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Press Release November 16, 2005
Nepal Tourism Board in co-ordination with Royal Nepalese Embassy, London, UK, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Honorary PRR of Nepal Tourism Board in London & Himalaya Expeditions of Kathmandu organized a special presentation program on November 15, 2005 on the theme of Nepal Then & Now: Celebrating 50 Years of Ascending the World's Third Highest Peak, Mt. Kanchenjunga, at World Travel Mart (WTM-2005) being held in London from 14-17 November 2005.
Addressing the function attended by about 150 media persons and tour operators, His Excellency Royal Nepalese Ambassador to the UK, Mr. Prabal SJB Rana said that Nepal has always remained a safe and adventure destination for European and American travelers. He also focused on the recent positive growth in tourist arrivals in Nepal.
Mr. George Band, the first person to climb Mt. Kahchangungha on 25th May 1955 and Mr. Alan Hinkes the First Briton to climb all the 14 above eight thousand meters' peaks who ascended Mt. Kanchenjunga in this spring season made a special audiovisual presentation of their ascent to Mt. Kanchenjunga. They also shared their experience they enjoyed in Nepal while ascending the peak and their recent visit to Nepal on Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Ascent of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Mr. Band & Hinkes assured the European and American travelers that there is no problem of safety and security in Nepal for the tourists.
Mr. Shankar Prasad Koirala, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation applauded the efforts made by Mr. Band & Mr. Hankes to promote the mountain tourism of Nepal. He further said that Nepal is a popular destination for adventure sports and mountain tourism He also focused on the policies of the government pertaining to promote adventure and mountain tourism in Nepal.
The legendary mountaineers, Mr. Band & Hinkes were felicitated with special ice axe fixed on wooden plaque by His Excellency Mr. Rana & Mr. Koirala on the occasion.
Press Release November 16, 2005
Nepal Tourism Board in co-ordination with Royal Nepalese Embassy, London, UK, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation, Honorary PRR of Nepal Tourism Board in London & Himalaya Expeditions of Kathmandu organized a special presentation program on November 15, 2005 on the theme of Nepal Then & Now: Celebrating 50 Years of Ascending the World's Third Highest Peak, Mt. Kanchenjunga, at World Travel Mart (WTM-2005) being held in London from 14-17 November 2005.
Addressing the function attended by about 150 media persons and tour operators, His Excellency Royal Nepalese Ambassador to the UK, Mr. Prabal SJB Rana said that Nepal has always remained a safe and adventure destination for European and American travelers. He also focused on the recent positive growth in tourist arrivals in Nepal.
Mr. George Band, the first person to climb Mt. Kahchangungha on 25th May 1955 and Mr. Alan Hinkes the First Briton to climb all the 14 above eight thousand meters' peaks who ascended Mt. Kanchenjunga in this spring season made a special audiovisual presentation of their ascent to Mt. Kanchenjunga. They also shared their experience they enjoyed in Nepal while ascending the peak and their recent visit to Nepal on Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Ascent of Mt. Kanchenjunga. Mr. Band & Hinkes assured the European and American travelers that there is no problem of safety and security in Nepal for the tourists.
Mr. Shankar Prasad Koirala, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation applauded the efforts made by Mr. Band & Mr. Hankes to promote the mountain tourism of Nepal. He further said that Nepal is a popular destination for adventure sports and mountain tourism He also focused on the policies of the government pertaining to promote adventure and mountain tourism in Nepal.
The legendary mountaineers, Mr. Band & Hinkes were felicitated with special ice axe fixed on wooden plaque by His Excellency Mr. Rana & Mr. Koirala on the occasion.
