15-day tour of India and Nepal from $2,499 Sep 18, 2009
The dealExperience two remarkable cultures on this 15-day tour of India and Nepal ... On day 11 youll make your way to Kathmandu, Nepal, where youll explore the narrow maze of streets and visit 2,000-year-old temples and royal palaces ... Booking detailsFor the India and Nepal journey, visit or call 800-555-5765. (MSNBC -- Travel)
On top of the world Sep 12, 2009
The final members of our team were Tenzing Sherpa and Narayan Shresta, who for many years had managed base camps for us and climbed mountains with us across both the Indian and Nepalese Himalaya. It was adventures shared with Tenzing, Narayan and a dozen other Nepali friends that led Tim, Geoff and I to base ourselves in Nepal. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Just one more climb to reach the pinnacle of his career Sep 12, 2009
Lock and his two companions - the Welshman Neil Ward and the Pole Kinga Baranowska - left Kathmandu on Thursday and were driven along a treacherous mountain road that weaves from Nepal into China and up onto the Tibetan plateau. They'll spend a couple of nights in a small village "hotel", at 4000 metres. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
BUDDHIST TEMPLEConsecrated in Zuni Mountains Sep 11, 2009
The dome, or bumpa, of the stupa is modeled after the Great Stupa of Boudhanath in Nepal, which is considered one of the great religious monuments in the world. Statues of enlightened beings in their various forms, ranging in size from a quarter of an inch to two feet tall, fill the bumpa. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Sept. 11, 2001: A triumph of humanity Sep 11, 2009
She raised over $100,000 to build two schools in Pakistan and funded development projects in Nepal. Shocked by the images and stories she saw and heard, recently she braved Afghanistan s most dangerous alleys and booby-trapped roads routes seldom traveled by Westerners without heavy security. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Defining moment Sep 6, 2009
Page last updated at 11:01 GMT, Saturday, 5 September 2009 12:01 UK. Election officials in Afghanistan are still counting votes, but say President Hamid Karzai is moving closer to the 50% threshold which would represent victory. (BBC News -- South Asia)
The PG's Fall Movie Preview Sep 3, 2009
" "Extract": Mike Judge comedy starring Jason Bateman as the owner of a flavor-extract factory who is about to retire when a freak workplace accident sets a series of disasters into motion. "Gamer": Futuristic action thriller set at a time when gaming and entertainment have evolved into a horrifying hybrid. Humans control other humans in mass-scale, multi-player online games as people play people for keeps. Gerard Butler stars. "Carriers": Chris Pine, Lou Taylor Pucci, Piper Perabo and Emily... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Himalayan challenge of climate change Aug 31, 2009
This is the first time these nations are coming under one roof or a comprehensive platform to discuss and fight climate change,'' said Mani Muthu Kumara, senior environmental economist at the World Bank and one of the organizers of the meeting in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu ... Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be represented in Kathmandu, Kumara said by telephone from New Delhi ... The Himalayan mountains are the source of India's holiest river, the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
BIG CAT: Rare look at Snow Leopard Aug 30, 2009
- in the rugged mountains of northwest Nepal with a wildlife biologist to look for these near-mythical creatures in The Snow Leopard. Previous. (USA Today -- Life)
The changing face of Utica Aug 30, 2009
Many of the refugees fled their country in the 1980s, when the country conducted its first nationwide census revealing a large population of inhabitants of Nepali origin in Southern Bhutan ... They have been living in refugee camps in Nepal for nearly two decades. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
* Himalayan nations to hold first climate talks Aug 29, 2009
AFP , KATHMANDU AND BHATTEGAUN, NEPAL Saturday, Aug 29, 2009, Page 5. South Asian ministers will gather in Nepal next week for talks on the threat that climate change poses to the Himalayas and to the 1 ... Nepals message needs to be heard, and the message of the mountains needs to be heard, said World Bank water and climate expert Claudia Sadoff, who is helping Nepals government organize the conference on Monday and Tuesday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Oxfam warning over Nepal climate Aug 28, 2009
Streams have dried to a trickle in Nepal's villages. International aid agency Oxfam has warned that millions of rural poor in Nepal could face hunger as a result of climate change ... A report says that poor harvests, water shortages and extreme temperatures will put pressure on millions of Nepalis already living below the poverty line. (BBC News)
Mandala: The Perfect Circle - Buddhist Cosmic Diagrams Come to Life Aug 24, 2009
