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Tourism in Pokhara: Issues, Trends and Future Prospects for Peace and Prosperity
Tourism in Pokhara: Issues, Trends and Future Prospects for Peace and Prosperity 1 Tourism in Pokhara Issues, Trends and Future Prospects for Peace and Prosperity Edited by Bishnu Raj Upreti Pranil Kumar Upadhayaya Tikaram Sapkota Published by Pokhara Tourism Council, Pokhara South Asia Regional Coordination Office of NCCR North-South and Nepal Centre for Contemporary Research, Kathmandu Kathmandu 2013 Citation: Upreti BR, Upadhayaya PK, Sapkota T, editors. 2013. Tourism in Pokhara Issues, Trends and Future Prospects for Peace and Prosperity. Kathmandu: Pokhara Tourism Council (PTC), South Asia Regional Coordination Office of the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR North- South) and Nepal Center for Contemporary Research (NCCR), Kathmandu. Copyright © 2013 PTC, NCCR North-South and NCCR, Kathmandu, Nepal All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-9937-2-6169-2 Subsidised price: NPR 390/- Cover concept: Pranil Upadhayaya Layout design: Jyoti Khatiwada Printed at: Heidel Press Pvt. Ltd., Dillibazar, Kathmandu Cover photo design: Tourists at the outskirts of Pokhara with Mt. Annapurna and Machhapuchhre on back (top) and Fewa Lake (down) by Ashess Shakya Disclaimer: The content and materials presented in this book are of the respective authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Pokhara Tourism Council (PTC), the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR North-South) and Nepal Centre for Contemporary Research (NCCR). Dedication To the people who contributed to developing Pokhara as a tourism city and paradise The editors of the book Tourism in Pokhara: Issues, Trends and Future Prospects for Peace and Prosperity acknowledge supports of Pokhara Tourism Council (PTC) and the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) North-South, co-funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and the participating institutions. -
Rahughat Hydroelectricity Project Boosting Cross Border Electricity Trade in BBIN/M Region: Dialogue Leading to Actions, 19 Jan 2018, New Delhi
A Case Study Rahughat Hydroelectricity Project Boosting Cross Border Electricity Trade in BBIN/M Region: Dialogue Leading to Actions, 19 Jan 2018, New Delhi Dikshya Singh Research Officer South Asia Watch on Trade, Economics and Environment BACKGROUND • Nepal's energy imports from India (2016- 17): 2,175.04GWh (22.35 pc growth) • Power Trade Agreement 2014 between Nepal and India not limited to trading of electricity, it specifically encourages investment between the two countries in power sector • Indian promoters hold 85 pc of total licenses issued • Three export-oriented projects in pipeline: 900 MW Arun III (PDA completed); 900 MW Upper Karnali; 600 MW Upper Marshyangdi II 2 Contd… • Objective: To assess the overall socio-economic benefits or costs accrued to the local community brought about by energy cooperation • Rationale for selecting Rahughat HEP Energy cooperation: debt financing Ex-ante study so project under construction necessary 3 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE PROJECT* Installed • 2x20 MW • Myagdi district, 300km from capacity Location Kathmandu; 100 km from Pokhara Airport Transmission • LILO of 220KV transmission line from Dana substation to Kusma at Line PH gantry 600m Affected • Myagdi district: Dangnam, Jhi, Rakhupiple, Patlekhet, Ghatan; VDCs Parbat district: Mallaj Majhphant Access road • 12.5 km • Galeshwor, Mauwaphant, Dagnam, Affected Bagaincha, Bukla, Goluk, settlements Dharkharka, Jhi, Bhirkuna and Project Cost • US$ 84 million Nepane villages Total annual Land • 29.39 hectare energy • 247.89 GWh acquired generation -
Food Insecurity and Undernutrition in Nepal
