Category Archives: Booking Agent or Tour Guide

Temple Tiger Group Conciliatory, but does not Concede…

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

Today myRepublica reports that Executive Chairperson Of Temple Tiger Group, Basanta Raj Mishra, held a round table discussion about whether elephant riding is against animal rights or not. According to Mishra, if elephant rides are banned in Nepal, the move will hit … Continue reading →

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Pro Wildlife Germany Release Report / Fact Sheet

Posted on October 19, 2015 by

Pro Wildlife Germany, a prominent wildlife activist organization, has released a fact sheet detailing the horrendous situation here in Nepal in regards to captive elephants. The entire report can be downloaded here: Pro Wildlife Factsheet Asian_Nepal English Version

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Lonely Planet Recommends 5 Elephant Attractions in Thailand; We Wish We Could Recommend Just One Here In Nepal

Posted on April 1, 2015 by

Lonely Planet Destination Editor Sarah Reid recommends five elephant attractions in Thailand, and EWN is left hoping that we can someday recommend at least one here in Nepal. In the article linked below, Sarah succinctly describes the situation with elephantourism in … Continue reading →

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Nepal Footprint Holiday stops elephant ride bookings!

Posted on February 26, 2015 by

A well-known booking agent in the heart of tourist-town Kathmandu (Thamel) just announced they will no longer be booking tours that employ the use of elephants during Safari rides. EWN congratulates  this company for their bravery in the marketplace, and for … Continue reading →

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