Interaction of tourism development and promotion in Pokhara

Interaction of tourism development and promotion in PokharaPress ReleaseDecember 23, 2008An interaction programme was organised at Nepal Tourism Board Office in Pokhara on December 22 & 23, 2008 to discuss various issues related with on development and promotion of tourism and civil aviation in Pokhara and its surrounding. Organised by Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Tourism Board and Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, the programme was attended prominent tourism entrepreneurs of Pokhara and its surrounding areas, tourism and...

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Interaction on lake conservation organized

Interaction on lake conservation organizedPress ReleaseDecember 16, 2008An expert team of International Lake Environment Committee Foundation (ILEC)- Japan is in a visit to Nepal from December 14 to 20, 2008 to do a rapid assessment of lakes conservation in Nepal building rapport with government, non-governmental organizations and institutions related to sustainable lakes and wetlands management in Nepal. In this connection, an interaction programme was organized at Nepal Tourism Board on December 16, 2008 to share Integrated Lake Base Management...

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Interactions on draft Tourism Policy 2065 organized Press Release

Interactions on draft Tourism Policy 2065 organized Press Release December 4, 2008Nepal Tourism Board in coordination with Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation organized a series of comprehensive interaction programs on draft Tourism Policy 2065 on November 25, December 1 and December 3, 2008 with diverse tourism stakeholders at Nepal Tourism Board. Chaired by Hon'ble Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Ms. Hisila Yami and actively participated by travel trade entrepreneurs, foreign expatriates,...

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Nepal Tempts Indian Travelers Yet Again Press Release

Nepal Tempts Indian Travelers Yet Again Press Release December 5, 2008All geared up with exciting travel ideas for the upcoming holiday season, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) organized roadshows all over Uttar Pradesh from November 24 to 28, 2008 to entice the Indian traveler and help them plan their next holiday.With roadshows organized in Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi and Gorakhpur, Nepal Tourism Board team showcased several exciting options under its promotion campaign Naturally Nepal – Once Is Not Enough...

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Interactions on draft Tourism Policy 2065 organised Press Release

Interactions on draft Tourism Policy 2065 organised Press Release December 4, 2008Nepal Tourism Board in coordination with Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation organized a series of comprehensive interaction programs on draft Tourism Policy 2065 on November 25, December 1 and December 3, 2008 with diverse tourism stakeholders at Nepal Tourism Board. Chaired by Hon'ble Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Ms. Hisila Yami and actively participated by travel trade entrepreneurs, foreign expatriates,...

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Nepal Tempts Indian Travelers Yet Again Press Release

Nepal Tempts Indian Travelers Yet Again Press Release December 5, 2008All geared up with exciting travel ideas for the upcoming holiday season, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) organized roadshows all over Uttar Pradesh from November 24 to 28, 2008 to entice the Indian traveler and help them plan their next holiday.With roadshows organized in Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi and Gorakhpur, Nepal Tourism Board team showcased several exciting options under its promotion campaign Naturally Nepal – Once Is Not Enough...

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Visitor Arrivals in November 2008 (by air only)

Visitor Arrivals in November 2008 (by air only) The figures released by Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) reveal that arrival figures in the month of November 2008, compared to the same month last year, have increased by 6.6% to 36,851. The total number of visitors till November 2008 has reached 344,599, representing an increase of 4.3% in comparison to the same period last year.The entire South Asian region has gained overall positive growth except for arrivals from India....

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Minisiter Yami inaugurates Mithila Sanskritik Utsav Press Release

Minisiter Yami inaugurates Mithila Sanskritik Utsav Press Release December 1, 2008A two-day Mithila Cultural Festival( Mithila Sanskritik Utsav) began in Janakpur on December 1, 2008 with fanfare coinciding with the Bhivah Panchami- a festival of marriage of Ram with Sita. Inaugurating the festival, Chief Guest of the festival, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Ms. Hisila Yami outlined the historical relation of Mithila with Malla kingdom of Newar in Kathmandu saying that bhajans are still being...

