Index

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1. Message from Management

2. 'Kathmandu under siege.' Really?

• 2004, News article (NEWSPAPER)

• Indian media exaggerated news: Indian Embassy

3. Aviation News

• Air Sahara begins flight to Kathmandu from September 1

• Fuket Air and GMW will fly soon to Kathmandu

• Finnair to fly Nepal in November

4. Mountaineering News

• Nepal set to Observe Grand Golden Jubilee of Mt. Cho-Oyu Appa breaks his own record
• Lhakpa Gelu makes it 11th times

5. Tourism News

• Nepal to Host the Second World Buddhist Summit Conference

• Sajha Yatayat to operate bus service to Tibet

6. MA News

• Get Attractive Gift, how???

7. Cho Oyu 8201m (from Tibet)

8. Cho Oyu Special

• 50th anniversary of the ascent of Mt Cho Oyu

9. Amadablam 6812m

10. TREKKING-RAFTING-SAFARI

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Dear Respected Readers
Tashidelek and Namaste from the Himalaya!

The summer season is almost over and beautiful autumn season is beginning. Autumn season is always the best season to discover high mountains perfectly although many wild flowers blooming in the spring season. It seems to bring a positive trend to uplift tourism industry in forthcoming season, the symptoms have already shown from the past eight months arrivals that approximately 30% overall tourist arrival increased compared to same period even many foreign newspapers have been quoting false information about the Kingdom.

Nepal is always remain a important holiday destination for all where diversify nature, flora, fauna, culture within the small span of the land and of course the high mountain and unique Nepalese hospitability certainly indicates that Nepal is 'Dream Destination', The prestige of Dream Destination was slightly worsen due to the Maoists insurgency for some years but now every body knows that the ongoing conflict between Government Security forces and the rebels is completely political purpose and this dispute have never been targeted and killed any tourists nor the tourists areas have been influenced. The tourists' areas of Nepal have been always peaceful and will also remain the peaceful holiday destination further although such conflict has been occurring.

So all the travelers who love to visit high mountains, beautiful nature and culture are requested to visit Nepal/Himalaya and be a part to extend its rural economy through tourism, which remains a major roll to reduce mountain poverty.

We are informing all our valued readers that Nepal and Himalayan areas are safe to visit, no matter foreign newspapers and electronic medias have been reporting misleading, baseless and exaggerated information about Nepal although reality were not like as described. We presented some examples of such exaggerated news in this issue (see page 3). The nation is safe to make holiday and fact about Nepal could be experienced by oneself while visiting the land. So please be plan for your next holiday to Himalaya.

Sincerely,
Chenga Sherpa
And the Management

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KATHMANDU, Aug 23 -
Rare media spotlight fell on Nepal once again this week. Often hyped and sensationalized, the world media, specifically Indian media, were nowhere near ground reality when they splashed or broadcast reports on the Maoist "blockade". Here are some samples.

Indian media exaggerated news: Indian Embassy

KATHMANDU, Aug 26 - A top official of the Indian Embassy to Nepal today accepted that some private Indian media presented misleading and exaggerated news of the recent blockade imposed by the Maoists. V.P Haran, Chargé de Affairs of Indian Embassy said that though some wrong news were published in Indian media during the recent blockade, the Embassy couldn't initiate definite control measures as the Indian media is free in their reportage.
"However, the Embassy tried its best to ensure the accurate and precise dissemination of news about the recent incident from both the electronic and print media of India. But, things did not go as per our expectation," he said.

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Air Sahara, India's most preferred private airline, will operate its commercial flights to Nepal from September 1, 2004. It was stated in a press release issued by Air Sahara here in Kathmandu that Two Boeing 737s, with a capacity of 165 seats each, will serve the Delhi-Kathmandu route.
The airline will launch promotional campaigns in Indian cities, which will considerably increase the number of tourists visiting Nepal and will help to boost tourism and trade between the two countries and the Air Sahara will offer a 25 percent discount to children flying in business class seats and a 33 percent discount to those flying in economy class plus 25 percent discount for students applied to both Nepalese and Indians.

KATHMANDU, Aug 29 -
If things go according to plan, two new international airlines will launch services to Nepal within the next two months. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Bangladesh GMG Airlines and Phuket Airlines, a Thai private airlines, are set to operate flights to Nepal.

CAAN received formal application from Bangladesh GMG to operate a daily flight on Kathmandu-Dhaka sector. According to the CAAN, preparations are on to grant permission to GMG airlines and final decision will be taken soon. Likewise, Phuket Airlines also submitted an application with the CAAN, requesting permission to begin flights on the Kathmandu-Bangkok sector from October.

