Information about mountaineering activities in Nepal

Information about mountaineering activities in Nepal The mountaineering activities governed by the "Mountaineering Expedition Regulation, 2059 B.S. (2002 A.D.) are being permitted in Nepal as per Section 56 of the Tourism Act, 2035 B.S. (1978 A.D.). Trekkers wishing to trek to Everest Region require to obtain Trekker's Information Management System(TIMS) certificate to be issued by Nepal Tourism Board(NTB) and Trekking Agents Association of Nepal(TAAN) from their designated counters which has been in effect since January 1, 2008. However, they...

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Eco Everest Expedition 2008

Eco Everest Expedition 2008The Eco Everest Expedition 2008 is being organised on the occasion of Silver jubilee of ICIMOD with an aim of attracting the attention of the global community to the problems of melting glaciers due to climate change, to the threats posed to local community and infrastructure due to GLOFs and raising the awareness of environment conservation of fragile mountain ecosystem. The specific objectives of the Eco-expedition are: * To draw the world's attention on rapid melting of glaciers by conducting field research and investigations...

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TREKKERS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

TREKKERS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMAre you a trekker? Nepal, aptly, has been called 'a Trekkers' Paradise'. Its high standing mountains, scenic hills and the luxuriant Terai offers some of the most spectacular trekking routes in the world. Passing through the diverse culture and nature, trekking in Nepal is a life-time experience which involves a certain degree of physical risks owing to the rugged topography.With the distinction of Nepal as a trekking destination and its growing charm, a provision of Trekkers' Information Management System...

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Nepal's tourism promotion through Travel Banking in Bangladesh

Nepal's tourism promotion through Travel Banking in BangladeshMarch 26, 2008"Nepal is a beautiful country and we wish to visit Nepal once again… there are so many places to enjoy and experience with this special! ", was the response received by Nepal Tourism Board(NTB) officials during the Consumer Focus Promotion Campaign launched by NTB from 16th to 23rd March 2008 in four major cities of Bangladesh.The special campaign, the first ever to reach the consumers directly is a joint venture between Nepal tourism Board and Eastern Bank Limited one...

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No ban on climbing Himalayas including Everest: MoCTCA

No ban on climbing Himalayas including Everest: MoCTCAThe Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation(MoCTCA) issuing a press statement on March 18, 2008 denied the claim that it has suspended the mountaineering expedition to Mt. Everest saying that the dissemination of false information quoting the ministry in this issue has drawn the attention of MoCTCA. MoCTCA in its press statement said that the Ministry has not banned climbing expedition on Mt. Everest and other Himalayan peaks and the policy related to mountaineering expeditions has...

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Eco Everest Expedition 2008

Eco Everest Expedition 2008The Eco Everest Expedition 2008 is being organised on the occasion of Silver jubilee of ICIMOD with an aim of attracting the attention of the global community to the problems of melting glaciers due to climate change, to the threats posed to local community and infrastructure due to GLOFs and raising the awareness of environment conservation of fragile mountain ecosystem. The specific objectives of the Eco-expedition are: * To draw the world's attention on rapid melting of glaciers by conducting field research and investigations...

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"Nepal Tourism" Fascinates Members of the European Parliament

"Nepal Tourism" Fascinates Members of the European ParliamentOrganized by the Nepal Embassy- Brussels and facilitated by the Friends of Nepal Group in the European Parliament, "The Nepal for all Seasons" program was held on 03 March 2008 at the main parliament building of the European Union in the city of Brussels, Belgium. This was a first ever event of Nepal Tourism Board organized in this premise. The head of the Nepal delegation, Mr. Leela Mani Paudyal, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Tourism and Civil Aviation welcomed the Members of...

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Nepal participated TTAA International Travel Fair

Nepal participated TTAA International Travel Fair Kathmandu3/6/2008Nepal participated TTAA International Travel Fair Nepal Tourism Board in coordination with Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), Nepal Airlines Corporation and Nepalese Travel Trade participated in the TTAA International Travel Fair held at Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Bangkok, Thailand. The fair was organized from February 28 to March 2, 2008 by Thai Travel Agents' Association and featured 300-plus stalls representing NT0s, travel agencies, Airlines...

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"Nepal Tourism" Fascinates Members of the European Parliament

"Nepal Tourism" Fascinates Members of the European ParliamentOrganized by the Nepal Embassy- Brussels and facilitated by the Friends of Nepal Group in the European Parliament, "The Nepal for all Seasons" program was held on 03 March 2008 at the main parliament building of the European Union in the city of Brussels, Belgium. This was a first ever event of Nepal Tourism Board organized in this premise. The head of the Nepal delegation, Mr. Leela Mani Paudyal, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture Tourism and Civil Aviation welcomed the Members of...

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