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13 New Peaks Opened for Climbing
In its effort to attract adventure loving tourists to Nepal for climbing peaks, His Majesty's government has recently opened 13 more peaks for climbing in the different parts of the country. Now, the government has authorized Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) operate 15 more peaks to mountainerring which till this time was handled by the government. All peaks are above 6000 metre except one. Now the number of peaks opened for climbing has reached 276. New peaks that have recently been opened for climbing are Tashi Kang(6386 m.), Tsartse(6398 m.), Khatung Kang(6484 m.), Norbu Kang(6005 m.), Kangfu Gaton(5916 m.), Nemjung(7139 m.), Danfe Sail(6103 m.), Ghenye Liru(6571 m.), Mera South(6064 m.), Naulekh(6240 m.), Khangri Shar(6811 m.), Khangri West(6773 m.) and Lung Sampa(6100 m.)
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NTB selected for the PATA/Business Traveller Award for Company of the Year 2003
NTB selected for the PATA/Business Traveller Award for Company of the Year 2003
Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has been selected to receive the PATA/Business Traveller Germany Vasco da Gama Award as the Company of the Year 2003. Named in honor of the first European explorer who reached PATA destination and returned safely home in the year 1497/98; this award is given to PATA Member Organization that best identifies the objectives of PATA.
A press release issued by the PATA Europe Division on Oct 25; 2002 announcing the Award reads as follows: "The selection committee for this award is comprised of key travel professionals from Europe and Asia/Pacific. In this instance; the Committee wishes to recognize the outstanding work the Nepal Tourism Board has carried out over many years in the promotion and development of travel and tourism to the PATA region from Europe and the positive actions the Board has undertaken to face the hard times the industry has been recently confronted with".
PATA and Business Traveller Germany will present the Vasco da Gama Award for the Company of the Year to NTB at the Annual PATA Germany Chapter Luncheon at Messe Berlin during ITB 2003 (March 7-11; 2003).
In their message to Nepal Tourism Board; PATA and Business Traveller Germany have congratulated NTB for helping to create a positive awareness of the PATA region in Europe.
"This Award has further encouraged us to work even harder towards achieving our goals and objectives;" says Mr. Pradeep Raj Pandey; Chief Executive Officer of Nepal Tourism Board.
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Nepal Among Top Eco-tourism Destinations
Nepal Among Top Eco-tourism Destinations
According to a recent survey by the World Tourism Organization; Nepal ranks first as an eco-tourism destination in the U.K. market and is the third most preferred eco-tourism destination of Asia in the German market. "Only very few destinations must be considered 'pure' eco-tourism destinations in terms of the German market: Costa Rica; Galapagos and Nepal are the most important internationally…" says Tourism Market Trends: World Overview and Tourism Topics –2002. It is a matter of national pride as well as another opportunity for our tourism industry to build up the market value of Nepal to a newer level.
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Indian Airlines launches attractive packages in Kathmandu sector for Indians
In addition to provide value addition to Indian national passengers and to promote Nepal as a tourist destination Indian Airlines has tied up with Nepal Tourism Board for launching holiday packages. The packages rates have been worked out on 3 nights/4 days basis for Delhi; Jaipur; Ahmedabad; Mumbai; Chenai; Cochin; Hyderabad; Bangalore and Coimbatore and 2 nights/3 days basis for Kolkata. Package validity- 15; November 2002 to 31st March 2003. For Detail Rates and Hotel description please log on to : WWW.Indianairlinespackages.com or contact nearest Indian Airlines offices.
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50 New Peaks Opened for Climbing
The decision to open 50 more peaks for mountaineering; occasioning the Everest celebration; was taken by the council of ministers on May 29; 2003.
With newly opened 50 peaks; the total number of peaks open for climbing has reached 326.
Out of the total 50 peaks; 23 peaks are below 65;00 meter for which no liaison officer is required. The total number of peaks which do not require liaison officer for expedition has now reached 121 peaks.
(For Further Detail)
Contact Ministry of Culture; Tourism and Civil Aviation official web site
WWW.tourism.gov.np
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(This is the revised detail list of previous time.
Out of the total 50 peaks; 23 peaks are below 65;00 meter for which no liaison officer is required. The total number of peaks which do not require liaison officer for expedition has now reached 121 peaks. In its effort to attract adventure loving tourists to Nepal for climbing peaks; His Majesty's government has recently opened 13 more peaks for climbing in the different parts of the country. Now; the government has authorized Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) operate 15 more peaks to mountainerring which till this time was handled by the government. All peaks are above 6000 metre except one. Now the number of peaks opened for climbing has reached 276. New peaks that have recently been opened for climbing are Tashi Kang(6386 m.); Tsartse(6398 m.); Khatung Kang(6484 m.); Norbu Kang(6005 m.); Kangfu Gaton(5916 m.); Nemjung(7139 m.); Danfe Sail(6103 m.); Ghenye Liru(6571 m.); Mera South(6064 m.); Naulekh(6240 m.); Khangri Shar(6811 m.); Khangri West(6773 m.) and Lung Sampa(6100 m.)
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Martinair to start operation to Nepal
Martinair to start operation to Nepal
Martinair from The Netherlands will operate a weekly flight from Amsterdam to Kathmandu. This flight will replace the 'Dutch connection' of Transavia airlines; which will be discontinued from April onwards. The flight schedule will be weekly; to start on 8 October 2003.
Nepalese Consul General Cas de Stoppelaar disclosed that Transavia airlines will stop its successful Kathmandu operation due to cost cutting and strategic reasons. "However; Martinair's alternative is much better"; he said. "It is a bigger airline. They will fly with a wide body Boeing 767 with 248 seats in the economy and 24 seats in the business class. This flight is not only important for the Dutch market; but also for the rest of north-west Europe."
The negotiations took a long time. "It is now depending on the final approval of the Nepalese authorities;" says Sander Heijmans; senior vice president of Martinair. "We are convinced that we can make the flight a success. Amsterdam is well known for its excellent transit facilities; with fast connection to the rest of Europe and the USA."
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