19th June: The Borderlands presents ‘Blast at Monsoon flows’

The Trishuli River, one of the amazing whitewater rivers of Nepal, is merely a hop, skip and jump away from Kathmandu and Pokhara. This river will surely quench your desire for Nepalese whitewater adventure.more...

19th June: ‘Imja Tsho Action Event 2009’ to be organized

The ‘Imja Tsho Action Event 2009- Beat the Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Action Run and Khumbu Festival’ is scheduled to be organized on June 18, 2009. Organized by Initiatives for Development and Eco Action Support (IDEAS), the event aims to draw national and international attention towards climate change and its effects in the Himalayan areas. The Imja Tsho glacial lake in the Khumbu region has been identified as the most threatening and likely to burst its banks at any time. The Khumbu Festival will be held in Khumjung village on June 19, 2009.

19th June: UPPER MUSTANG- A trek to the forbidden Kingdom of Mustang

This is the perfect time to trek to Upper Mustang, which is located in the extreme fringe of Northern Nepal bordering with Tibet. Mustang is a fantastic geographic region that should be visited at least once in a lifetime. Lo Manthang, the fortified town in Mustang is a spectacular place with uniquely colourful landscapes. The major attraction of this remote district is that it still has a king who is well respected. The region is very much influenced by the culture and tradition of Tibet and prospered during the salt trade between Nepal and Tibet. We visit many of the principal villages and have a day to explore the ancient capital town of Lo Manthang while following the Drovers’ trail through the heart of the Kingdom and crossing passes that are up to 4000 metres.
This trek is best done in 2 weeks time and is good during the spring and summer season (March- September). For a detailed itinerary please contact us at naturetreks@borderlandsgroup.com

12th June: SCTA conducts eco-tourism training course

As part of its effort to support eco-tourism in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) conducted a training trip. The training trip was part of its ‘Leave No Trace’ program. This program aims at qualifying national cadres to apply the principles of the program in environmental tours and training trips.

10th June: Come and enjoy the Borderlands ‘Tatopani and border Shopping’ spree!

Tatopani, located near the Tibet border, is the nearest and famous “hot spring” that attracts an amazing number of domestic and international tourists.more...

7th June: Nepal sales mission organized in Korea

Nepal Tourism Board organized a Sales Mission in Busan, Korea on June 3, 2009 in a bid to attract more Korean tourists to Nepal. The event was organized in coordination with the Embassy of Nepal in Seoul, one day before the commencement of KOFTA- the largest tourism exhibition in Korea. More than 72 tour operators and 5 travel media from Korea observed the tourism products and attraction of Nepal in a presentation/interaction session which was followed by a business session and commercial networking. Korea is a highly potential market with direct flights from Kathmandu to Seoul.

5th June: Nepal River Conservation Trust (NRCT) celebrates World Environment Day

World Environment Day, June 5, 2009, is being celebrated all over the world with various programs. Nepal also saw different programs that were organized to raise awareness about the importance of the environment. In line with this more...

4th June: Visitor arrivals in May 2009

The number of tourist arrivals, by air only, in May 2009 fell by 5% as compared to May 2008. The figures released by the Immigration Office, Tribhuvan International Airport revealed that the SAARC segment declined by 12.7% including India which fell by 13.6%. Arrivals from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Japan, Malaysia and South Korea fell by 4.2%, 17.9%, 2.3%, 11.4% and 23% respectively. However, arrivals from Sri Lanka, China, Thailand and Singapore increased by 19.7%, 36.2%, 87.8% and 65.1% respectively.
The European segment grew by 9.1% including UK and Italy which increased by 11.1% and 24% respectively. Arrivals from France, Germany and Spain declined by 7.2%, 9.4% and 14.7% respectively. Australia, Canada and the USA registered a positive growth of 7.6%, 8.5% and 4.4% respectively.

31th May: 9th Bagmati River Festival in the offing

Nepal River Conservation Trust (NRCT) in support from the Borderlands Group, High Power Committee for Integrated Development of Bagmati Civilization, National Trust for Nature Conservation and Sustainable Tourism Network is organizing the 9th Bagmati River more...

