Nepal to station officials at Mt Everest base camp to control crowds of tourists

Nepal plans to minimise the congestion of climbers near the 8,850m (29,035ft) summit of Mount Everest, which is clogged with scores of climbers during the short window of good weather, officials said on Monday. One of the initiatives includes introducing separate fixed ropes for climbers ascending and descending near the ...

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Birds at Langtang National Park are anybody’s guess

Although Langtang National Park (LNP) is considered rich in wildlife, the authorities concerned have not conducted intensive study on the birds found inside the park for years. Due to the lack of a timely study, the park management has been compelled to rely on a report prepared 13 years back. ...

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Upbeat about tourism, pvt sector pours money in hospitality sector

As the government accords high priority to infrastructure projects to woo foreign tourists and investors, the private sector is increasingly attracted to the hospitality industry. There are about a dozen star-rated hotels, including four of five-star standard in the pipeline, targeting high-end tourists. The existing hotels are expanding their capacity, ...

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Attraction in investment in tourism sector: secy Ghimire

Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Sushil Ghimire has said the Government of Nepal has attracted tourists and investors in the sector with policy measures. While speaking at the Nepal Sales Mission 2014 held in Scandinavian countries in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm to attract tourists from ...

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Nepal organises Sales Mission in Scandinavian countries to attract tourists

Nepal has organised Nepal Sales Mission 2014 in the Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Norway and Sweden after the conclusion of ITB 2014 as part of promotional activities across the world to attract tourists. The Nepal Sales Mission program was held in Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm on 11, 13 and 17 ...

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