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Himalaya - Changing Landscapes outdoor Photo Exhibition at Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square

Himalaya - Changing Landscapes outdoor Photo Exhibition at Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square 2-8 December 2008The Himalaya - Changing Landscapes photo exhibition is taking place from 2 – 8 December 2008 at Hanuman Dhoka, Kathmandu Durbar Square as part of ICIMOD's 25th anniversary celebrations. The exhibition aims to raise awareness of the impact of global climate change in the fragile environment...

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Notice for Participation in Travel Trade Fairs 2009

Notice for Participation in Travel Trade Fairs 2009 S.N Fair/Mart Date Participation Fee (Nrs) Deadline for Application No. of Companies Contact 1 Vakantiebeurs, Utrecht, The Netherlands 14 – 18 January 2009 80,000/- 21 November,08 Four gobinda@ntb.org.np 2 Nordic Travel Fair ( MATKA ), Helsinki, Finland 15-18 January 2009 65,000/-...

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welcome back after so long time

welcome back to my travel news blog after so long time.... we are back...thank you for your patient..All Nepal Information...

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Yeti Airlines crashes, Nepal Tourism Board expresses its condolence

Yeti Airlines crashes, Nepal Tourism Board expresses its condolenceIt is a big shock for us to know about the tragic incident of aircrash at Lukla in the morning of October 8, 2008. Nepal Tourism Board expresses its heartfelt condolence to all bereaved family members of deceased persons. May their souls rest in peace.A twin Ottor plane of Yeti Airlines carrying 16 passenger and three crew members crashed on landing at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla in Nepal's Everest region, at 7:21 am on October 8, 2008, says Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal...

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Nepal participates in JATA World Travel Fair ­ 2008 in Tokyo

Nepal participates in JATA World Travel Fair ­ 2008 in TokyoNews ReleaseSeptember 23, 2008Nepal Tourism Board in co-ordination with the Embassy of Nepal in Tokyo participated in the JATA World Travel Fair 2008 in Tokyo from 19-21 September 2008. Other participant was The Malla Hotel Pvt. Ltd. The JATA World Travel Fair is the largest annual travel show being organized by Japan Association of Travel Agents. National Tourism Organizations, Travel Tour Operators, Airlines, Hoteliers and Resorts, Cruise Liners and Transport Operators from around the...

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World Tourism Day observed with various programmes On the occasion of World Tourism Day which is being observed with the theme "Tourism Responding to

World Tourism Day observed with various programmesOn the occasion of World Tourism Day which is being observed with the theme "Tourism Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change", Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation Ms. Hisilan Yami planted the first sapling of Mulberry(kimbu) at Jalbinayak, Chobhar. The sapling was planted as a part of Climate Neutral Planet Fund being set up by Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) and Nepal Tourism Board to mitigate the impact of climate change. Secretary of Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation...

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"Tourism Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change"

"Tourism Responding to the Challenge of Climate Change"A call for Action to a Climate Neutral PlanetGovernment of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Tourism Board and all tourism related stakeholders have expressed their solidarity to help to achieve this noble objective by creating a special fund "Climate Neutral Planet Fund- Nepal" on the occasion of World Tourism Day.You can also be a part of this campaign by becoming a Responsible Tourist & donating any amount of support in this fund:A/C No: 6219200 (Current Account)Nepal...

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Happy vijaya dashami - 065

HAPPY VIJAYA DASHAMI - 2065 MAY HIS DEVINE CONSORT DURGA VAWANI BLESS ALL OF US WITH PEACE AND PROSPERITY... WITH NEW NEPAL...ALLNEPALINFO.BLOGSPOT.COM...

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Visitor Arrivals in August 2008 (by air only)

Visitor Arrivals in August 2008 (by air only)September 1, 2008News ReleaseThe figures released by Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport revealed that the total visitor arrivals till August 2008 have reached to 224,679. The figures represent an increase of 2% in comparison to the same period last year. However, the arrival figures in the month of August, 2008 compared to the same month last year have decreased by 2% to 26,313. On the other hand, the tourism industry has shown some signs of revival in the form of softening in decline...