SMALL AREA ESTIMATION OF FOOD INSECURITY AND UNDERNUTRITION IN NEPAL GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL National Planning Commission Secretariat Central Bureau of Statistics SMALL AREA ESTIMATION OF FOOD INSECURITY AND UNDERNUTRITION IN NEPAL GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL National Planning Commission Secretariat Central Bureau of Statistics Acknowledgements The completion of both this and the earlier feasibility report follows extensive consultation with the National Planning Commission, Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, World Bank, and New ERA, together with members of the Statistics and Evidence for Policy, Planning and Results (SEPPR) working group from the International Development Partners Group (IDPG) and made up of people from Asian Development Bank (ADB), Department for International Development (DFID), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), UNICEF and United States Agency for International Development (USAID), WFP, and the World Bank. WFP, UNICEF and the World Bank commissioned this research. The statistical analysis has been undertaken by Professor Stephen Haslett, Systemetrics Research Associates and Institute of Fundamental Sciences, Massey University, New Zealand and Associate Prof Geoffrey Jones, Dr. Maris Isidro and Alison Sefton of the Institute of Fundamental Sciences - Statistics, Massey University, New Zealand. We gratefully acknowledge the considerable assistance provided at all stages by the Central Bureau of Statistics. Special thanks to Bikash Bista, Rudra Suwal, Dilli Raj Joshi, Devendra Karanjit, Bed Dhakal, Lok Khatri and Pushpa Raj Paudel. See Appendix E for the full list of people consulted. First published: December 2014 Design and processed by: Print Communication, 4241355 ISBN: 978-9937-3000-976 Suggested citation: Haslett, S., Jones, G., Isidro, M., and Sefton, A. (2014) Small Area Estimation of Food Insecurity and Undernutrition in Nepal, Central Bureau of Statistics, National Planning Commissions Secretariat, World Food Programme, UNICEF and World Bank, Kathmandu, Nepal, December 2014. -
European Bulletin of Himalayan Research 27: 67-125 (2004)
Realities and Images of Nepal’s Maoists after the Attack on Beni1 Kiyoko Ogura 1. The background to Maoist military attacks on district head- quarters “Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun” – Mao Tse-Tung’s slogan grabs the reader’s attention at the top of its website.2 As the slogan indicates, the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) has been giving priority to strengthening and expanding its armed front since they started the People’s War on 13 February 1996. When they launched the People’s War by attacking some police posts in remote areas, they held only home-made guns and khukuris in their hands. Today they are equipped with more modern weapons such as AK-47s, 81-mm mortars, and LMGs (Light Machine Guns) purchased from abroad or looted from the security forces. The Maoists now are not merely strengthening their military actions, such as ambushing and raiding the security forces, but also murdering their political “enemies” and abducting civilians, using their guns to force them to participate in their political programmes. 1.1. The initial stages of the People’s War The Maoists developed their army step by step from 1996. The following paragraph outlines how they developed their army during the initial period of three years on the basis of an interview with a Central Committee member of the CPN (Maoist), who was in charge of Rolpa, Rukum, and Jajarkot districts (the Maoists’ base area since the beginning). It was given to Li Onesto, an American journalist from the Revolutionary Worker, in 1999 (Onesto 1999b). -
Overview Itinerary Details
Annapurna Circuit Trekking Overview There are very less trekking itineraries in Nepal which command as much attention of the visiting tourists as does the Annapurna Circuit Trekking. The popular trekking route of Annapurna Circuit lies in the Western part of the country, nearby from the popular tourist town of Pokhara. No wonder, Annapurna Sanctuary Trekking is a wonderful opportunity for the visiting tourists to learn and explore more about the fascinating region of Annapurna which is popular both inside and outside the country. It is by far the most amazing and popular trekking destination in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Annapurna region is crowded throughout the year as the visiting tourists come here to enjoy the adventures of Nepal trek and also to enjoy the natural sightseeing in the famous region. Annapurna Circuit Trekking with the ‘Nepal Glacier Treks’ is a 21-day trekking itinerary during the course of which the visiting tourists can witness the beauty of the