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Kathmandu: The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has introduced a revised curriculum for its Professional Mountain Guide and Mountain Leader training courses. This marks a significant step in enhancing the quality and scope of professional mountaineering education in Nepal. According to NMA, the revised curriculum, developed with the support of the…

Nepal has welcomed 1,251 climbers from 72 countries for the autumn mountaineering season. According to data released by the Department of Tourism on Friday, these climbers aim to ascend 46 peaks, ranging from Mount Makalu in the east to Mount Api in the west. The United States tops the list…

As the month of Ashoj (September/October) begins, both domestic and international tourists have been flocking to Manang and Mustang. Tourism business owners are excited as the daily influx of tourists continues to increase. On Tuesday alone, 286 tourists entered Manang, the highest number in a single day so far. On…

The Gurung Heritage Trekking Trail (GHTT), tracing the ancestral paths of the Tamu (Gurung) people, has been formally launched in Pokhara, the tourist capital of Nepal, during a special program. The event was organized by the Gurung Tourism Entrepreneurs’ Association, Nepal (GTEAN) Gandaki. It featured notable participants, including the Minister…

Tourists visiting the Everest region are facing travel disruptions as flights have been suspended at Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla for the past ten days due to adverse weather conditions. Thick fog and strong winds have made takeoffs and landings for both airplanes and helicopters impossible since May 26th. This…

The Marsyangdi rural municipality, in collaboration with Eco-Himal, has launched a unique tourism initiative – a “FAM trip” along the Chinkhola-Barahpokhri trekking trail. This trail connects the homestays of ward no. 7 of rural municipality with the revered spiritual site Barahpokhri. The trip highlights the region’s homestay potential and its…

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja, celebrated for scaling all 14 eight-thousanders in record time, is facing serious accusations of sexual misconduct from two women. Former Miss Finland Lotta Hintsa and Dr. April Leonardo, a Californian climber, allege Purja engaged in unwanted sexual advances. Purja vehemently denies the claims, calling them “false…

In a move welcomed by mountain tourism stakeholders, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal announced the establishment of the “Aarohi (Climber) Welfare Fund” during a program held in Capital city on Wednesday. The fund aims to provide financial and social security to mountain climbers, particularly the Sherpa community who play a…

This spring season on Mount Everest, two Nepali women climbers, Purnima Shrestha and Phunjo Zhangmu Lama, achieved remarkable feats, etching their names in Everest history. Shrestha Scales New Heights with Third Summit in One Season Purnima Shrestha shattered records by summiting Mount Everest an unprecedented three times in a single…

In a remarkable feat of human endurance and mountaineering prowess, Kamirita Sherpa has once again etched his name into the annals of climbing history by summiting Mount Everest for an astounding 29th time. Breaking his own record, he reached the pinnacle of the world’s highest peak on Sunday morning at…