Nepal for all seasons
Nepal for all seasons
Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) celebrated 100th week of Bagmati Clean-Up on April 11. Office-bearers, executive committee member, member agencies and staff members of TAAN formed human chain in Jambo Danda-Guheshwari section of Bagmati River. The participants also collected waste materials from the river. The program was organized to celebrate 100th week of Bagmati Clean-up Campaign. Different government and non-government agencies participated in the campaigns. Human chains were formed on both sides of the river to show solidarity with the campaign. Participants also carried placards with different slogans aimed at raising awareness about the importance of clean environment. TAAN…
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Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) is organizing second phase of trekking guide training at NATHM from April 28, 2015. The training is being organized in coordination with Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN). Applicants, who have already filled up the form, are required to make payment for training at TAAN Secretariat, Maligaun, by April 12. The first phase of trekking guide training concluded on March 30. Altogether 692 trekking staff of different member companies of TAAN participated in the training. TAAN and NATHM have been organizing trekking guide training for staffers of TAAN member agencies every year…
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The government is celebrating 100th week of Bagmati Clean-up Campaign by preparing 'human chains' on both sides of Bagmati River -- from Sundarijal to Chobhar – this Saturday (April 11). The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) has requested different travel trade associations to show solidarity with the campaign by participating in the program. The government has allocated Jambo Danda-Gaurighat section of the holy river for tourism professionals. Bagmati Clean-up Campaign was started nearly two years ago at the initiation of Chief Secretary Leelamani Poudyal. Different government agencies, non-government organizations, professional bodies, security agencies, among others, are actively…
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The government has formed a high-level taskforce for redefining remote areas. The High-Level Taskforce on Study and Recommendations of Remote Areas under the Remote Areas Development Committee, in association with Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) and Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), on Sunday organized a daylong workshop with lawmakers as well as local development officers of 22 remote districts along with representatives of TAAN and NMA to seek inputs from them for redefining remote areas. The committee has altogether 70 lawmakers representing 22 'remote' districts as members. The taskforce is redefining remote areas based on indicators like infrastructure development, population…
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Popular travel portal TripAdvisor has included Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, in the list of 25 destinations in its 'Travelers' Choice Destinations 2015' list. Kathmandu is in 19th position in the list. The destinations were selected using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions in destinations worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period. Kathmandu is the only South Asian city in the list. "Nepal's capital is surrounded by a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples, shrines, and fascinating villages," the site writes about Kathmandu, suggesting visitors to…
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Three separate delegations of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) promoted Nepal's tourism products and services in Melbourne (Australia), Los Angeles (USA) and Herning (Denmark). TAAN coordinated participation of Nepali trekking companies in these expos. TAAN Secretary Pasang Sherpa led Nepal's delegation in Adventure Travel Show held in Los Angeles, USA on Febraury 21 and 22. TAAN member companies Outshine Adventure, Nepal Social Treks & Expedition, Pristine Mountain Adventure (Pokhara), Earth Nepal Travel & Trek (Pokhara), Sherpa Brothers Treks & Expedition, Holy Sherpa Vision Treks, White Himalayan Adventure Treks, Trekking Camp Nepal, Outfitter Nepal Treks & Expedition and Himalayan Planet…
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A 35-day trekking guide training kicked off at Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) on February 20. The training is being conducted by NATHM in the coordination of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN). A total of 750 workers from different trekking agencies are participated in the training in the first phase. Another 750 will participate in the training in the second phase. Speaking at the orientation class organized on Friday, TAAN President Ramesh Prasad Dhamala said the training has been organized to produce trained and professional workforce for the trekking sector. "We will launch a separate course…
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Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) organized a cultural and fun-filled event named 'TAAN Lhosar 2015' in Thamel, Kathmandu, on February 17 to celebrate Lhosar – the New Year festival of different ethnic groups. The program began with a colorful cultural procession. Different ethnic groups, mainly Sherpas, Tamangs, Gurungs and Magars, participated in the procession flaunting their typical attire and jewelries. They were playing traditional musical instruments like Madal, Tungna, Khaijadi and Damphu, among others. The rally started from Tridevi Marg and passed through different parts of Thamel before concluding into a formal program. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for…
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Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has decided to celebrate TAAN Lhosar Festival in Thamel on February 17. Speaking at a press meet organized at TAAN Secretariat in Maligaun, TAAN officials said preparations for the festival were at the final stage. In the past years, TAAN used to celebrate Lhosar festival by organizing ‘Lhosar Dinner Ball’ in different hotels. This year it is organizing the festival in Thamel – the tourist hotspot in Kathmandu Valley — to promote Lhosar festival as a cultural tourism product. TAAN President Ramesh Prasad Dhamala said the festival will see cultural performances of different ethnic…
View DetailTAAN has published the interview schedule for Trekking Guide Training 2015. The training will be conducted at Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hospitality Management (NATHM). Interview Venue: TAAN Secretariat, Maligoan Schedule: http://taan.org.np/assets/upload/downloads/download_Interview_Schedule_for_Trekking_Guide_Training.pdf
