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Nepal’s Royal Palace Becomes the Narayanhity Durbar Museum |
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The Narayanhiti Palace, the throne and resident of the former Shah kings of Nepal, has been converted into Narayanhiti Durbar Museum on June 15, 2008. An official ceremony was held at Narayanhiti in the presence of the then interim Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, where a formal declaration was made to that effect. Prime Minister Koirala himself announced the conversion of the palace into a museum along with the hoisting of Nepal’s national flag in the palace building. The ceremony was attended by foreign dignitaries and high level government staffs from the government.
Narayanhiti Durbar Museum
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Trekking permit fee reduced in controlled areas |
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In a bid to attract more trekkers in the controlled areas, the government has revised permit fee in different controlled areas of the country. The notice regarding the revision of permit fee was published in Nepal Gazette (Volume 58 No 10) and the revised permit fee will come to effect from 16 July 2008 |
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New visa rule applied for tourist |
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New visa rule is applied for tourist in Nepal effective from 16 July 2008. Tourists who visit Nepal must hold valid passport and visa. A. Entry Tourist entry visa can be obtained for the following duration from Nepal Embassy/ Consulate or Mission offices abroad, or at the following immigration offices in Nepal: - Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu
- Kakarvitta, Jhapa (Eastern Nepal)
- Birganj, Parsa (Central Nepal)
- Kodari, Sindhupalchowk (Northern Border)
- Belhiya, Bhairahawa (Rupandehi, Western Nepal)
- Jamuna, Nepalgunj (Banke, Mid Western Nepal)
- Mohana, Dhangadhi (Kailali, Far Western Nepal)
- Gaddachauki, Mahendranagar (Kanchanpur, Far Western Nepal)
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Appa climbs Everest 18th time!!! |
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This Spring season Everest has observed a huge surge in the number of climbers reaching the summit. A total of 86 mountaineers have climbed Everest, one of the highest numbers so far. And this time also there have been a few records made. The legendary Appa Sherpa broke his own previous record by ascending Everest 18th time. He successfully reached the top on May 22. Although he has repeatedly spoken of retiring from commercial climbing, this year Appa wanted to draw world’s attention to the effect of global warming on the melting of Himalayan glaciers. |
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Tourism ministry announced a 76 year old man from Nepal, Mr. Bahadur Sherchan climbed Mount Everest in good health. Previous record was set last year by 71 year old Japanese teacher Katsusuke Yanagisawa. Veteran mountain climber Appa Sherpa also broke his own record after climbing the mountain for the record 18th time. Two Australian Cheryl and Nikki Bart became the first mother and daughter to climb Mount Everest. After base camp blackout due to security concerns over the Olympic torch relay, good weather made favorable condition for climbers to ascent Mount Everest. On May 22, 2008 record 86 mountaineers reached the summit. Till to date, about 2,500 people have successfully ascent the Mount Everest and more than 200 deaths have been recorded. |
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