Monthly Archives: October 2011

The mission to clean up Mount Everest

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Ghale Treks

The people who set out to climb Everest spend months dreaming about reaching the summit. They pay $65,000 (£41,000) in fees to the Nepali government; they train, trek for days, endure extreme discomfort, even danger. So it should be a … Continue reading →

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Ernakulam becomes India’s first smoke-free tourist destination

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Ghale Treks

TRIVANDRUM — Ernakulam, the business hub of Kerala, has become India’s first smoking-free tourist destination. State Excise Minister K Babu declared the port city smoking-free at a function held at Marine Drive on Sunday. District panchayat president Eldhose Kunnappillil released … Continue reading →

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Biggest Jazz music festival in Nepal jazzes audiences

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Ghale Treks

The 9th Jazzmandu festival in Nepal has very well abided to its motivation to bring quality jazz to the country, transcend cultural boundaries and spread the message of peace and compassion through music. The annual festival which commenced on October … Continue reading →

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