While it’s equally exciting for every tourist, Europeans hold high relevance for adventure sports like trekking, mountaineering and cycling, among others, which Nepal is famous for.

In such a move attracting European adventure enthusiasts, the Nepal Tourism Board and Trekking Agents Association of Nepal jointly hosted organized Alpinmesse in Innsbruck, Austria during Oct 20-21, 2018.

This edition marks Nepal’s first-ever participation in the fair that is intended to promote the country’s potential in adventure activities such as adventure water sports.

The fair is of high significance for Austrians owing to their inclination to outdoor activities and Europeans’ basic inclination to adventures.

As part of the fair, Nepal presented its unique wildlife experiences, exciting adventure activities, eye-catchy landscapes and untapped natural scenic beauty.

Besides fair, a press conference was also held where the Nepali officials made a special presentation titled ‘Destination Nepal’.

As part of the press conference, the organizers also gave a special briefing about the Visit Nepal Year 2020 campaign, Nepal’s potential as one of the world’s most-sought tourism destination and other Nepali products.

Non-Resident Nepalis (RN) Austria supported the show that also witnessed the participation of Counsellor/Deputy-Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Nepal to UN in Austria Amber Bahadur Karki and the first Everest climber from Austria Prof. Wolfgang Nairz.

Media was briefed about Nepal’s potential in tourism infrastructure and promotion of related products.

The fair offered traditional Nepali cuisine to visitors besides also showcasing Nepalese cultural dances.

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This is evident in the role the country has been playing over the years towards conservation of endangered flora and fauna.

Contributing to the global efforts towards conservation of endangered species, Nepal’s Chitwan National Park (CNP) has taken a landmark decision of gifting 26 rhinoceros to the different nations.

In a new update, CNP has reportedly offered six rhinos: one to America, four to India and two each to Japan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Thailand, Austria, Britain, China and Germany, informed Ved Prasad Dhakal, Chief Conservation Officer, CNP.

With the latest move, the number of rhinos CNP has gifted to world nations so far reached 30.

As per the records, CNP gave four of its rhinos to Dudhuwa of India for the first time in 1985, followed by another pair of rhinos to Austria in 2006, among others.

Prior to this, Nepal reportedly bought elephants from Myanmar, Thailand and India in exchange of rhinos.

According to the former Chief Conservation Officer Ramprit Yadav, Nepal has so far bought 16 elephants from India alone in exchange of rhinos, and the move of gifting rhinos is part of enhancing ties with the world nations.

The step also helps in boosting the world rhino population, he says, adding that it would be great if Nepal can get Panda from China in exchange of rhinos.

Besides rhinos, Nepal also gifted gharial and magar crocodiles to various countries.

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