Monthly Archives: December 2011

Pokhara lives and breathes tourism

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Ghale Treks

Blessed with natural beauty, stunning panoramic views of snow-fed peaks and lakes, Pokhara stands as the place to visit for anyone who arrives in Nepal. Connected by air from 1949, Pokhara’s relation with the rest of Nepal strengthened after the … Continue reading →

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Bandipur locals converting traditional houses into lodges

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Ghale Treks

In a bid to attract tourists, locals in Bandipur — a popular tourist destination in western Nepal — are converting traditional houses into lodges. The locals started upgrading traditional houses into lodges after they found keen interest of foreigners on … Continue reading →

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Tibet tourism up almost 28 percent in 2011

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Ghale Treks

LHASA, Tibet – Tibet received 8.43 million tourists in the first 11 months of the year, an annual increase of 27.7 percent, the autonomous regional statistics bureau said Saturday. Of all, domestic tourists totalled 8.18 million, up 28.1 percent year … Continue reading →

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