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316 climbers set to climb Nepalese peak

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With the beginning of this year’s autumn, some three hundreds sixteen climbers from 32 countries have set out to scale 14 different peaks of Nepal.

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Tourism industry division under the Tourism Ministry informed that 316 mountaineers from 32 countries have obtained permit to climb mountains ranging from Arniko Chuli (6,039 m) to Mt Lhotse (8,516 m). Among the team 99 are female climbers and nine of them are expedition leaders. 42 expedition groups, have reportedly took part the Ministry’s briefing after obtaining climbing permits for the autumn season, multiple sources at the Ministry told.

Mt Manaslu (8,163 m) will host at least 162 climbers followed by 31 for Putha Hiuchuli (7,246 m). Peaks including Saribung (6,346 m), Arniko Chuli, Makalu–I (8,463 m), Gaugiri (6,110 m) and Mustang–I (6,195 m) will also witness climbers in the double digit this season.

Among mountaineers who attended the ministry’s briefing, 36 are French and 32 are Germany national, while 15 each are from United Kingdom and Austria. There are single climbers from Turkey, Singapore, Kyrgyzstan, Finland, Ireland and Kenya each in the expedition teams.

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Stieb Ernst Axel from Germany, 74, is the oldest climber to obtain permit for Mt Himlung (7,126 m) while the youngest Japanese female climber Mishima Kaho, 21, is heading for Mt Gaugiri. Heather Belle Knight, 71, of Autralia is the oldest female climber who will make her bid on Mt Gaugiri.

The Ministry has garnered a total of 14 million rupees in revenue from the mountaineers this season.

Source : NepalMountainNews

Ktm Walks to promote walking‚ cycling

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Nepal–In order to minimize air and noise pollution, spread awareness among locals regarding health benefits of walking as well as economic benefits of the practice, Kathmandu Metropolitan City, in association with other organizations is going to launch a weeklong campaign titled ‘Ktm Walks: Celebrate the Freedom of Movement’ from September 20.

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The campaign to be launched on the occasion of ‘World Car Free Day’ on September 22 also aims to encourage people to walk in core city areas. It will also aims to promote walking in various road stretches of the Capital Kathmandu calling for people to avoid using cars one day a year and promote cycling and walking.

Private motor vehicles’ entry into certain road stretches will be restricted and the space will be exclusively used by people to walk, cycle, play, eat, relax and perform other recreational activities.

Source: Nepalmountainnews

THE WORLD’S MOST PHOTOGENIC COUNTRIES

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THE WORLD’S MOST PHOTOGENIC COUNTRIES

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    Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia.
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Rough Guides photographer Tim Draper reveals his top ten most photogenic countries in the world.

1. Nepal

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2. Japan

Rights Managed3. Cambodia

West gate at Ta Prohm Temple (Rajavihara), Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap Province, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia4. India

Rights Managed5. Slovenia

Logarska Dolina in Steiner Alpen in Oberkrain Slowenien Slovenia6. Guatemala

Guatemala7. Vietnam

Rights Managed8. The USA

9. Chile

SIM-78315210. China (specifically Hong Kong)

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Government waives off climbing permit for five more years

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Government waives off climbing permit for five more years
  • ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK - 15 DAYS
    ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK - 15 DAYS
    This trek is the one of best views of annapurna range, nilgiri , Dhaulagiri , Tukuche peak , Dhampus peak , Hiunchuli ,Machhapuchhre , Gangapurna, Lamjung Himal other many more greatest views of mountains you never seen before.
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    Sagamartha (Everest) Base Camp trek takes us into one of the most spectacular regions of Nepal where the Sherpa culture thrives amongst the highest peaks in the world.
  • KAILASH MANSAROVAR YATRA BY OVERLAND - 14 DAYS
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    Mt. Kailash (6714m) is the most sacred mountain in Asia.
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The government of Nepal has decided to waive off climbing permit fee for mountain peaks in mid and far western regions for five more years effective from July 16. “It decided to extend royalty waiver after witnessing significant rise in trekking and mountaineering activities in mid and far western region over the past five years”, states the notification letter sent by Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA). Earlier, the government had waived off climbing permit fee for mountain peaks in mid and far western region for five years starting July, 2008.

