Tag Archives: Nepal

Avalanche-triggered floods wreak havoc in Kaski; 10 dead, dozens missing

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Ghale Treks

POKHARA, May 5: The death toll from avalanche-triggered floods in Kaski reached 10, with police confirming the recovery of eight bodies including those of two women and one foreign tourist early Saturday afternoon. According to superintendent of police (SP) Sailesh Thapa, … Continue reading →

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Everest, the grandaddy of walking adventures

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Ghale Treks

In 1921 Sam Wollaston’s grandfather was a member of the first Everest expedition. Nine decades on Sam finds less tweed and more Gore-Tex, but the same beauty on a trek taking in new eco-friendly campsites. I have a nice black and … Continue reading →

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Japanese foreign minister arriving today

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Ghale Treks

KATHMANDU, April 28: Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba is arriving in Kathmandu on Saturday on a two-day official visit marking the first ever visit by any Japanese foreign minister in the past 35 years. According a statement from the Ministry … Continue reading →

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