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Himalayan Glacier Trekking – Supporting Sustainable Tourism of Nepal

Published on November 30, 2006 in . 0 Comments

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Nepal Peace Accord

Peace prevails

Visit Nepal !


    The much awaited Comprehensive Peace Accord (CPA) was signed between the government of Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) on Tuesday evening, November 21, 2006 formally announcing an end to a decade-long armed insurgency what Maoists termed as “People’s War”.peaceful and democratic” new Nepal, and pledging for Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and Chairman of Communist Party of Nepal (Maoists) Prachanda signed the historic Accord promising to chart a new destiny for “peaceful coexistence of all Nepali irrespective of caste, creed, religion and gender.

    On behalf of Nepalese tourism industry, Himalayan Glacier Trekking and it’s TEAM Board salutes all those in front and behind to make CPA a success. Over more than a half decade, Nepalese tourism industry has suffered severely due to conflicts at home and other untoward incidences that took place around the world. Since both the Government and Maoists have committed for free movement of tourists and all Nepali in any part of the country without hindrance, it will definitely provide a boost to ailing tourism industry of Nepal. The signing of CPA also put full stop to illegal donation collected by Maoists from trekkers in the different trekking routes. Now tourists can go anywhere in Nepal. With the ending of conflict, all tourism entrepreneurs have expressed their satisfaction and happiness in a hope that it will bring permanent peace in the country which is vital for the growth of tourism industry.


    Although not a single tourist had been targeted or harmed by the rebels during a decade-long insurgency, the conflict emanated a wrong message to world about the safety and security situation of Nepal.
    Signing of CPA has given a positive message to the world that Nepalese people are capable of resolving their own problem; and it has set an example in conflict resolution for the whole world. What until recently was dream of all Nepali and peace lovers has now become a reality. Nepalese tourism industry would like to thank all tourists and tourist generating countries for their generous and unwavering support to Nepal and its people.

    The people of Nepal would like to make a pledge to all tourists who had postponed their tour to Nepal due to various reasons to come and visit Nepal to see and experience its beauty, grandeur, culture, arcane temples and monasteries, mountains and jungles. Make a New Year Resolution for 2007 to visit Nepal as a life time experience.

    Regards from Himalaya

    Sagar Pandey & Himalayan Glacier Team
    Executive Director

    Himalayan Glacier Trekking P.Ltd.
    P.O.Box: 20062 KATHMANDU, NEPAL
    Tel: 00977 1 4421 780, 4411 387
    Fax: 00977 1 4412 383
    Cell: 00977 1 9851032036

    Nepal’s Civil War Ends With Help From Diplomacy & Monarchy

    Published on November 30, 2006 in . 0 Comments

    10-year civil war has come to a peaceful conclusion with the signing of a historic accord between Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala and Prachanda, leader of the Maoist rebel faction that had been fighting for political change. The deal was signed in Kathmandu on Tuesday.

    The deal would allow the Maoists into the Nepalese government, and place both Maoist and government weapons under UN scrutiny. The Maoists had been observing a ceasefire since its declaration more than six months previously.

    Prachanda said that the peace agreement would end the 238-year old feudal system. He added that his party would work with new responsibility and make new strong Nepal.

    Meanwhile, Koirala said that the deal ended the politics of terron and violence and started the politics of co-operation. He thanked Prachanda to find out a peaceful solution in the country.

    The government and the Maoist rebels were accused of human rights abuses in fighting that killed more than 13,000 people.

    Nepalese king Gyanendra Singh has welcomed Tuesday’s peace deal between the government and the Maoist rebels.

    “ by ensuring sustainable peace, a prosperous Nepal can now be built with the collective efforts of all Nepalese people through multi-party democracy ”

    — Gyanendra Singh, King of Nepal

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