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President Rijal raised tourism issues in China visit

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                       President Rijal  raised tourism issues in China visit      Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) President Chandra Prasad Rijal has termed his visit to China, as a member of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's high-level delegation, was immensely successful.This is the first time that institutional representation of Nepali tourism sector has been made in high-level government visits.President Rijal actively participated in PM Oli's high-level meetings in Beijing as well as bilateral discussions held by Nepali business delegation in different Chinese cities.In such meetings held in the leadership of Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) and Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), I apprised Chinese officials of the problem that Nepali tourism industry is facing. I also informed that Nepali tourism entrepreneurs were facing problem in handling groups in T...

Lumbini Circuit Tour

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                                                    Lumbini Circuit Tour Lumbini the holy birthplace   of   Lord Buddha and a famous pilgrimage for millions of Buddhists all over   the world. Situated 22km., west of   Siddharthangar, is   also famous from tourist cultural and archeological view points. Ashokan pillar, Mayadevi temple , jativity sculpture,eternal   peace flame, many Buddhist temples, stupas,   viharas, monasteries build by different counters, Lumbini international research institute etc. Are unique sites in Lumbini, strolling around   th scrod garden provides heavenly pleasure. It is a pilgrimage site for all who cherish peace and harmony and are encouraged to undertake ...

Upper Tsum trek

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With no substantial hills to climb the going is much easier. There is a wealth of interest all the way to Nile with so many settlements chortens mani walls and gompas. The main attraction is the piren phucave retreat of milarepa although it is not always accessible if the guardian is out. Don’t forget also to visit the Gonhgye monastery above chhule lama sheap is a mine of information and it’s a beautiful spot. Long mani walls often with carvings of milarepa on the stones and not the usual om mani padme hum run in tandem with the trails.                      

Lamjung Region

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                                                        Lamjung Region Although outside the Lower Manaslu region the district of Lamjung lies just wet of the marsyangdi valley that trekker s from the manaslu circuit will use en route to the main road at Dumre. Those with sufficient energy left after the larkya la crossing might consider taking the following short options to pokhara from khudi Besisahar or kalimati. New routes (and dirt roads ) are rapidly being developed in this area. The region is now encouraging moderate home stay trekking so there is no reason why the area cannot be transited by hikers wanting to reach pokhara from the manaslu trek as a gentle winding down. Home stays with local families a...

Avalanches at Annapurna South continues

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                        Avalanches at Annapurna South continues The avalanche that occurred at Annapurna South at Narchang VDC in Myagdi since one month ago still continues. The avalanches also caused increment of water level of Kaligandaki river, said Chairman of Narchyang management committee of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Likewise, a wooden bridge has been swept away by the floods caused by the avalanches. ACAP officials said that earlier preparations of a joint team from ACAP and Ghalemdi Hydropower Project to reach the base camp to inspect the natural disaster failed due to bad weather condition.