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NTB installs Tourist Information Board to disseminate information

NTB installs Tourist Information Board to disseminate informationAccess to authentic information plays a significant role in organizing today's world. If furbished with sufficient and precise information, it becomes easier to accomplish tasks easily and in less time.Foreseeing the role it could play in bringing a revolution in the tourism industry, the Ticker Board or the Satellite Control Board installed at NTB is the first of its kind to be introduced in the country. The board was inaugurated amidst a function by Mr. Prachanda Man Shrestha, Chief...

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Online Consular Registration(LOCATE) available for British Travellers

Online Consular Registration(LOCATE) available for British TravellersThe British Embassy Kathmandu has requested all the British travellers visiting Nepal to register online on its new system called LOCATE. They can register at www.britishembassy.gov.uk/nepal and follow the link for the online registrati...

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Tourist Visa Rules in Nepal ( Effective from 16 July 2008 )

Tourist Visa Rules in Nepal ( Effective from 16 July 2008 ) Tourists who visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa. Entry Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepal Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal: >>Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu >>Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal) >>Birganj,...

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ICIMOD launches 'Access and Benefit Sharing Knowledge Portal

ICIMOD launches 'Access and Benefit Sharing Knowledge Portal(Kathmandu, Nepal, 30 July 2008) The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) announces the launching of a web portal on 'Access and Benefit Sharing from Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge'. Accessible at http://www.icimod.org/abs/, the portal contains information about Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanisms and processes being carried out as well as the development and implementation of ABS regimes in countries of the Himalayan region....

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Two minor blasts in Pokhara

Two minor blasts in Pokhara Two minor blasts in Pokhara, six persons were injured in two minor blasts that took place in Sabhagriha Chowk, Pokhara in the evening of August 6, 2008, reports Pokhara Office of Nepal Tourism Board.This place is far from Lakeside and Damsite- two prominent tourist district of Pokhara and, tourists don't frequent to this place for any kind of activities.All injured persons are local residents of Pokhara. Security has been tight in the area and Pokhara is as safe to travel as before and daily life has not been affected...

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Visitor Arrivals in July 2008 (by air only)

Visitor Arrivals in July 2008 (by air only) The arrival figures released by Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport shows that visitor arrivals to Nepal increased by 3% with total 198,366 visitors till July 2008 in comparison to the same period last year. However, the arrival figures of July, 2008 compared to the same month last year has decreased by 19% to 21,203.Asian countries Singapore and Malaysia maintained the positive trend with 13% growth in the each market. The other countries with positive growth are Pakistan (53%) and Sri...

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ICIMOD launches 'Access and Benefit Sharing Knowledge Portal

ICIMOD launches 'Access and Benefit Sharing Knowledge Portal (Kathmandu, Nepal, 30 July 2008) The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) announces the launching of a web portal on 'Access and Benefit Sharing from Genetic Resources and Associated Traditional Knowledge'. Accessible at http://www.icimod.org/abs/, the portal contains information about Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanisms and processes being carried out as well as the development and implementation of ABS regimes in countries of the Himalayan region....

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Notice for Participation in Travel Trade Fairs 2008

Notice for Participation in Travel Trade Fairs 2008S.NFair/MartDate Participation Fee (Nrs)Deadline forApplicationNo. ofCompaniesContact1TTF, AhmedabadAug. 22-24, 200840,000/-Aug. 10, 20084jbhattarai@ntb.org.np2TTF, SuratAug. 29-31, 200840,000/-Aug. 10, 20084jbhattarai@ntb.org.np3JATA World Travel FairSept. 18-21, 20081,25,000/-Aug. 08, 20085rkhanal@ntb.org.np4China Sales MissionSept. End70,000/-Aug. 08, 20088rkhanal@ntb.org.np5ITB AsiaOct. 22-24, 200870,000/-Aug.10, 20085udali@ntb.org.np6WTM 2008Nov. 10-13, 20081,50,000/-*Aug. 15, 200818rkhanal@ntb.org.np7CITM2008Nov....