MakaluTrekking Agencies had been lobbying with MoCTCA for extension of royalty waiver arguing that trekking and mountaineering activities in mid and far western region was increasing gradually. Some unclimbed peaks of the region are:

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S.N.       Name                                    Height in mt.            Himal range                 District

1            Chandi Himal                          6096                            Chandi himal                 Humla

2            Changla                                  6563                            Changla                         Karnali

3            Changwatnang                       6125                            Chandi himal                 Humla

4            Dhaulagiri                                6632                            Saipal                             Bajhang

5            Fimkof                                     6697                            Saipal                             Bajhang

6            Jagdula peak                           5764                            Jagdula                          Karnali

7            Kande hiunchuli                       6627                            Patrasi                           Karnali

8            Kanjerawa                                6612                            Kanjiroba                       Karnali

9            Kanti himal                                6859                            Kanti                               Mugu

10          Kaptang                                    5965                            Kanti Himal                   Karnali

11          Khiurikala                                 5806                   Saipal                            Bajhang

12          Lachama chuli                           6721                            Changla Himal      Karnali

13          Lhayul peak                               6397                            Api Himal                      Humla

14          Nampa                                       6755                            Gurans                           Mahakali

15          Nampa II                                    6700                            Gurans          Darchula/Bajhang

16          Nampa III                                   6618                            Gurans           Darchula/Bajhang

17          Nampa south                             6580                            Byas-Rikhi     Darchula/Bajhang

18          Patrasi                                        6450                            Patrasi        Karnali

19          Rokapi                                         5467                            Saipal                             Bajhang

20          Romaopen peak                          5407                            Saipal                             Bajhang

21          Sisne                                           5849                            Sisne                              Karnali

22          Surma Sarovar north                   6523                       Surma Sarovar Lekh    Bajhang

23          Takphu Himal                              6395                            Nalakankar                    Karnali

24          Tso Karop Kang                          6556                            Kanjiroba                       Humla

25          Yokopahar (Nampa VIII)             6401                            Gurans     Darchula/Bajhang

 

104 New Mountain Summits Opened for Climbing

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The Government of Nepal has recently opened a total of 104 untouched mountain peaks, including a new eight – thousand ‘Mount Yalunga Kang [8,077m/26,499ft], for commercial mountaineering purposes. This consideration at the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation [UAAA], has been carried out also to give five new eight – thousand peaks in the country a recognition in the mountaineering platform of the world.

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Among the total 104, 5 new peaks above 8,000 meters, the Yalunga Kang, Kanchenjunga South [8,476m/27,808ft], Kanchenjunga Central [8,473m/2,7798ft], Lhotse Middle [8,413m/27,601ft] and Lhotse Shar [8,400m/27,559ft] have been proposed. Along with them, 103 other peaks have been released for commercial mountaineering activities. This surplus additional has further expanded the grand total number of peaks in the country to 414, for commercial purposes as well.

According to the data, Nepal encompasses 3,310 peaks including 1,913 climbing peaks.

Source: NepalTravelnews

More foreign tourists lured toward “district beyond Himalaya”

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More foreign tourists lured toward “district beyond Himalaya”

KATHMANDU, Nepal–The number of foreign tourists visiting Upper Mustang area in Mustang district has increased. As per the data of the office of Immigration, as many as 3,729 foreign tourists visited Upper Mustang in fiscal year 2013/14. The number was 3,266 in previous year.

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Officials believe that with the enlist of ‘Top 10 Best Regions to Travel in 2013’ by Lonely Planet — the largest selling travel guidebook — the flow of foreign tourists visiting Mustang, also known as the district beyond Himalaya, increased continuously. Snow caped peak, natural attraction, breathless views, and unique culture of local people are the major attractions of Upper Mustang.

According to the Department of Immigration (DoI) in Kathmandu, most of the tourists visiting Upper Mustang are from France (730), Germany (394) and USA (387).

Foreign trekkers opting to travel Upper Mustang have to pay a US$ 500 to get the permit, which is issued by the Department of Immigration (DoI). The permit is valid for 10 days.

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With the rise in the number of trekkers, revenue collection via permit fee also increased in the review year. The government mobilized total revenue of Rs 185 million in permit fee from Upper Mustang. In the previous fiscal year, the government had collected Rs 156.7 million from permit fee.

Around 25,000 foreign tourists have visited the area since it was opened to foreigners in 1992.

Source: NepalMountainNews