29th May: International Mount Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) Day being celebrated

The International Mt. Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) Day is being commemorated in Nepal and internationally, to mark the first ascent of Mt. Everest, the world’s highest peak, on May 29, 1953 by Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Edmund Hillary. The main objective behind the celebration is to pay tribute to the mountaineering heroes for their historic contribution to humanity, and to disseminate the message that Nepal is the hub of mountaineering expeditions and other adventure activities in the world. Various programs and activities are being organized to mark the day.

28th May: Leadership Development Program organized for students of Deirra International School, Dubai

The Borderlands PDP organized a Leadership Development Program (LDP) for the students and teachers of Deirra International School, Dubai. The program saw a total of 21 participants including 19 students and 2 teachers. more...

27th May: ‘Keep it Real’- Rafting trip organized at Bhote Koshi

Ultimate Descents Nepal, Nepal’s premier rafting company, organized a rafting trip in the upper and lower parts of the Bhote Koshi River for the staffs of US Mission from May 24-25, 2009. There were 21 participants in the two day rafting trip in Nepal’s steepest action packed river. They spent the night at the Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort, which is conveniently located at the highest possible raft launch on the river. This Bhote Koshi trip is perfect for people with limited time or for those who want to enjoy 100% adrenaline rush!

25th May: Borderlands Group makes a difference through its ‘VolunTourism’ packages!

VolunTourism is a relatively new concept in the Nepalese tourism industry. However, it is getting a lot of momentum due to the fact that these activities have made a profound impact in uplifting the lives of the community people. more...

24th May: Ultimate Descents Nepal organized a rafting trip in the Tamur River

Ultimate Descents Nepal organized a rafting trip in the Tamur River, popularly known as the Jewel of East Nepal, for 10 Russian tourists from April 27- May 8, 2009. The expedition, a highly recommended, active and exhilarating wilderness journey, which gives an exceptional whitewater thrill, saw 11 participants. On this expedition, one also gets to enjoy the amazing mountain views of the eastern Himalayan Range including Mt. Kanchanjunga and Mt. Makalu.

24th May: ‘Making a Difference’ while enjoying your vacation

Nepal is an exotic travel destination renowned all over the world. Apart from enjoying the natural beauty, being awe-struck by the Himalayan splendor and engaging in the thrilling multi-adventure tourism activities that the nation has to offer more...

14th May: Hostelworld.com bags the Webby Award

The global web community has voted Hostelworld.com’s city video guides as the ‘Best Travel & Adventure Video’ of the year in the Webby People’s Voice Awards becoming the only winner based in Ireland to win the prestigious award. The Webby awards are the leading international awards honoring excellence on the internet and this year, over 10,000 entries were submitted from over 60 countries around the world. The video provides travelers with top tips for the world’s top cities. .

13th May: New Secretary-General elected for UN World Tourism Organization

Dr. Taleb Rifai, a former Jordanian tourism minister, has been elected as the new Secretary-General of the Madrid-based UN World Tourism Organization for a four year term beginning 2010. The 31-member executive council meeting, held from May 7-8, 2009 in the African state of Mali endorsed Dr. Rifai by a majority vote of 20 as against 1 for his closest rival. Dr. Rifai has served as the Director of Jordan’s Economic Mission to Washington DC and later as the Director General of the then newly established Jordanian Investment Promotion Corporation.

7th May: Safi Airways to operate flights to UAE

The inaugural Safi Airways passenger flight will land at Abu Dhabi International Airport on May 14, 2009. This is the capital’s first direct air link with Kabul, Afghanistan. The airlines will operate two flights per week with a fleet of Boeing 737-300s, the fares of which start at US$ 99/ AED 370 for one way. From May 2009, the Safi Airways flights will be available on all Global Distribution Systems making it easier and convenient for passengers to book their flights.

6th May: Thailand Tourism Festival 2009 to be organized

The Thailand Tourism Festival 2009 is considered to be Thailand’s largest travel and tourism showcase that includes a vast range of activities to promote and preserve Thai culture, traditions and the local way of life. Hundreds of professional travel and tourism operators and service providers from Thailand are expected to showcase their products in the festival which is scheduled to take place from June 3-7, 2009. This domestic travel fair will be divided into 3 key zones: Exhibition Zone, Tourism Activities Zone and Regional Cuisines Zone.

