Tag Archives: Nepal

China pressure Nepal to revise Everest height

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Ghale Treks

China has continued to pressure Nepal to recognize the height of Everest as 8,844.43m instead of the accepted present height of 8,848m. If the Chinese had their way, the Everest elevation would come down by 3.57 metres. The highest point … Continue reading →

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Asian Rural Tourism Festival to be held in Jhapa, Nepal from February 15-21, 2012

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Ghale Treks

An ‘Asian Rural Tourism Festival’ is going to be organised from February 15-21, 2012 with the view to assisting the tusker victims in Bahundangi and establishing a rural tourism promotion fund. Arjun Karki, Chairman of the Festival Organising Committee said … Continue reading →

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Etihad Airways offers complimentary 96-hour UAE visas

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Ghale Treks

Etihad Airways on Tuesday said it is offering complimentary 96-hour tourist visas to guests transiting through the UAE, “effective immediately”, targeted at travellers making stopover visits en route to their final destination. The visa complimentary visas are being offered in … Continue reading →