Monthly Archives: August 2011

Protesting Mustang folks warn of barring tourist entry

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Ghale Treks

With the government still undecided about the allocation of resources collected from tourists in Upper Mustang, local residents have warned that they would bar tourists from entering the district from October unless the government allocates 60 percent of the tourist … Continue reading →

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1 million Chinese will travel overseas on cruise in 2011

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Ghale Treks

One million tourists from the Chinese mainland will travel overseas on cruise ships in 2011, a rise of 26.58 percent on last year, according to forecasts from the China Cruise and Yacht Industry Association (CCYIA) on Friday. “The cruise-ship business … Continue reading →

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Tourists to be banned in Upper Mustang

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Ghale Treks

Locals have vowed not to allow foreign tourists into Upper Mustang, one of Nepal´s most picturesque travel destinations, from next month. Lo Chhodung Sports and Youths Development Committee, which consists of representatives from seven villages of Upper Mustang area, has … Continue reading →