Monthly Archives: January 2011

Declining bird numbers worries birders

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Ghale Treks

On the eve of a week-long bird festival, scheduled to kick start from Tuesday at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (KTWR), the decline in the number of birds, confirmed by a recent bird count at the reserve, has saddened all bird … Continue reading →

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Air passengers again required to show ID at check-in

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Ghale Treks

Airlines and travel agencies have revived the provision making it mandatory for passengers flying on domestic flights to produce ID during check-in in a bid to stop travellers with fake identities and enforce air safety regulations. Air travellers will henceforth … Continue reading →

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Experts buoyed by tourism growth

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Ghale Treks

Nepal’s growing tourism industry will have substantial extended effects on agriculture, transportation, construction and a wide range of other services vital for poverty reduction and economic prosperity, said economists, business experts and government officials. Speaking at the 47th annual general … Continue reading →

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