wetlands entry
KATHMANDU: Conservation and Sustainable Use of Wastelands in Nepal (CSUWN) has collaborated with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) for the promotion of select wetlands as tourist destinations. In order to promote wetlands tourism, experts have rec
Read MoreRegulate airline safety standards
KATHMANDU: The panel formed to probe the Agni Air plane crash has recommended domestic airlines operating Instrumental Flight Rules and Visibility Flight Rules to upgrade safety norms. The panel issued Interim Safety Recommendation to C
Read MoreMountaineers scale virgin peak in Nepal
A joint team of Nepalese and Bangladeshi mountaineers have scaled a virgin peak in Nepal’s eastern Himalayas, the climbers said Monday. The 10-member team said it summited Mount Chekigo, considered one of the most challenging in m
Read MoreEverest in October after 10 years
KATHMANDU: Eric Larsen successfully climbed Mount Everest in the month of October, the first to do so in ten years during this month. A report submitted by the Liasion Officer and Handling Agency stated that Larsen along with five members o
Read MoreNon Resident Nepali invest in Nepal tourism
Members of the Non Resident Nepali (NRN) Association released plans earlier this week to invest in Nepal tourism in a bid to restore the country’s prosperity. At a NRN Day program, several members expressed their interest in redeve
Read MoreTrekking can generate employment
KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal during the 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) today urged the trekking agencies to lobby strongly for the development and required support for the
Read MoreIlam spots await tourists
ILAM: Guphathumki, a tourist destination situated on the border between Mangalbare and Santidanda VDC of Ilam district, is slipping into obscurity due to lack of promotion. Locals say Guphathumki was the place of meditation of the endangere
Read More5 transport offices planned for tourists
KATHMANDU: Bhairahawa, Birgunj, Kakarbhitta, Mahendranagar, and Nepalgunj will now have special transport offices for tourists visiting Nepal through land. “Nepal Tourism Year (NTY) 2011 Committee will establish transport offices a
Read MoreBan on tourists to Upper Mustang lifted
The people of Upper Mustang have decided to withdraw their decision to prohibit the entry of tourists to the Upper Mustang after the government assured to address the demands raised by them. "The government has, albeit lately, addresse
Read MoreThree new trekking routes unveiled on World Tourism Day
Three new trekking routes unveiled on World Tourism Day Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation launched three new trekking trails as a part of celebrating 31st World Tourism Day in Kathmandu on 27 September. The routes – Panchpok
Read MoreGovt unveils new trekking routes
KATHMANDU: The government has opened new trekking routes — Paachpokhari Kunda Trekking Trail in Sindhupalchowk, Nagi Narchang Trekking Trail in Myagdi and Dhorpatan Trekking Trail in Baglung — on the occasion of 31st World Touri
Read MoreTourism and bio-diversity Crucial linkage
World Tourism Day(WTD) this year is being celebrated with the powerful theme “Tourism and Biodiversity”. The theme could not be more befitting to the concurrent situation of rapid global biodiversity loss, which has impact to th
Read MoreWorlds tiniest teen to promote tourism in Nepal
Khagendra Thapamagar, who is the tiniest teenager in the world, has been appointed as goodwill ambassador to promote tourism in Nepal. The government has appointed Thapamagar in order to boost the tourism sector, which is till reeling un
Read MoreSave the Himalayas supporters march to UN HQ, New York
As a continuation of ‘Save the Himalayas’ campaign, on 21st September 2010, a rally was organized by NRN America, in collaboration with the Government of Nepal and National Trust for Nature Conservation.The rally saw a huge turn
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