FIELD EXCURSION

Earlier announced pre-symposium field excursions (three-day field excursion along Mugling-Narayanghat and Mugling-Pokhara roads and one-day excursion along Prithvi highway) have been cancelled. Instead of those excursions, a three-day pre-symposium field excursion is planned from 22nd to 24th September 2005 in and around Kathmandu valley, Kathmandu-Kakani section of Trishuli road and Dhulikhel-Bhakundebesi section of Sindhuli road which has recently been constructed by using various slope protection works. Kakani and Dhulikhel are among the popular tourist destinations in Nepal with a nice view of High Himalaya on a clear day. Discussion during the field excursions will focus on the relationship of the landslides to geology, geological structures and geomorphology. Pertinent case studies of slope stabilization works applied along those roads will also be examined. This excursion will provide an opportunity to observe panoramic views of the Himalayas, Kathmandu valley (consisting of late Quaternary lake deposits), Panchkhal valley (an up-lifted low-relief terrain), Battar river terrace, and scenic hilly landscapes of the Midlands of Himalaya with terracing cultivation.

Fee: The fee will be US$ 165 for the three-day pre-symposium excursion, which includes the field guide, maps, bus transport and lunch. The field excursion will be organized subject to adequate number of participants (minimum 15). The interested participants are requested to pay excursion fee(s) by 15th August 2005.
 

  CULTURAL EXCURSION

A one-day cultural excursion will be conducted in the ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley, which are endowed with a rich cultural heritage and beautiful natural surroundings. This will take place on 27th September 2005, and will be organized subject to the participation of minimum of 15 persons. The interested participants are requested to pay excursion fee(s) by 15th August 2005.

Fee: US $ 50 (inclusive of literature/maps, bus transport, and lunch)