Tourist arrivals in Nepal increased 2 per cent in the first eight months of 2008 compared with the same period last year despite a slowdown since April, the Nepal Tourism Board said Wednesday. "Total arrivals by air at the end of August reached 224,679, which is an increase of 2 per cent in comparison to the same period last year," the board said in a statement.
However, it said the sluggishness seen in the past four months continued in August despite the overall growth.
Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) organised its 34th Annual General Meeting amidst a ceremony organised in Kathmandu.
Speaking at the meeting, HRA president Bikram Neupane, informed the general body meeting about HRA's future plans and policies.
Soaltee Crowne Plaza (SCP) Kathmandu has won 'Today's Traveller Platinum Award' for Nepal's best business hotel of 2008. The award is given every year by 'Today's Traveller,' one of Indian's leading premier business & leisure travel magazine.
Effective September 1, 2008, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline will re-introduce its third service on the Delhi-Udaipur sector with a new, state-of-the-art ATR 72-500 aircraft.
The region accounts for a significant percentage of the country's leisure traffic segment, and the enhancement of services between the two cities is in response to strong passenger demand.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has withdrawn visa-on-arrival facility to Indians and Bangladeshis who will now need a two-week social visit pass and a return ticket if they wish to visit the country.
Home Minister Syed Hamid Albar said the proposed new ruled were among measures taken to overcome the problem of illegal immigrants.
Mr. Rosenthal, 19, had checked two large suitcases at LaGuardia Airport ? ?my stuff from the year? ? for a flight to Kansas City on Wednesday when he learned that American planned to impose a fee beginning June 15 for checking the first bag, a service that has long been free.
Mount Everest (8,848 mtr)- The highest peak in the World
With the formation of the new coalition government under the leadership of Maoist leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', the much-needed socio-political stability and peace are likely to prevail in Nepal. It goes without saying that these are the major prerequisites for the socio-economic development of any country.
Born on 4th January 1952, Manohar Rana
is not a new name for those involved
in travel trade business in Nepal.
Director-Tours at Yeti Travels, one of
the leading tour operators in Nepal,
Rana has been in the trade since as
early as 1970.
Purushotam Timalsena, young entrepreneur established his name in tourism industry in short period. Being elder son of his parents, Puru of Dhola, Pursuk of Dhading district born in 1980 and completed his secondary level education from Nalang itself. After passing SLC with first division, he left Dhading and stayed at Kathmandu to get higher education. He has done graduation from Saraswoti Campus Thamel in management stream.
Pas gaun, the hilly village of Lamjung district magnetizes the outsiders with its beauty and hospitality of Gurung community. Small houses with stone roof and stone paved clean path makes it divine gift to the people.
Tourists are pretty enjoying the nature and its beauty though there are lack of modern services and facilities due to geographical intricacy.
Dolpa Chamber of commerce has initiated to organize Dolpa festival in coordination with District Development Committee Dolpa and concerned stakeholders functioning in Dolpa. The chamber expects moral and material contributions from all and every well wishers of Dolpa.
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Mr. Rosenthal, 19, had checked two large suitcases at LaGuardia Airport ? ?my stuff from the year? ? for a flight to Kansas City on Wednesday when he learned that American planned to impose a fee beginning June 15 for checking the first bag, a service that has long been free. 
Purushotam Timalsena, young entrepreneur established his name in tourism industry in short period. Being elder son of his parents, Puru of Dhola, Pursuk of Dhading district born in 1980 and completed his secondary level education from Nalang itself. After passing SLC with first division, he left Dhading and stayed at Kathmandu to get higher education. He has done graduation from Saraswoti Campus Thamel in management stream. 