The Rubin Museum of Art (RMA) houses an esteemed and wide-ranging collection of Himalayan art; the paintings, pictorial textiles, and sculptures are drawn from cultures that touch upon the 1,800 mile arc of mountains that extends from Afghanistan in the northwest to Myanmar (Burma) in the southeast and includes Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia, and Bhutan. With changing exhibitions and exciting events, RMA allows people of all ages and backgrounds to discover art from the far-away Himalayas conveniently... (AbsoluteArts.com)
Switzerland establishes closer ties with Nepal Aug 18, 2009
Switzerland has boosted its diplomatic presence in Nepal, upgrading on Monday its general consulate in the capital, Kathmandu, to an embassy ... ch ahead of the official opening ceremony of the embassy, Bern's new ambassador to Nepal, Thomas Gass, said Switzerland was looking to increase its political involvement in the country ... Gass, who is also the SDC's country director in Nepal, says Switzerland will continue as an advisor to Nepal's constitution-writing process. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Landslides claim another 5 lives in Nepal Aug 1, 2009
Landslides kill 5 in Nepal, increasing monsoon death toll to 43 - CNN.com ... Landslides kill 5 in Nepal, increasing monsoon death toll to 43 ... Landslides, floods have killed 43 during this year's monsoon season in Nepal. (CNN -- World)
Monkey mayhem Jul 26, 2009
Page last updated at 10:26 GMT, Saturday, 25 July 2009 11:26 UK. Gods, monkeys and beguiling Bali. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
UK backpacker remains in hospital Jul 16, 2009
" Mr Neale left the UK for Australia on June 20 for his first big trip which was due to include Laos, Vietnam and Nepal. He arrived in Australia on June 22 and checked into the Katoomba youth hostel, in New South Wales, on July 2. He left the hostel for a walk in the Blue Mountains at 9.40am on July 3 and was seen about noon on top of the Ruined Castle, a rock formation in the Jamison Valley. He told other sightseers that he intended to walk east towards Mount Solitary. But the alarm was raised... (ITV news, UK -- News)
Nepal plunges into politics of languages Jul 9, 2009
KATHMANDU - The issue of official language(s) has never been as sensitive in Nepal as it is now. While the interim statute maintains the continuity of Nepali, in Devnagari script, as the language of official communication, some members of the 601-strong Constituent Assembly want to add 11 more languages to the list, giving them the same status, while others are advocating for the addition of Hindi ... One contention is that since Nepal is now a republic, it should adopt a language policy to... (Asia Times Online)
Letters Jul 5, 2009
" Mao Zedong launched a coup against his comrades in the Cultural Revolution to preserve the purity of his revolutionary line. Deng Xiaoping, the "reformist", staged a "palace coup" to demolish the communist revolution of Mao. Expectedly, other people have the same idea. This time they used the so-called "people power" to stage that incident in Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989, to "change heaven" or bian tian. I would like Asia Times Online to set up a collection of Bhadrakumar's writings like... (Asia Times Online)
South Asia Jul 5, 2009
New Nepalese Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal has his job cut out trying to steer the nation through its latest political impasse: some parts of the public and the Maoist-led opposition have already denounced him as a "puppet" of India, and the Maoists are threatening to boycott parliament ... Al-Qaeda planned and financed the mission because its key sanctuaries in the border areas with Afghanistan have been "violated'. - Syed Saleem Shahzad (May 28,'09) INTERVIEW General David Petraeus, the... (Asia Times Online)
Rare red pandas welcome triplet babies Jul 2, 2009
Shan Tou may look like a cuddly raccoon, but she and her mate are actually a unique species found in the Himalayan mountains of India, Nepal, Burma and China. Red pandas typically have one or two cubs, says Thompson, so they were thrilled when three cream-colored balls of fluff arrived just before Father's Day. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Jackson woman living life in retirement Jun 23, 2009
She is staying in shape for her next adventure, a trekking trip in Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet in December. She is very much alive and very organized. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
* Nepalese Maoists grow angry amid fears for peace Jun 16, 2009
Nepalese Maoists grow angry amid fears for peace. AP , DASTRATPUR, NEPAL Tuesday, Jun 16, 2009, Page 5 ... Three years after war ended in Nepal, these former Maoist guerrillas remain in a UN-monitored camp and are among the biggest threats to the Himalayan nations fragile peace. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Photo Release -- SPOT Sponsored Climber Becomes the First Astronaut to Summit Everest May 21, 2009
Leaving early from Camp IV to stay ahead of the ``rush hour,'' Scott successfully arrived on the summit at 4am local Nepal time on Wednesday May 20, 2009 (6:15pm EDT May 19. Scott spent approximately thirty minutes on the summit before his descent. (Primezone Releases)