5th May: The Borderlands PDP organizes program for the staffs of Lalitpur Finance Limited

A Staff Retreat and Team Building program was organized by the Borderlands PDP for the staffs of Lalitpur Finance Limited from April 30- May 02, 2009 at the Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort. The program, which saw active participation from 22 participants, comprised of various icebreaking activities, trust exercises, team building more...

4th May: April sees an increase in the number of tourist arrivals

Tourist arrivals, by air only, registered a growth by 15.8 % during the month of April 2009 compared to the same period last year. The data compiled by Nepal Tourism Board showed that Indian arrivals increased by 27.3 % and arrivals from all Asian countries posted a positive growth except for Japan. The British and German tourists also increased by 38.9 % and 38.3 % respectively. Similarly, arrivals from the US registered an increase of 5.8 %. However, arrivals from France, Italy, the Netherlands and Austria declined during the month. Visitors from China went up by 73 % during April 2009.

3rd May: Buddha Jayanti at the Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort!

‘Celebrate and enjoy a peaceful Buddha Jayanti at the breathtaking Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort’ is the theme of the event scheduled to be organized at the Borderlands Eco Adventure Resort from May 8-9, 2009 on the occasion of Buddha Jayanti which falls on May 9, 2009. The event will feature live music by Galaxy Mantra. The ticket is priced at NRs 1900 for Nepalese and US$35 for Non-Nepalese and is all inclusive. If you want to avail to the transportation facility, we have a fixed departure on May 8, 2009 at 1 pm from Thamel, Kathmandu.

30th April: Phase 5 alert declared for Swine-flu outbreak

Government officials of World Health Organization have issued a phase 5 alert regarding the Swine-flu outbreak which is threatening to be a pandemic. Public places including: churches, schools and other organizations in Mexico have been shut down in light of the increasing threat and some of the countries have already issued a travel warning advising its citizens against unnecessary travel to Mexico, where more than 160 people have already succumbed to the deadly outbreak.

26th April: Heathrow Express and GuestLogix Inc. announces agreement

Heathrow Express and GuestLogix Inc., the world’s leading provider of on-board retail solutions to the airline industry, announced an agreement to offer airline passengers the convenience of non-stop train travel to downtown London upon their arrival at the London Heathrow International Airport, the world’s third busiest airport. The Heathrow Express train tickets will be sold soon using the popular GuestLogix Mobile Virtual Store retail platform. The initial rollout will be with a global carrier on all flights originating from New York City.

24th April: Twenty 20 match played on Everest

Team Hillary (named after Edmund Hillary) beat Team Tenzing (named after Tenzing Norgay Sherpa) during a Twenty20 match played at Gorakh Shep, a plateau just 200 meters below the Everest Base camp. The team, comprising of lawyers, bankers and former cops, expected to raise £250,000 for charity. However, the record still needs to be ratified by the Guinness World Records, which currently does not have an entry for highest altitude for a field sport.

22nd April: Nepal Airlines Corporation to re-launch flights to Mumbai

Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag carrier, is all set to re-launch its operation to Mumbai from May 1, 2009. Operating two flights a week on Mondays and Fridays, the carrier is also offering discounts on its ticket sales.

20th April: ACTE defines opportunities and challenges

The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), the first Executive Forum held in Russia, defined opportunities and challenges at an inaugural executive forum in Moscow. Business travel managers from across the country and Europe participated in the landmark event. Seventy- three participants from the largest corporate entities converged to discuss the role of the travel managers, the function of travel management companies and how to advance the industry through partnerships. Some of the most important findings to come out of the Moscow Forum concerned the professional development of travel managers and the travel management companies.

19th April: Task force formed for one-door implementation of TIMS

A six- member task force has been formed to study and suggest measures so as to implement Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) on a one-door basis through Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN). The task force, formed by the Ministry for Tourism and Civil Aviation, has been mandated to recommend measures for one-door implementation of TIMS. The task force comprises of the following members: R B Pakhrin, Jyoti Adhikari, Ishwor Poudel, Dr. Gyanendra Ratna Tuladhar, Ranjan Krishna Aryal and Purushottam Poudel.

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