Nepal News

Govt mulls 2009 as Visit Nepal Year

Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Prithvi Subba Gurung has informed that the government is mulling celebrating the year 2009 as the Visit Nepal Year to revive the tourism industry.

The nation had celebrated 1998 as the Visit Nepal Year.

Referring to Maoist extortion from tourists that increased in recent days, Gurung said they have been obstacles to improving the condition of the industry. "Maoists' activities have blurred the image of Nepal's tourism industry in international market," he said at a programme in Kathmandu on Saturday.

Besides, Gurung also claimed his efforts continue to end corruption in the Nepal Airlines Corporation and giving it more autonomy.

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Nepal is a trekker's paradise. The very organic rhythm of foot travel is a wonderful way to explore and make meaningful contact with the country. On average, trekking consists of walking daily 5 to 7 hours, 9 to 14 kilometers on a series of ascents and descents. The immense contrasts in altitude and climates found here support an equally spectacular mix of lifestyle and wildlife. Nepal is a pioneer in the sport of trekking. Known as the Himalayan Kingdom, Nepal is dominated by eight of the world's fourteen highest mountains, including Mt. Everest (Chhomolungma) 8848m. Each one is over 8000 meters (26,000ft). In all, there are 1,310 peaks of 5000 meters (16,900ft) or more. Annually, more than 200,000 tourists come here to trek. You will experience superb panoramic views of mountains, a diversity of landscape, flora and fauna, colorful cultures, friendly people and ancient history. Trekkers leave Nepal with grand tale to share with their family and your friends.

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Sight Seeing

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• Changu Narayan Temple
• Pokhara

Rafting

Nepal is one of the best places in the world for rafting and kayaking, and many trekkers complete their visit to Nepal with a short rafting trip. The combination of beautiful rivers, spectacular mountain scenery, and the chance to view Nepal from a different perspective is the attraction of a rafting trip.In addition, the two main trekking seasons are also the best times to experience a rafting trip due to the river water flows being at a safe level. We offer an excellent 2 day rafting trip with beautiful jungle scenery and lots of easy rapids.Please select the river rafting as your desire.
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Karnali River Rafting (9 Days)
Seti River Rafting (2 Days)
Tamur River Rafting (14 Days)

Jungle Safari

Nepalese jungles in the Tarai region especially are filled with wildlife. Different types of jungle (National Park) of Nepal are preserving a unique ecosystem significantly valuable to the whole world. Formerly the Park was started at Chitwan as a hunting reserve for the Nepalese royalty & nobility. Now days however, the National Parks (jungle) in Nepal have changed into a natural attraction where visitors enjoy a wildlife safari. Among the inhabitants at Chitwan National Park are the one-horned rhino, the Royal Bengal tiger, the Gharial crocodile and the colorful peacock. Animal lovers, bird watches and sightseers now all enjoy going there. Chitwan National Park is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding wild life sanctuaries in the world. Royal Chitwan National Park is located 166 Kms Southwest of Kathmandu, 204 Kms Southeast of Pokhara. The National Park is large area of low, heavily forested hills bordering India in the south. It covers nearly 400 square miles. This creates a heaven of wildlife, which also includes leopards, monkeys, and varieties of deer, wild boar and around 400 species of birds. It is also home to nearly 60 Bengal Tigers. The area has two distinct seasons - the wet monsoon season (June through September) and the dry winter monsoons. The best time to visit the park is March through May and September to December. The nearest airport is Meghauly and Royal Nepal and Everest Air have regular flights to and from Kathmandu.

• Chitwan National Park


• Bardiya National park


• Tappu Wildlife Reserve

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