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Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Tenboche monastery (khumbu)



                                    Tenboche monastery (khumbu)

          Tengboche monastery is perched on a high ridge across the canyon from khunde. This is the leading Buddhist center in the khumbu and its location is one of the most scenic. Pines azaleas and colorful mountain Rhododendrons surround the attractive gompa ( monastery) which rests amid stunning views of  Everest Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Tengboche itself features a rest house and a number of lodges and camping sites.
       From Tengboche you can continue on to pheriche kala pattar and the hamlet of Gorakshep. From here the site of Everest base camp is easily accessible, as is the summit of kala pattar (5545m) from which much of mt Everest is clearly visible. However you must take time to properly acclimatize as the altitude gains are rapid. 
           

Tenboche monastery (khumbu)



                                    Tenboche monastery (Khumbu)

          Tengboche monastery is perched on a high ridge across the canyon from Khunde. This is the leading Buddhist center in the khumbu and its location is one of the most scenic. Pines azaleas and colorful mountain Rhododendrons surround the attractive gompa ( monastery) which rests amid stunning views of  Everest Lhotse and Ama Dablam. Tengboche itself features a rest house and several lodges and camping sites.
       From Tengboche, you can continue on to Pheriche kala pattar and the hamlet of Gorakshep. From here the site of the Everest base camp is easily accessible, as is the summit of Kala Pattar (5545m) from which much of Mt Everest is clearly visible. However, you must take time to properly acclimatize as the altitude gains are rapid. 
           

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Study recommends Rs4,000 monthly pension for farmers



                                      Study recommends Rs4,000 monthly pension for farmers
A study has recommended providing a monthly pension of Rs4,000 to farm workers after they turn 55. The proposed pension plan is part of the government’s effort to give due respect to the agricultural sector which employs 66 percent of the population and accounts for one-third of the economy.  per the study report entitled Farmers Classification and Pension Scheme prepared by Hari Roka, former Maoist lawmaker and political analyst, farm workers will pay an annual premium of Rs5,000 into the pension scheme. The proposed scheme has envisaged separate pension schemes for subsistence and commercial agriculture. Farmers will be classed into four groups on the basis of the size of their landholdings—farm workers, marginal farmers, petty bourgeoisie and large landowners. 
        A pension fund will be created with the government putting up half the money. Farmers will contribute the rest. For marginal farmers, the report has suggested an annual premium of Rs7,000, or 1 percent of their yearly production. When they reach 55 years of age, they will be able to draw a monthly pension of Rs5,000. For the petty bourgeoisie category, the annual premium has been fixed at Rs9,000 or 1 percent of the annual income. Farmers in this category will get a monthly pension of Rs7,000. The annual contribution for farmers with large landholdings has been set at Rs15,000. They will draw a monthly pension of Rs10,000 when they reach 65 years of age. The government should set up an integrated service centre which will collect the premiums and distribute pensions,” Roka said, presenting the report to Minister of Agricultural Development Haribol Gajurel on Tuesday. “The service centre should be run by the farmers themselves as they will know the right beneficiaries. The government should facilitate the centre. The local or provincial government and the federal government should monitor the centre and the pension fund, the report said. 
The report has also suggested that the scheme should be piloted in 10-15 districts in the hills, Tarai and mountain regions by categorizing farmers and households. After six months, the scheme should be extended to another 20 districts. Roka said that the baseline of 55 years would be appropriate for providing pensions in the context of Nepal. The age limit has been set by considering the fact that farmers involved in commercial production live longer compared to hard working farmers. source by Kathmandu post 
  


Tuesday, May 3, 2016

TAAN participates in Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Manaslu,



