Tag Archives: MAOIST

‘Guerilla trail’ takes tourists through scenes of civil war

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Ghale Treks

It is a very political itinerary for a Himalayan trek. Instead of just vistas over serried peaks and the opportunity to be photographed astride a yak, there are former combat zones and valleys that were a “liberated Maoist” zone only … Continue reading →

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India fends off pressure to mediate, keeps distance from Nepal crisis

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Ghale Treks

NEW DELHI: As Nepal’s Maoists continued their shutdown of the Himalayan state for the third consecutive day, India fended off suggestions from other countries to help negotiate an end with Maoist supremo Prachanda. India has taken a hands-off attitude to … Continue reading →

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