Annapurna region, enjoy trekking in Nepal, and also observe the greatness of the popular Thorong-La Pass while also get the chance to visit the holy shrine of Muktinath. The shrine of Muktinath is a major highlight of the circuit trekking as many domestic tourists come here for pilgrimage purpose as well. The Hindu temple of Muktinath is located at around 3700 meters of altitude. The valley of Manang and the places like Jomsom are other major attractions of the Annapurna Circuit Trekking. The maximum elevation which the trekkers reach during Circuit trekking will be around 5400 meters, while the months of September- November and March-May are best for the trekking. -
SASEC) Power System Expansion Project (SPEP
Environmental Impact Assessment February 2014 NEP: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Power System Expansion Project (SPEP) Prepared by Nepal Electricity Authority for the Asian Development Bank. This environmental impact assessment is a document of the borrower. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of ADB's Board of Directors, Management, or staff, and may be preliminary in nature. Your attention is directed to the “terms of use” section of this website. In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Asian Development Bank Nepal: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Power System Expansion Project (SPEP) On-grid Components ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Draft – February 2014 i ADB TA 8272-NEP working draft – February 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1 Executive Summary 1 2 Policy, Legal, and Administrative Framework 4 3 Description of the Project 19 4 Description of the Environment 28 Anticipated Environmental Impacts and Mitigation 5 96 Measures Information Disclosure, Consultation, and 6 112 Participation 7 Environmental Management Program 115 8 Conclusions and Recommendations 12 8 Appendices 1 Important Flora and Fauna 13 7 2 Habitat Maps 15 9 3 Summary of Offsetting Activities 16 9 Routing Maps in Annapurna Conservation Area -
Baseline Survey of Schools of Amar Secondary School Resource Center, Pakhapani Raghuganga Rural Municipality Myagdi
A Report on Baseline Survey of Schools of Amar Secondary School Resource Center, Pakhapani Raghuganga Rural Municipality Myagdi Submitted to: Quality Education Nepal, Australia In cooperation with DEO,Myagdi By LEARN 24 th January- 3rd February, 2018 Acronyms B. Ed. Bachelors of Education COP Community Orientation Program DEO District Education Office DoE Department of Education ECD Early Childhood Development Govt. Government BS Basic School IA Intermediate of Arts I. Ed. Intermediate of Education NCED Nepal Council for Education Development NGO Non-Governmental Organization PCF Per Child Fund PTA Parents Teachers Association RC Resource Center RM Rural Municipality RP Resource Person SEE Secondary Education Examination SMC School Management Committee SS Secondary School TPD Teachers’ Professional Development Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................................................ 1 Background of the Project Area .............................................................................................................................................. 2 Objectives of the Study ........................................................................................................................................................... 2 Details of Schools and Students .............................................................................................................................................. 3 Methodology .......................................................................................................................................................................... -
Nepal EGRP-RFP-FY19-P006