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A delegation of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) participated in Adventure Travel Show in Chicago of the United States on January 17 and 18. The delegation was led by TAAN Executive Committee Member Sonam Gyaljen Sherpa. Tara Nath Lamichhane of Osho Vision Treks and Expedition, Dorjee Lama of Peak Himalaya Adventure, Furi Geljen Sherpa of Himalayan Treasure Trekking and Rishi Ram Bhandari of Snowy Horizon Trekking were the other members of the delegation. The Nepali delegation promoted adventure tourism products like trekking and mountaineering. According to delegation leader Sherpa, TAAN distributed itinerary books, maps and promotional DVDs of different…
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A 19-member team of Trekking Agencies' Association (TAAN) on January 19 organized a survey tour of Timal area in Kavre district to select a site for building Tourism Memorial Park. The team was jointly led by Senior Vice President Kul Bahadur Gurung and Executive Member Palsang Tamang. TAAN executive members, general members hailing from Timal and TAAN staffers were present in the team. The team visited Kot Timal, Narayansthan, Kurans Chabakhure and Thulo Parsel areas to select suitable site for the proposed park. "We have found a small hillock in Kurans Chabakhure VDC Ward No. 7 area ideal for the…
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A delegation of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) left for Chicago, US to participate in Chicago Travel and Adventure Show 2015. TAAN Executive Member Sonam Gyaljen Sherpa is leading the delegation. Tara Nath Lamichhane of Osho Vision Treks and Expedition, Dorjee Lama of Peak Himalaya Adventure, Furi Geljen Sherpa of Himalayan Treasure Trekking and Rishi Ram Bhandari of Snowy Horizon Trekking are the other members of the delegation. The event will be held at Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont on January 17 and 18. For over 11 years and 54 shows, the Travel & Adventure Shows have become…
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A delegation of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal participated in the Sikkim Association of Adventure Tour Operators (SAATO) Convention held in Namchi of Sikkim on January 13 and 14. TAAN President Ramesh Prasad Dhamala led the 17-member delegation, including executive committee members, general members, and media persons among others, to the convention. Chief Minister of Sikkim Dr Pawan Chamling inaugurated the convention amid a colorful ceremony on January 13. Speaking at the program, he emphasized on regional tourism to promote tourism in North East Indian states. Along with Nepal, delegates from Bhutan, France and Germany and Bhutan as well as…
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Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) President Ramesh Prasad Dhamala attended 8th Nepal-Tibet Joint Tourism Coordination Committee Meeting held in Lhasa from December 23 to 27. Tulsi Prasad Gautam, director general of Department of Tourism (DoT), had led a 16-member Nepali delegation in the meeting. Similarly, Zeng Wanming, vice chairman of Tibet Autonomous Region of China, had led a 21-member Chinese delegation in the meeting. Among others, the meeting decided to allow their citizens to travel to the border towns of each other for single-day visits without the need for a visa. Citizens of two countries will also be allowed…
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The 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) held on December 21 endorsed the association's Annual Progress Report for 2013/14 presented by General Secretary Sagar Pandey and Annual Financial Report for 2013/14 presented by Treasurer Gopal Babu Shrestha.The AGM also approved proposed programs and activities for 2014/15 presented by general secretary Pandey and estimated budget for fiscal year 2014/15 presented by Treasurer Gopal Babu Shrestha.Minister for Information and Communications Minendra Rijal inaugurated the program amid a colorful ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, Minister Rijal thanked TAAN for taking initiatives for development and promotion of adventure…
View DetailTrekking Agencies’ Association Nepal (TAAN) has provided Rs 50,000 each as funeral expenses to family of 13 trekking support staff who lost their lives in different parts of the Annapurna region due to blizzards and avalanches in the third week of October.Family of Sanu Kaji Ghising, Aitaram Ghising, Ajaya Lama, Top Nath Lamichhane, Lakpa Dorji Lama, Some Lama, Wangdi Lopchan, Lama Pemba Lopchan, Roman Tamang, Dawa Syangbo, Dawa Sidar Tamang, Shante Tamang and Dojri Sherpa have already received checks from TAAN. The checks were distributed in the presence of TAAN President Ramesh Dhamala, Senior Vice President Keshav Pandey, 1st Vice…
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Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has given its inputs for the development and implementation of Great Himalaya Trail.In a meeting organized by Planning and Evaluation Division of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) at the ministry’s office in Simhadurbar on December 2, TAAN President Ramesh Prasad Dhamala and CEO Gangasagar Pant said GHT should be developed and promoted as a global brand.The meeting was chaired by tourism secretary Suresh Man Shrestha.The ministry has assigned the responsibility of identifying necessary components for the effective development and promotion of GHT to Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN). The…
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Joint Tourism Coordinator Committee (JTCC) has named DB Limbu, president of Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), as its new coordinator.Outgoing coordinator Ramesh Prasad Dhamala, president of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN), handed over the responsibility of JTCC to Limbu.Secretary at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Suresh Man Shrestha handed over minute-book of JTCC to Limbu amid a function on Wednesday.JTCC is a common forum of more than 40 tourism related associations. As per the understanding, the committee rotates its leadership among member organizations every six months.Speaking at the program, Limbu said he would give…
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A rescue team of Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) rescued 77 trekkers from different parts of Manang district on Thursday. Of the trekkers rescued on Thursday, 17 were Israelis, 29 Nepalis (support staff), 5 Indonesians, 10 Germans, 5 Spanish, 4 Indians, 3 Canadians, 2 Russians, and 2 Polish. TAAN had deployed two choppers – AS 350 B3 and MI 17 – for rescue works. TAAN executive members Coordinator of Mountaineering Department of TAAN Ang Pemba Sherpa, and Pasang Tendi Sherpa were in the rescue team. Similarly, TAAN President Ramesh Prasad Dhamala was in Manang to oversee rescue…
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