21 climbers summit Mt. Qomolangma from Nepali side in one day May 20, 2009
KATHMANDU, May 20 (Xinhua) -- A Nepali local guide, Chhuldim Sherpa, made his 13th Mt. Qomolangma climb to stand atop the mountain on Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation ... They are from Britain, Danmark, Chinese Taipei and Nepal. (Xinhuanet, China)
A peak experience May 16, 2009
Jl Photography / AlamyDotted with Tibetan prayer flags, the famed peak of Kala Pattar in the Nepalese Himalaya is at the center of the magnificent circle including Everest, Nupste, Lhotse and Pumori ... Kala Pattar in Nepal, meanwhile, offers beginners the chance to get full up-close view of Mount Everest, which is about as close as most of us will ever get. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Scientists urge global action to preserve water supplies for billions worldwide May 13, 2009
Representatives from Nepal reported on the dangerous spread of mountain moraines, masses of debris left by retreating glaciers, which have become unstable reservoirs created by rapid glacial melt. Himalayan glaciers supply more than 1 billion people in Asia with drinking water. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Venezuela army helicopter crashes May 4, 2009
Nepal head tells general to stay. Winehouse collapses in St Lucia. (BBC News)
* Wikitecture, Virtual Ability share top Second Life prize May 3, 2009
Wikitectures projects in Second Life include creating a tele-medicine facility for a village in Nepal. During the past two quarters, I completed assignments for organizations in Alabama, Britain, Germany, and Canada X all within Second Life, Wikitecture architect Jon Brouchoud of Wisconsin said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Virtual mobility for disabled wins Second Life prize May 2, 2009
Wikitecture's projects in Second Life include creating a "tele-medicine facility" for a village in Nepal. "During the past two quarters, I completed assignments for organizations in Alabama, Britain, Germany, and Canada -- all within Second Life," said Wikitecture architect Jon Brouchoud of the US state of Wisconsin. (Yahoo! Asia News)
NASA team treks to Mt. Qomolangma region Apr 19, 2009
Chris said the team chose Nepali mountains to trek as Nepal has been known as the best tourist destination in the world ... Arriving in the Nepali capital Kathmandu on Sunday, the team will leave for Lukla in the south side of Mt. Qomolangma on Monday and is scheduled to return to Kathmandu on May 2, said Ram Sapkota, manager of Samrat Tours and Travels, the local co-organizer of the trekking team. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sherpa brothers try for new Mount Everest record Apr 13, 2009
KATMANDU, Nepal (AP) ---- Three Sherpa brothers hoping to set a new record by spending 24 hours at the top of the world set out Sunday for the summit of Mount Everest. The trio ---- Pemba Dorje, 31; Nima Gyalzen, 23; and Phurba Tenzing, 20 ---- boarded a plane in Katmandu, Nepal's capital, and flew to a small airport on the foothills of Everest ... Sherpa tribesmen were mostly yak herders and traders living in the Himalayas until Nepal opened its borders to tourism in 1950. (North County Times)
• Sherpa brothers try for new Mount Everest record Apr 12, 2009
Nepal's President Ram Baran Yadav, right, shakes hands with Pemba Dorje after handing him a Nepalese national flag to hoist on the top of Mount Everest, in Katmandu, Nepal, Friday, April, 10, 2009 ... Sherpa brothers try for new Mount Everest record By BINAJ GURUBACHARYA KATMANDU, Nepal - Three Sherpa brothers hoping to set a new record by spending 24 hours at the top of the world set out Sunday for the summit of Mount Everest ... The trio _ Pemba Dorje, 31; Nima Gyalzen, 23; and Phurba Tenzing,... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Singapore women reach Everest Base Camp Apr 9, 2009
" onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. " said a member of the NATAS SWET team in an email sent through a communication platform set up with support from Singapore telecommunications firm SingTel. The six-member team ascended Everest Base Camp (EBC) from Lobuche high camp (5,200m) climbing over rocks and boulders in the darkness. Although the team's EBC 'home' for the next two months is at a height of 5,300m which is higher than most mountains in the European Alps, it didn't prevent visitors... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Sherpa Sets Out for 19th Everest Ascent Apr 6, 2009
(KATMANDU, Nepal) A Sherpa guide who holds the record for most climbs up Mount Everest set off Monday on a new expedition to scale the world's highest mountain for a 19th time ... Sherpas were mostly yak herders and traders living in the Himalayas until Nepal opened its borders to tourism in 1950. (Time.com)
Technology puts geography at students' fingertips Apr 4, 2009
"For example, you can really see what Nepal and the mountains there look like. You can't see that on a map.". Monica Peacock, an eighth grader at Dakota Valley middle school in North Sioux City, also used Google Earth to study for the Bee. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Beverly Farms resident Wendy Booker set to inspire others with MS by scaling Everest Apr 2, 2009