Request for Proposal (RFP) - Nepal EGRP-RFP-FY19-P006 Amendment #1 Commodity/Service Required: Endline Assessment of Early Grade Reading Program (EGRP) Type of Procurement: One Time Purchase Order Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price Term of Contract: December 01, 2019- April 15, 2020 Contract Funding: AID-367-TO-15-00002 This Procurement supports: USAID’s Early Grade Reading Program (EGRP) Submit Proposal to: The Selection Committee RTI- USAID Early Grade Reading Program House no. 46/64, Uttar Dhoka, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal Original Date of Issue of RFP: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 Date Questions from Supplier Due: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 11:00 a.m. Nepal Standard Time email [email protected] Note:- Q&A will be posted on RTI website Pre-submission conference on RFP Thursday, August 01, 2019, 10:00 to 11:00 AM at EGRP meeting hall, Lazimpat. Date Proposal Due: Thursday, August 22, 2019, 11:00 a.m. Nepal Standard Time Approximate Purchase Order effective date to December 01, 2019 Successful Bidder(s): Method of Submittal: Hard Copy of proposal along with the soft copy in a CD or pen drive. Proposal documents should be submitted in a closed envelope with wax seal (laah chhap) and clearly marked with the solicitation number to the following address: The Selection Committee RTI-USAID Early Grade Reading Program House no. 46/64, Uttar Dhoka, Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal. Bidder’s quote must be printed on the organization’s letterhead, signed, stamped, dated and must include all items and/or services. In addition, each and every pages of the proposal documents needs to be signed and stamped by the authorized person in order to be considered for evaluation. -
CHITWAN-ANNAPURNA LANDSCAPE: a RAPID ASSESSMENT Published in August 2013 by WWF Nepal
Hariyo Ban Program CHITWAN-ANNAPURNA LANDSCAPE: A RAPID ASSESSMENT Published in August 2013 by WWF Nepal Any reproduction of this publication in full or in part must mention the title and credit the above-mentioned publisher as the copyright owner. Citation: WWF Nepal 2013. Chitwan Annapurna Landscape (CHAL): A Rapid Assessment, Nepal, August 2013 Cover photo: © Neyret & Benastar / WWF-Canon Gerald S. Cubitt / WWF-Canon Simon de TREY-WHITE / WWF-UK James W. Thorsell / WWF-Canon Michel Gunther / WWF-Canon WWF Nepal, Hariyo Ban Program / Pallavi Dhakal Disclaimer This report is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the responsibility of Kathmandu Forestry College (KAFCOL) and do not necessarily reflect the views of WWF, USAID or the United States Government. © WWF Nepal. All rights reserved. WWF Nepal, PO Box: 7660 Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal T: +977 1 4434820, F: +977 1 4438458 [email protected] www.wwfnepal.org/hariyobanprogram Hariyo Ban Program CHITWAN-ANNAPURNA LANDSCAPE: A RAPID ASSESSMENT Foreword With its diverse topographical, geographical and climatic variation, Nepal is rich in biodiversity and ecosystem services. It boasts a large diversity of flora and fauna at genetic, species and ecosystem levels. Nepal has several critical sites and wetlands including the fragile Churia ecosystem. These critical sites and biodiversity are subjected to various anthropogenic and climatic threats. Several bilateral partners and donors are working in partnership with the Government of Nepal to conserve Nepal’s rich natural heritage. USAID funded Hariyo Ban Program, implemented by a consortium of four partners with WWF Nepal leading alongside CARE Nepal, FECOFUN and NTNC, is working towards reducing the adverse impacts of climate change, threats to biodiversity and improving livelihoods of the people in Nepal. -
C E N T R a L W E S T E
Bhijer J u m l a Saldang N E P A L - W E S T E R N R E G I O N Patarasi Chhonhup f Zones, Districts and Village Development Committees, April 2015 Tinje Lo M anthang Kaingaon National boundary Zone boundary Village Development Comm ittee boundary Phoksundo Chhosar Region boundary District boundary Gothichour Charang Date Created: 28 Apr 2015 Contact: [email protected] Data sources: WFP, Survey Department of Nepal, SRTM Website: www.wfp.org 0 10 20 40 Rim i Prepared by: HQ, OSEP GIS The designations employed and the presentation of material in M I D - W E Dho S T E R N the map(s) do not imply the expression of any opinion on the Kilom eters part of WFP concerning the legal or constitutional status of any Map Reference: country, territory, city or sea, or concerning the delimitation of its ± frontiers or boundaries. Sarmi NPL_ADMIN_WesternRegion_A0L Pahada © World Food Programme 2015 Narku Chharka Liku Gham i Tripurakot Kalika K A R N A L I FAR-W ESTERN Lhan Raha MID-W ESTERN BJ a Hj a Er kRo It Surkhang Bhagawatitol Juphal D o l p a M u s t a n g W ESTERN Lawan Suhu Chhusang CENTRAL Gotam kot EASTERN Dunai Majhphal Mukot Kagbeni Sahartara Jhong Phu Nar Syalakhadhi Sisne Marpha Muktinath Jom som Tangkim anang Tukuche Ranm am aikot M a n a n g Baphikot Jang Pipal Pwang R u k u m Kowang Khangsar Ghyaru Mudi Pokhara M y a g d i Bhraka Sam agaun Gurja Ransi Hukam Syalpakha Kunjo Thoche W LeteE S T Manang E R N Chokhawang Kanda Narachyang Sankh Shova Chhekam par Kol Bagarchhap Pisang Kuinem angale Marwang Taksera Prok Dana Bihi Lulang Chim khola -
