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Trekkers & Hikers Spa PackageTravel News Digest #1 November
- Student with rare condition trains for Everest trek, BBC News, 20 November 2024
"A student diagnosed with a rare sight-loss condition after going to the opticians for a new pair of glasses has started climbing a huge Himalayan peak as she aims to become the first known deafblind person to summit Everest."
- 173,000 tourists visit Mustang in just two months, THT Online, 20 November 2024
"Mustang has witnessed an influx of 173,000 tourists over a span of two months, according to the District Police Office. From September 17 to November 15, a total of 144,155 domestic visitors and 28,976 international travelers explored the region."
- Rescue training for Malaysian Ministry staff, The Rising Nepal, 17 November 2024.
"The Nepal Mountain Academy under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has provided rescue training to 21 employees working in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability of Malaysia."
- Cleanup drive on Annapurna Trekking route, base camp, The Rising Nepal, 17 November 2024.
"Local youths from Myagdi have conducted a cleanup drive along the Annapurna I Base Camp and the trekking route. The initiative aimed to address the accumulation of waste following an increase in tourist visits during the Dashain and Tihar festivals. The cleanup was carried out along the Maurice Herzog Trekking Route, starting from Humkhola in Narchyang of Annapurna Rural Municipality-4 and the base camp."
- Over 61,000 visit Pathibhara Temple, The Kathmandu Post, 16 November 2024.
"The Pathibhara Temple, situated at an altitude of 3,794 metres, welcomed 61,173 pilgrims in Kartik (mid-September to mid-October), according to the Pathibhara Area Development Committee. According to the committee, the visitors included devotees from both Nepal and India."
- International climbers make first ascent on Ganchenpo Peak, The Himlayan Times, 16 November 2024.
"A team of climbers from USA, Switzerland and Nepal successfully scaled Mt Ganchenpo in Sindhupalchowk.According to Pemba Rita Sherpa, an IFMGA guide and climber from Rolwaling, their team stood atop 6,378-metre peak on 13th November at around 11:30am."
- Nepal trekking – without the crowds but with community spirit, SCMP, 16 November 2024.
"An alternative to Nepal’s Poon Hill, peaceful Mohare Danda has comparable views and benefits local women and families"
- 1-day Kathmandu itinerary: What to eat, see and do if you’re short on time, The New Zealand Herald,16 November 2024.
"It’s hard to sit still in the busy, bustling capital of Nepal. Emma Gleason visited earlier this year to trek in the Himalayas, and with a free day in Kathmandu before her flight home, here’s how she spent her time."
- Visitors to Rara face lack of adequate hotels, The Rising Nepal, 16 November 2024.
"Visitors to Rara Lake, a famous tourist destination in Karnali Province, are now unable to get food because of a lack of competitive hotels in the area. In recent years, visitors of the famous lake have increased, However, the number of hotels and eateries has not increased to meet the demands of rising visitors."
- Pokhara’s tourism woes, Nepali Times, 16 November 2024.
"The daily 10-hour curfew at Tribhuvan International Airport from 8 November that will last five months has affected tourism during Nepal’s peak season, with some hotels and trekking agencies here reporting cancellations into spring next year."
- Trekkers requested not to play loud music on the Annapurna circuit, The Rising Nepal, 15 November 2024.
"Tourists visiting the Annapurna Circuit must exercise caution during their trek The Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) office in Manang has announced a ban on loud music along the Annapurna Circuit trail."
- "Why Himalayan hiking trails in Nepal are a photographer's dream?", National Geographic, November 12, 2024.
"This classic Nepalese trek is a photographer's dream The Annapurna region in north-central Nepal is home to towering Himalayan peaks, sweeping valleys, ancient villages and some of the country’s best multi-day hiking trails."
- मर्दीको २०० मिटर गहिरो खोंचबाट निकालियो गाइड (लालबहादुर तामाङ) को शव, Himal Khabar, 13 November 2024
"मर्दी हिमाल आरोहणका क्रममा खसेका गाइड लालबहादुर तामाङको शव २०० मिटर तलको खोचबाट निकालिएको छ। खोजबिनका लागि गएको उद्धार टोलीले तामाङको शवलाई भिरको खोंचबाट समथर ठाउँमा ल्याएको माछापुच्छ्रे गाउँपालिका-९ का वडाध्यक्ष हरिबहादुर क्षेत्रीले बताए। कात्तिक २५ गते मर्दी हिमाल आरोहणमा नर्वेका आरोहीलाई लिएर गएका ६२ वर्षीय तामाङ लडेका थिए।"
- Actor Lee Si-young climbs Mardi Himal in Himalayas with 6-year-old son, The Korea Times, 11 November 2024
"Actor Lee Si-young recently trekked the 4,000-meter plus Mardi Himal in the Himalayas with her 6-year-old son, sharing photos and videos of the journey on social media on Nov. 8. The photos show Lee carrying her son on her back as she climbs a snowy mountain."
- 'The future of tourism in Nepal will increasingly rely on digital innovation', Himalayan News Service, 13 November 2024.
"Deepak Raj Joshi, chief executive officer of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), shared with The Himalayan Times his insights on the evolution of tourism industry in Nepal with introduction of cross-border payment options, response from tourists, challenges and opportunities, as well as the way forward"
- Nepal Festival in Australia on November 23, The Rising Nepal, 11 November 2024.
"The Nepal Festival is to be held this year in Sydney, Australia on coming November 23. The festival is held in every two years and this year it is being hosted at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour premises."
- Nepal: A Premier Sustainable Tourism Destination, The Rising Nepal, 13 November 2024.
"Nepal’s natural beauty is one of its biggest draws. The country is home to ten national parks, six conservation areas, and several wildlife reserves. These protected areas are rich in biodiversity and offer prime opportunities for wildlife and bird watching."
- Classic Travel Triumphs as Sri Lanka’s Leading Travel Agency at the Prestigious South Asian Travel Awards 2024 ADA Derena, November, 11, 2024.
"This year’s SATA attracted over 400 nominations across multiple categories, celebrating remarkable achievements in hospitality, airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, and more."
- Nepal sees over 900,000 foreign tourists in 2024: Tourism Board, The Himalayan Times, Nov 05, 2024.
"Recent travel updates for Nepal are exciting but come with a few changes and potential hurdles for travelers. In 2024, Nepal has seen a strong resurgence in tourism, welcoming over 900,000 visitors by October, an impressive comeback for the country's post-pandemic tourism sector"
- Hyatt Regency expands to Nepal, ThomsanGuy.com (Nov. 08, 2024)
"Hyatt plans to open the Hyatt Regency Lumbini in partnership with Golyan Group's Veda Hospitality Private Limited. The property will be the fourth Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal."
- Nepal’s Cosplay Festival Unites Hundreds of Fans in Colorful Celebration (Video), ANI News, Nov 10, 2024.
"Dozens of cosplayers attended the annual Nepali festival of “Otaku Jatra,” embracing pop culture by dressing up as various anime characters and performing their iconic moves and deeds."
- Rise of helicopter tourism in Manaslu and dissatisfaction of residents, Online Khabar, November 10, 2024.
"In the Manaslu region of Nepal, locals demand that helicopter rides be accessible and affordable for them, not only for tourists. They have taken the demand to the streets in protest against helicopter services."
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