Monthly Archives: October 2010

Buddha monasteries galore in Xian

Posted on October 29, 2010 by Ghale Treks

XIAN: Chinese have been giving equal respect with importance to peace apostle Gautam Buddha as they do to icons of other religions. Setting up of big statues of Buddha in the monasteries here also substantiates their faith towards Buddha. The … Continue reading →

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Brushing up on airspeak

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Ghale Treks

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has requested the International Civil Aviation Organization to postpone the deadline for introducing English language proficiency requirements for effective radiotelephony communication among air traffic controllers and pilots engaged in international operations. The closing date … Continue reading →

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West Nepal a boon to airlines

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Ghale Treks

Lucrative prospects in cargo business and increased tourist movement has lured domestic air operators to move towards Western Nepal. With surface transportation unable to provide services in steep mountainous areas of the region, Nepalgunj and Surkhet airports are slowly turning … Continue reading →