In the view of rapid development of Thailand as a major tourist hub in the world, operation of the airlines is expected to boost ailing tourism industry of the country. Their operations pave the way for Nepal to jointly launch marketing campaigns in the international sector. This will substantially help increase the tourist arrivals in the country. The interest of international airlines to operate flights to Nepal indicates that Nepal has tremendous tourism potentials.
The government had recently introduced a policy to permit maximum airlines to operate flights to the country. "Lack of air tickets is standing an impediment on the way to grow tourism industry. So, we have decided to attract new international airlines to meet surging demand for air tickets," said Medini Sharma, Joint Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Civil Aviation and Tourism.

First direct flight from the Finnish capital Helsinki to Kathmandu will start from November, 2004. A charter plane is scheduled to fly from Helsinki to Kathmandu from the Finnish national carrier Finnair.

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His Majesty's Government Nepal is now preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mount Cho-Oyu (8201 meters or 26,900 feet) on October 19, 2004. The Golden Jubilee celebration of Mount Everest (8848 meters) brought an overwhelming number of mountaineers and international media to Nepal. During this period Nepal was on limelight through the pervasive coverage in major electronic and print media. The event was successful on portraying the image of Nepal, as a major happening place on the earth and elevating the enchanting destination status to a tectonic height.

The mega event "Grand Golden Jubilee of Mount Cho-Oyu after Mt. Everest" is so designed to celebrate one of humankind's greatest achievements by setting footprint on the world's sixth highest peak on the planet. This historic event will further signify the glory of the peak and fetch in positive publicity not only about Nepal as a most happening destination but also as a pioneer player in the arena of mountain sports and adventure activities. Series of lined up activities as part of this event will also encourage all spectrum of people wishing to visit Nepal.
Please see Page 8-10 too

Appa Sherpa, 43, sirdar of "Dream Everest Expedtion 2004" broke his own record by climbing Mt. Everest 14th times on May 17, 2004 at 5.45 am. He has been keeping this record for last few years. Earlier, he broke the record of Ang Rita Sherpa when he climbed Everest 10th times. He climbed Everest for the first time in 1989 with Peter Hillary, son of Sir Edmund Hillary, first man to ascend Everest in 1953.

The fastest ascent record holder Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa also climbed Mt. Everest on May 16, 2004 with Discover Channel Group taking the picture which will be aired by Discovery Channel four months later. This is the eleventh time he climbed Everest. 37yrs old Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa has set the record by climbing Everest in 10 hours 56 minutes last year.

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Nepal to Host the Second World Buddhist Summit Conference

The Second Wold Buddhist Summit Conference is scheduled to be held in Lumbini, Nepal this year from November 30-December 2 with the theme "Lumbini- A Symbol of Unity in Diversity -
The Fountain of World Peace".This Summit is jointly organised by His Majesty's Government of Nepal and Lumbini Development Trust. The conference is expected to help promote the spirit of fraternity, unity and peace. The summit conference is expected to bring together some 500 representatives from Nepal and some 196 from at least 17 countries. Heads of State, heads of the government, ministerial level delegations, Buddhist monks and nuns and representatives of Buddhist organizations and intellectuals will be among the delegates to the conference. The conference will also review the achievements made after the First World Buddhist Summit Conference held in Nepal.

Sajha Yatayat the state owned transport service has decided to operate direct bus services from Kathmandu to Lhasa in Tibet- the autonomous region of China from September with a view to promoting tourism, states RSS, the state run news agency.
Executive Director of the corporation, Mukund Satyal said, "As per the signing of agreement to start direct bus service between Nepal and China ten years ago, Sajha Yatayat has decided to start the bus service to promote tourism and expand the friendship subsisting between the two countries."
According to the agreement, Nepal and China have signed a deal to start bus service to connect the two countries through land route. It takes two days to reach Lhasa from Kathmandu. Satyal also informed that Sajha Yatayat is doing homework to expand its services to India shortly.

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Although Cho Oyu belongs to the above 8000m high mountain, it is consider as a relatively easier mountain than others. Many climbers planning their Everest expedition starting from Cho Oyu, so it believes to be start of Mt Everest in the next.

• Full board camping in BC and ABC (our camping service will be provided up to BC and ABC only)

• Guests house overnight in bed and breakfast service in Zangmu, Nyalam and Dingri and return

• Transfer for Kathmandu to Cho Oyu BC and return to Kathmandu

• Airport hotel airport transfer 2 times

• 4 night tourist standard hotel accommodation without breakfast.