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Fewer visitors entered Nepal in September

Fewer visitors entered Nepal in SeptemberNumber of visitors coming to Nepal by air in September 2006 fell down by 7.4% reaching a total of 25,484, compared to the same month last year. The decline was observed in both market segments, Indian (-17.4%) and non-Indian (-2.6%). This was stated in the figures released by Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation quoting Immigration Office Tribhuvan International Airport.In terms of various originating markets, visitors coming from SAARC and Asia suffered losses during the month as arrivals from...

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Presidential run-off begins with Dr Yadav in a stronger position

Presidential run-off begins with Dr Yadav in a stronger positionFirst time in Country the run-off election for president has started from 8 am, Monday morning, to elect the first president of the republic Nepal.Dr. Ram Baran Yadav, general secretary of Nepali Congress (NC), who has been supported by Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) and Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF), appears in a stronger position compared with his rival Maoist-nominee Ram Raja Prasad Singh.As per the latest alliance mark-sheet by Kantipur daily, Dr.Yadav has been promised of support...

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Nepal's tourism promotion programme in Germany

Nepal's tourism promotion programme in Germany As part of the ongoing annual activities of the Embassy of Nepal in Germany in connection to commemorate the Golden Jubilee Anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations between Nepal and Germany, the Embassy in cooperation with the Honorary Consulate of Nepal in Frankfurt, organised an interactive luncheon programme on the theme of Nepal's tourism potentials in the light of political and security transformation in Nepal at the Frankfurt Press Club in Frankfurt on 9th of July 2008....

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Tourist Visa Extension

Tourist Visa ExtensionTourist Visa Rules in Nepal ( Effective from 16 July 2008 )Tourists who visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa.Entry Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepal Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal: >>Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu>>Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)>>Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)>>Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)>>Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)>>Jamuna,...

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Australia a focus for the future of Nepalese tourism

Australia a focus for the future of Nepalese tourism The first week of July saw the beginning of Nepal Tourism Board's Sales Mission to East Coast Australia. In recognition of the importance of tourism to Nepal's economy the Nepal Tourism Board has undertaken a series of international sales missions to various countries identified as either key or emerging markets for Nepal.. Australia generating approximately 10,000 visitors per annum has been identified as having potential for market expansion. Travel from Australia to Nepal has been steadily...

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Visitors Arrival in June 2008 (by air only)

Visitors Arrival in June 2008 (by air only) July 2, 2008Marginal decrease in tourist arrivals in JuneThe arrival figures released by Immigration Office, TIA shows that visitor arrivals to Nepal increased by 6 % with total 177163 visitors till June 2008. However, the arrival figure in June has been decreased by 7% to 21900. In the European market, Netherlands and Denmark recorded a strong increase by 20% and 35 % respectively.Among the major tourist generating markets UK and France registered a growth of 2% and 8% whereas USA and Spain had a negative...

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Nepal's Sales Mission to the US completed successfully

Nepal's Sales Mission to the US completed successfully June 29, 2008 As Nepal has recently ushered into one of the most important political changes in its recent history, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) the national tourism organization of the country organized a Sales Mission in the key cities of the United States of America from June 20 to 27, 2008.After the successful completion of the Constitutional Assembly elections and declaration of Nepal as a Republic, the Nepalese delegation met and interacted with the US media, travel agencies and tour operators...

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Shuttle Bus Service - Transport strike impect

Shuttle Bus Service - Transport strike impect June 22, 2008Nepal Tourism Board has arranged shuttle bus service for the national and international air passengers from airport to various hotels and vice versa on June 22, 2008. Passengers can contact directly to the concerned Police Officer assigned in each bus or Tourist Police. The shuttle bus will operate in three different routes as follows.Route 1Airport -NAC -Newroad -Hotel Annapurna -Hotel Yak & Yeti-Thamel Chowk -Lainchour Chowk- Hotel Shanker Hotel- Ambassador -AirportBus No: Ba 1 Pa...