The Beverly Farms resident is a motivational speaker as well, with plans to do outreach as far away as Nepal in the near future. One of her true passions, however, is much closer to home, in the Donald McKay Elementary School, in East Boston. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Afghan surge takes a fruitful twist Apr 1, 2009
It comes as no surprise to his friends at an American military base here that he plans to ride a motorbike from Kathmandu, Nepal, to Lhasa, Tibet, during his first 10 days of work leave. But he is already frustrated by some of the financial and security obstacles he faces in his first month of work in Afghanistan. (Asia Times Online)
Red panda makes zoo debut Mar 27, 2009
In the wild, red pandas live only in temperate forests in the Himalayan foothills from western Nepal through northern Burma (Myanmar) and in the mountains of southwestern China at altitudes between 5,000 and 13,000 feet. Temperatures remain fairly cool and constant in their native habitat, supporting the mix of forests trees and bamboo on which red pandas depend. (KHOU.com, TX)
A woman traveling alone? The world can be your oyster, too Mar 15, 2009
On my trip, I stayed with 37 families from New Zealand to Nepal, people who welcomed me for the mutual benefit of cross-cultural exchange. If you aren't ready to take the solo plunge, many travel companies lead trips for women - to hike the Grand Canyon, museum hop in Paris, or surf in Bali. (Boston Globe)
Dalai Lama blasts Beijing Mar 12, 2009
Daisy Karen Wood, 37, of Britain, is arrested by Nepali police as she tries to protest in front of the Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday. (Sebastian Meyer/Getty Images). (Globe and Mail)
Homes burnt in E Timor violence Mar 8, 2009
India and China compete for influence in Nepal. How Iraq's widows often lose more than just a spouse. (Yahoo News -- East Timor)
Nepali female climbers to conquer 7 world summits Mar 7, 2009
KATHMANDU, March 7 (Xinhua) -- At the time when the world is about to celebrate "99th International Women's Labor Day", a group of 10 Nepali women is about to scale top mountains of the world. The group, comprising women from six different districts and ethnic groups of Nepal, announced the ambition journey at a press conference in the capital Kathmandu on Friday ... At that time the purpose was to encourage Nepali women's participation in the mountaineering as only seven Nepali women had... (Xinhuanet, China)
Sex on Stilettos Mar 4, 2009
To put this into brief context, the man has been travelling around Nepal, visiting Ashrams and as he eloquently puts it, 'cleansing his soul ... In the interim of me finding out who the hell I was, we split, he donned a pair of flared pants, found himself a guru and started chanting for his supper in rural Nepal. (iAfrica.com)
Nepal: 9 dead after bus plunges into ravine Mar 2, 2009
Old buses, poor roads and overcrowding cause frequent accidents in Nepal ... KATHMANDU, Nepal (CNN) -- Nine passengers were killed when a bus plunged about 2,300 feet (700 meters) into a ravine in Nepal on Sunday, police said ... Old buses, poor roads and overcrowding cause frequent accidents in the mountains of Nepal. (CNN -- International)
Nepal singles holiday Mar 1, 2009
Tour & Trek Nepal: 17th-30th April 2009 for singles of all ages ... You'll get to enjoy Nepal and the Himalayas with local guides and warm Nepalese hospitality taking you to the Annapurna Base Camp. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Nepal royal palace reopens as a museum Feb 27, 2009
Nepal palace reopens as a museum ... Narayanhiti, the former royal palace in the centre of the Nepalese capital, Kathmandu, has been reopened as a museum, nine months after the centuries-old monarchy was abolished ... Nepal's prime minister, a former Maoist rebel, was on hand to cut the ribbon. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Nepali baby found dead in tub; caretaker arrested Feb 12, 2009
Negi's brother who is a Buddhist monk was hoping to bring Gurung back to Nepal to show that the baby's cleft pallet is not a sign of evil, as believed by some. Negi is being held in jail on a $50,000 bond. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
World Traveler Feb 8, 2009
This time, she and a friend she met through the Peace Corps are taking their own six-month journey that will lead them to Morocco, India, Egypt, Jordan, Tibet and Nepal. The two women traveled to Cambodia and Thailand during their leave from their Peace Corps duties in Kazakhstan and those experiences gave them both the travel bug, Arent said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
New Bird Species: New Species Of Babbler Discovered In China Feb 8, 2009
13, 2008) Nepalese scientists have recorded a new subspecies of bird at Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve of east Nepal. The bird was identified as Rufous-vented Prinia bringing Nepal's total bird list to 862. (Science Daily)