The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation together with different travel trade associations, including Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN), organized series of programs on April 30 as part of the Mt Manaslu and Mt Lhotse Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.The celebrations began with a colorful procession that began from Khullamanch and went through Kantipath, Thamel, Sorakhutte and Lainchour before concluding at the Narayanhiti Palace Museum premises. Army band, dhime troupe and colorful performance of different ethnic groups were the major attractions of the rally. Manaslu and Lhotse summiteers were paraded in open jeeps.TAAN office-bearers, member companies and staffers participated in the rally.
Similarly, Kathmandu Metropolitan City offered civic reception to legendary mountaineer Minoru Higeta -- the only survivor of the first successful expedition to Manaslu. Junko Tabie, the first woman to climb Mt Everest, was also present on the occasion. Likewise, President Bidya Devi Bhandari honored Manaslu and Lhotse summiteers later in the day. The President felicitated Minoru Higeta, Pertemba Sherpa, Billi Berling, Mingma Sherpa, Ted Atkins and Pemba Norbu Sherpa, among others. Sixty years ago, I stood on top of Mt Manaslu," Higeta said, speaking at the program. "My team was fortunate to be blessed by fine weather and strong support from Nepali Sherpas. Minister for Information and Communications Sher Dhan Rai, Swiss Ambassador Urs Harrens and Japanese Ambassador Masashi Ogawa were present at the program. Japanese ambassador Masashi Ogawa said the Japanese expedition's successful ascent of Manaslu gave courage and hope to the Japanese people who were, at the time, demoralized by their defeat in World War II.Later in the day, a conference was also organized on 'Challenges and Opportunities to Promote Mountain Tourism in Manaslu and Lhotse Area'. The conference dwelt on challenges and opportunities in Manaslu and Lhotse area.source by TAAN



Saturday, April 23, 2016

Endurance Marathon organized in Great Buddhist Master Trail



                    Endurance Marathon organized in Great Buddhist Master Trail

Sacred Himalaya Treks & Adventure – a member of company of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) -- organized a sporting event on the 'Great Buddhist Master Trekking Trail' on April 10.
TAAN, which explored the trail four years ago, promoted the event.
Altogether 23 athletes including 19 foreigners participated in the 'Sacred Himalaya Endurance Marathon' which started from Manegaun in Bhimkhori VDC of Kavre and ended at the same place. Athletes participated in three events – ultra marathon (64 km), full marathon (42 km) and half marathon (21 km). British runner Mark Berry, who holds the world record for running the entire South West Coast of the United Kingdom, which is more than 1,000 km long, in just 11 days, eight hours and 15 minutes, also participated in the event.
However, Berry could not repeat the feat in Nepal. Justen Neagle won the ultra marathon, while William Hancock and Mark Wretford finished second and third, respectively. Similarly, Raju Magar of Nepal won the full marathon, while Khusamng Tamang and Adam Bennett stood in second and third position, respectively. Likewise, Daniell Simon won the half marathon, while Diane Newton finished second. Similarly, British couple Lee Sampson and Melaine Cage who ran with their nine-month old daughter Amelia in a baby carrier finished the race in the third position.TAAN President Chandra Prasad Rijal handed over medals, certificates and Buddhist statue as souvenirs to all the winners, runners-up and all the participants. Speaking at the program, Rijal thanked Sacred Himalaya Treks & Adventure for promoting the trail explored by TAAN four years ago. "This is a new product in the Mahabharat range. If our member companies do not promote it, there is no point wasting millions of rupees to explore new routes," he added. He also thanked all the foreign athletes for their active participation in the event. "I hope you will help to spread the message throughout the world that Nepal is a safe tourist destination," he added.
Similarly, TAAN General Secretary Karna Bahadur Lama urged Sacred Himalaya Treks & Adventure to give continuity to the event in future as well. "The Great Buddhist Master Trail passes through places believed to have been travelled by Guru Padmasambhava. It holds great religious significance," he said, urging foreign athletes to relay the message that Nepali is now safe for travelers.Likewise, Binaya Lama, managing director of Sacred Himalaya, said he chose The Great Buddhist Master Trail to hold the event as it is rich in culture, sceneries and passes through places of great religious significance. "We plan to continue the event in coming years as well," he added.The Great Buddhist Master Trail passes through Mahabharat range in Kavre and Sindhuli districts. source bye TAAN.