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Nepal promotes Lifetime Experiences and Amazing adventures to South East Asia

Nepal promotes Lifetime Experiences and Amazing adventures to South East Asia June 20, 2008Nepal Sales Mission to South East Asia, one of the annual events jointly organized Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Airlines Corporation, PATA Nepal Chapter and Nepal Association of Tour Operators concluded successfully on 16th June at Penang, a new target market for promotion this year.NTB has been targeting SEA as a developing market with long term potential. Direct connectivity from these sectors to the capital has kept the steady growth of passengers growing...

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Nepalese Tourism Promoted in Japan

Nepalese Tourism Promoted in Japan Nepal Tourism Board, in cooperation with the Nepal Embassy in Japan,organized the Nepal Sales Mission in the two major cities of Tokyo and Osaka in Japan on 17 and 18 June 2008 respectively. As Nepal has witnessed one of the most important political changes in its recent history, NTB promoted the Nepalese tourism in key cities of Japan to encourage travelers to come visit this new Republic.Addressing the audience of Japanese travel trade and media fraternity on both occasions, the Ambassador to Japan H. E Dr....

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3 Sisters Adventure Trekking wins Geotourism Challenge

3 Sisters Adventure Trekking wins Geotourism Challenge 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking of Nepal has won the first-ever Geotourism Challenge! National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations and Ashoka's Changemakers sought out the most innovative, authentic, and successful tourism initiatives from around the world for the contest and received over 320 entries from 83 countries. Along with it, Rainforest Restoration and Sustainable Community Development (Costa Rica) and Yachana: Geotourism Lodge and School, Yachana Foundation (Ecuador) won...

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Nepal Promotion Program in South Korea

Nepal Promotion Program in South Korea Nepal Tourism Board participated in Korean Travel Fair, KOTFA 2008 from 5th-8th June 2008 in Seoul, Korea. It is the second time that Nepal Tourism Board(NTB) and private sector have participated in this fair targeting the Koran tourists. A private trekking company Stairway to Heaven treks and Expedition has also participated in the event. The historical, social, cultural ties and Buddhism, a common religious bond between the two countries has remained very strong for years. Taking this fact in account Nepal...

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Nepali tourism night organized in Egypt

Nepali tourism night organized in Egypt June 11, 2008The Embassy of Nepal in Egypt, in close cooperation with Ismailia Chamber of Commerce, organized "Nepal Tourism Night" in Ismailia, Egypt on June 8, 2008 with the aim of promoting Nepalese tourism, trade and foreign investment in Nepal. The program was inaugurated by H. E. General Salah Khatab, Secretary General of Ismailia Governorate of Egypt. Adressing the function he expressed his hope that the program would contribute to the promotion of Nepalese tourism in Egypt as well as open opportunities...

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Appa atop for 18th times, 5 Nepali women scale Everest together

Appa atop for 18th times, 5 Nepali women scale Everest together Appa Sherpa, smashing his own world record, climbed Mt Everest for the 18th time on May 22, 2008 when 75 more climbers made it atop the highest peak on the planet. This is a single day record for the Nepali side.Appa, along with his team member, scaled the 8,848 meter mountain early morning, said Ang Tshering Sherpa, President of Nepal Mountaineering Association. A veteran guide, he is part of the Eco-Everest Expedition, which aims at highlighting the impact of glacial melt and global...

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Mt. Everest (mount everest ascent)

Mt. EverestThe Tibetan name for Mount Everest is Chomolungma or Qomolangma (ཇོ་མོ་གླིང་མ, translated as "Mother of the Universe" or "Goddess Mother of the Earth"), and the related Chinese name is Zhūmùlǎngmǎ Fēng (simplified Chinese: 珠穆朗玛峰; traditional Chinese: 珠穆朗瑪峰) or Shèngmǔ Fēng (simplified Chinese: 圣母峰; traditional Chinese: 聖母峰, The Tibetan name, Chomolungma, gets a mention in the 2008 American film The Bucket List, in which one of the dying wishes of the two lead characters is to see the mountain. According to English accounts of the mid-19th...

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