Nepal times

Ford Freestyle to reshape CUV segment in Nepal May 3, 2018-Go Automobiles has launched its latest global product offering, the Ford Freestyle in Nepal. The new vehicle from Ford is a cool, capable and connected compact utility vehicle (CUV) for Nepali consumers. The latest product from Ford combines SUV-like design, benchmark performance, innovative in-car technology and outstanding fuel efficiency. The CUV is based on the Figo hatchback. Director of GO Automobiles Akash Golchha stated that the Ford Freestyle is more than just a crossover as it is packed with various features that consumers can look forward to. The new vehicle is being displayed at Labim Mall in the Capital and those who book the Ford Freestyle will receive shopping coupons worth Rs25,000. Pricing starts at Rs2,699,000 for the base variant of the Ford Freestyle. According to the company, the all-new Ford Freestyle embodies the aspirations of free-spirited buyers who are uninhibited and love to l...

Tiger sightseeing a big draw for Bardia Nat’l ParkTiger sightseeing a big draw for Bardia Nat’l Park Apr 15, 2018-The number of tourists visiting Bardia National Park has increased primarily due to the high chance of spotting the rare Royal Bengal Tiger. The lure of seeing the endangered creature in its natural habitat is proving irresistible as more than 15,000 tourists visited the park in the first nine months of the current fiscal year. The park is home to endangered animals such as Royal Bengal Tiger, wild elephant, great one-horned rhinoceros and other many colorful birds. Badri Binod Dahal, assistant conservation officer at the park, said that Bardia has received “word of mouth” publicity.  This has led to a rise in the number of domestic and international visitors.  He said that visitors have been spotting tigers on the bank of Karnali River, Tinkune and Bagaura Phanta daily. In the first nine months (mid-July to mid-April), 4,581 foreign tourists visi...