Global Initiative on Out-Of-School Children
ALL CHILDREN IN SCHOOL Global Initiative on Out-of-School Children NEPAL COUNTRY STUDY JULY 2016 Government of Nepal Ministry of Education, Singh Darbar Kathmandu, Nepal Telephone: +977 1 4200381 www.moe.gov.np United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Institute for Statistics P.O. Box 6128, Succursale Centre-Ville Montreal Quebec H3C 3J7 Canada Telephone: +1 514 343 6880 Email: [email protected] www.uis.unesco.org United Nations Children´s Fund Nepal Country Office United Nations House Harihar Bhawan, Pulchowk Lalitpur, Nepal Telephone: +977 1 5523200 www.unicef.org.np All rights reserved © United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 2016 Cover photo: © UNICEF Nepal/2016/ NShrestha Suggested citation: Ministry of Education, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Global Initiative on Out of School Children – Nepal Country Study, July 2016, UNICEF, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2016. ALL CHILDREN IN SCHOOL Global Initiative on Out-of-School Children © UNICEF Nepal/2016/NShrestha NEPAL COUNTRY STUDY JULY 2016 Tel.: Government of Nepal MINISTRY OF EDUCATION Singha Durbar Ref. No.: Kathmandu, Nepal Foreword Nepal has made significant progress in achieving good results in school enrolment by having more children in school over the past decade, in spite of the unstable situation in the country. However, there are still many challenges related to equity when the net enrolment data are disaggregated at the district and school level, which are crucial and cannot be generalized. As per Flash Monitoring Report 2014- 15, the net enrolment rate for girls is high in primary school at 93.6%, it is 59.5% in lower secondary school, 42.5% in secondary school and only 8.1% in higher secondary school, which show that fewer girls complete the full cycle of education. -
Climate Change, "Everestification,"
CLIMATE CHANGE, "EVERESTIFICATION," AND THE FUTURE OF MOUNTAINEERING ON ANNAPURNA I by Jamie Leanne Hutchinson A Thesis Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Environmental Studies The Evergreen State College June 2020 ©2020 by Jamie Hutchinson. All rights reserved. This Thesis for the Master of Environmental Studies Degree by Jamie Hutchinson has been approved for The Evergreen State College by ________________________ Kathleen Saul, Ph. D. Member of the Faculty ________________________ Date ABSTRACT Climate Change, "Everestification", and the Future of Mountaineering on Annapurna I Jamie Hutchinson This study aims to research how climate change is affecting the Annapurna Conservation Area in the Western Region of Nepal. This region consists of two mountain districts, three hill districts, and encompasses the Annapurna massif. Temperature and Precipitation data was obtained from the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, Nepal, spanning thirty years (1988-2018). Monthly, Seasonal and Yearly data were aggregated and averaged for both datasets, and statistical analysis was completed using JMP and Excel. Results indicate overall warming in all districts by 1°C, with higher elevations being impacted more than lower. Precipitation tests show strong seasonal intensity in the summer months, sometimes predating monsoon season, with higher elevations receiving less snow than previously recorded. Additional focus was then turned to Annapurna I in order to analyze expedition data for the last thirty years (1989 – 2019). All 8,000-meter peaks within Nepal were studied for expedition size and experience in order to establish climbing trends that lead to "Everestification." Current trends show an increase in expedition size but a overall decrease in inexperienced climbers.