Trained manpower needed for eco-tourism Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 25:The 7th TAAN eco-trekking workshop organised by Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN), with a slogan ‘Eco Workshop for Better Mountain’, started in the capital today. Lava Kumar Devkota, secretary,... 25 Jun, 2004
Nepali products to be showcased in Paris in November Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, June 9:With a view to promote Nepali exportable products, Nepal-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NFCCI) in association with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Paris (CCIP) is organising a Nepali business show... 09 Jun, 2004
Afforestation programme Rastriya Samachar SamitiKavre, June 5:The Trekking Agents Association of Nepal (TAAN) organised an afforestation programme at TAAN forest at Kashibhanjyang of Tukuchanala VDC in Kabhre district on the occasion of the 30th World Environment Day today.... Travel 06 Jun, 2004
Bagmati river festival begins from June 5 Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 31: Nepal River Conservation Trust (NRCT) is organising the Bagmati River Festival from June 5 to August 25. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is promoting the event. This is the fourth year the festival is being organised.... 31 May, 2004
ULA flight spurs row in Pokhara Himalayan News Service Pokhara, May 16: Avia Club Nepal has done a test flight of Ultra Light Aircraft (ULA) on Saturday at a time when the tourism entrepreneurs, boatmen and locals were against such flight around the Phewa lake. The test flight was... 16 May, 2004
Tourist arrival falls in Swargdwari Himalayan News Service Pyuthan, May 13:There is a drastic fall in the number of tourists and pilgrims in Swargdwari, one of the most potential tourist spots in mid-west region, this year. Pilgrims hesitate to visit this famous religious place due to... 13 May, 2004
Biz briefs NTB donates Rs 18,953 KATHMANDU: Employees of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has donated Rs 18,953 to fire victims of Fungling bazaar, Taplejung district. Tek Bahadur Dangi, CEO of NTB handed over the cash to Yankila Sherpa, Upper House MP and coordinator... 10 May, 2004
Tourism promotion urged Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 9:Commemorating the first successful ascend of Mt Manaslu, Gorkha Tourism organised a programme here today to celebrate the event. Speaking on the occasion, Badri Maskey, president of Gorkha Tourism Development... 09 May, 2004
NTB organises campaign to lure tourists Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 9:As a part of promoting regional tourism, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), in collaboration with Nepal Association of Tour Operators (NATO), has launched a campaign in Dubai for the Middle East, especially focussing on... 09 May, 2004
New team in NTB Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 7:The outgoing government headed by Surya Bahadur Thapa today appointed a new team in Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) for three years term in an attempt to boost tourism effectively, giving special focus on hotel... 07 May, 2004
Tourist arrivals rise by 46pc Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 4:Tourists arriving to Nepal via air continue to grow in April despite the ongoing political chaos. As a result, total tourist arrivals in April recorded yet another robust growth of 46 per cent in comparison to the... 05 May, 2004
Bagmati filth poses bird-hit threat to planes Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, April 19:Environmentalists have stressed the need for keeping the Bagmati river banks cleaner by discouraging people from dumping garbage there and making people aware of the environmental hazards in the area to prevent... Travel 20 Apr, 2004