• 2 kitchen staffs for 10 person in the group and 3 staffs for above 10 person in the group.

• 3 Yaks service per climber from Cho Oyu BC to ABC and 2 for returning to BC.

• Cho Oyu permit fee, Liaison officer and guide.

• Tents and Climbing equipment after BC

• Oxygen cylinder and regulators

• Travel, accidental insurance and rescue services if needed.

• Climbing sherpa (sherpa assistant) if needed.

• Visa: For Nepal US$ 30, Tibet USD 26 (rush fee USD 17 will be applicable if visa needed within one visa processing day.

• Duty Jeep Fee.

• International flight

• International airport tax in Kathmandu about US$ 15.

• Meals except Trekking, Personal expenses like coke, bier etc.

• Tips

• Custom clearance 28% of the actual value for Consumable goods (like food, dry food etc)

• Custom deposit 35% of the actual value for re exportable good (like satellite phone, walkie talkie, tents, climbing gears etc)

• Permit fee for Satellite phone and walkie talkie (if needed).

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Mt. Cho Oyu or Qowowuyag peak, is the sixth highest mountain in the world lies in between Nepal and Tibet/China. Cho Oyu rising 8,201 m above sea level at 86° 39' 43'' E and 28° 05' 37'' N is situated just 20 miles west from Mt Everest and is considered to be one of the easer among the over 8000 meter mountains although challenge of high altitude climbing cannot be underestimated. The technical nature of the ascent is moderate and the climbing route is comprised of snow slopes with occasional short sections of ice climbing and rock scrambling. Thus Cho Oyu is logical choice for those desiring to climb an 8000m peak. The success of the climbing is highly depended on the weather of the surrounding area, qualified support experts and of course the experienced trekking Agency.

His Majesty's Government of Nepal is decided to celebrate Golden Jubilee Anniversary of accent on the Mount Cho-Oyu on October 19, 2004. S. Jöchler, H. Tichy of Austria and P. Dawa Lama of Nepal, who has set the record by setting their first foot while ascending Cho Oyu on October 19, 1954. The mega event "Grand Golden Jubilee of Mount Cho-Oyu after Mt. Everest" is so designed to celebrate one of humankind's greatest achievements by setting footprint on the world's sixth highest peak of the world. This historic event will further signify the glory of the peak and fetch in positive publicity not only about Nepal as a most happening destination but also as a pioneer player in the arena of mountain sports and adventure activities. Series of lined up activities as part of this event will also encourage all spectrum of people wishing to visit Nepal.

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Amadablam is also called as Matterhorn of Himalaya, with its attractive features many world renowned climbers approaching to be on the top of this mountain. This mountain is also considered as the first step for the next Everest expedition, many have been trying this mountain as acclimatization for Everest.

• Amadablam Permit USD 286 per person
• Liaison Officers fee and salary,
• Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu airfare,
• National Park fee,
• Luggage cargo for Kathmandu to Lukla and Lukla to Kathmandu,
• baggage transfer by porter from Lukla to BC and BC to Lukla,
• Dinning, kitchen, toilet, sleeping tents and all kitchen gears,
• Salary and equipment allowance for BC staffs,
• Full board service up to BC,
• Airport hotel airport transfer
• Hotel overnight in Kathmandu in bed and breakfast basis.

• Tents and Climbing equipment after BC
• Oxygen cyldinder and regulators
• Travel, accidental insurance and rescue services if needed.

• Sherpa climbing assistant USD 1000 per person (includes salary and equipments)

• Visa: For Nepal US$ 30.
• International flight
• International airport tax in Kathmandu about US$ 15.

• Meals except Trekking, Personal expenses like coke, bier etc.

• Tips

• Garbage Deposit USD 286 per person
• Satellite permit fee about USD 2200 (if needed),
• Walkie Talkie USD 50 per set,

• Custom charge for climbing equipment and re exportable goods: 35% custom deposit (the amount will be returned while departing from Kathmandu) according to the invoice value and 25% custom charge for the food and other consumable goods.

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• Necessary entrace, Conservation and National Park fees

• Full board guided trekking in lodge overnight and rafting in Tent overnight

• Half board guided cultural tour with 3 star catagory hotel overnight.

• Full board guided Jungle safari in lodge overnight.
• Transfer by tourist standard vehicle

• Travel, accidental insurance and rescue services if needed.
• Visa: For Nepal US$ 30.
• International flight
• International airport tax in Kathmandu about US$ 15.
• Meals except Trekking, Personal expenses like coke, beer etc.
• Tips