Tourism News

During this period, the main trekking routes of the Annapurna region were visited by 79,232 tourists from South Asian countries and 97,950 tourists from other countries, informed Dr. Ravin Kadel, Chief of the organizing committee. He said that the months of Ashad to Kartik and Chaitra to Baisakh are considered…

Kathmandu: Two citizens from Mongolia have gone missing during an expedition to Sagarmatha (Mt Everest). According to the Department of Tourism, those missing are identified as Usukhjargal Tsedendamba, 31, and Purevsuren Lkhagvajav, 53. They both are males. The Department was informed about the incident by its Field Office at the…

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…

Kathmandu: Veteran climber Kamirita Sherpa, who holds the world record for climbing Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) 28 times, is preparing to set new record. The 54-year-old Sherpa who climbed the world’s highest peak for the 28th time last year is set for the 29th ascent this year. He has already reached…

Kathmandu: The weather across the country now is mainly fair and is partly cloudy in Sudurpaschim and Karnali provinces as the country is experiencing partial influence of westerly wind and local winds, according to the Meteorological Forecasting Division. This afternoon, the hilly areas of Koshi, Gandaki and Karnali provinces will…

The devotees on fast since the completion of the ‘Kharna’ ritual on Saturday night concluded this year’s Chaiti Chhath festival by offering argha to the rising sun in the morning. Paran (closing) is performed on the Baasanti Chhath with the devotees on fast offering argha to the sunrise this morning.…

In a groundbreaking move set to redefine Kathmandu’s tourism landscape, the bustling hubs of Thamel and Darbarmarg are poised to embrace round-the-clock operations starting from tomorrow, marking the beginning of Baisakh 1, the Nepali New Year. After prolonged discussions and anticipation, this transformative decision is finally on the cusp of…

It said trained army personnel will collect trash from the Base Camp up to the Fourth Camp on Mt Everest. Director of the Clean Himalaya Campaign, Brigadier General Sanjaya Deuja said that 12 trained army persons will be mobilized for this campaign. Of them, 10 will mobilize above the Base…

Kathmandu: The launch of the 2024 International Tourism Campaign, a collaborative effort between USAID and the Nepal Tourism Board, in partnership with Steller, a renowned global travel-inspired storytelling platform. This campaign aims to showcase Nepal’s rich history, cultural diversity, and abundant tourism opportunities to a global audience, building upon the…

In a significant boost to Nepal’s tourism sector, 128,167 tourists flocked to the country in March 2024, marking a substantial increase of 28.9 percent compared to the same period last year. The Nepal Tourism Board revealed these staggering figures, indicating a burgeoning interest in the diverse cultural and natural attractions…