Monthly Archives: March 2011

Nepal to launch green Buddhism attraction

A major new attraction showcasing the history of Buddhism is scheduled to open in Nepal on 4 April. The Lumbini Udyana Mahachaitya World Center for Peace & Unity, located at the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Lumbini, said to … Continue reading

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NAC grounds Boeing

KATHMANDU; The national flag-carrier has grounded one of its Boeing 757s reducing international flights by half at a time when Nepal Tourism Year 2011 is only two months away. This is the second time since August that Nepal Airlines Corporation … Continue reading

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Nepal launches “Save Mt. Everest” campaign

The Mount Everest cleaning mission is scheduled to start from this April will runs till June 2012. Mount Everest, also known locally as Sagarmatha, is the highest summit (8,848 m) in the world. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, … Continue reading

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