Nepali Embassy in Muscat organises hiking programme

By A Staff Reporter

Kathmandu, May 11: The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat, Oman, organised a Nepal-Oman Friendship Hiking Programme on Saturday. The event aimed to foster friendship, promote wellness and encourage environmental awareness among the Nepali and Omani communities, the Embassy informed in a statement.

The hike started early in the morning from Riyam Park, proceeding through the historic Muttrah Fort and ended at Riyam Park. 

The two-hour-long hike brought together a diverse group of 46 participants, including Ambassador Dornath Aryal, the first Omani woman to summit Sagarmatha, Nadira Al Harthy, Embassy officials and their family members, representatives of Nepali community organisations, Omani journalists and social media influencers.

Emergency safety measures, including an ambulance, were arranged through the Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman. Before the hike, Al Harthi briefed participants on important precautions and safety tips for hiking.

“All participants enjoyed the hiking trail, which offers stunning views. Since the route mostly faces north, it is suitable for hiking in the early morning and evening even during the summer season,” read the statement. 

As part of the environmental awareness initiative, participants also took part in collecting plastic bottles and other litter along the route, reinforcing the message of ecological responsibility.

Ambassador Aryal praised the breathtaking scenery, highlighting the colourful rock formations, water-filled streams and the variety of plants along the trail.