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Kathmandu. For the first time, a Korean climbing team has successfully climbed Mariyang Mountain in Upper Dolpa. Seven climbers from the Korean Alpine Rescue Association and a Nepali Sherpa guide successfully climbed the 6,528-meter-high mountain on October 10. Earlier, the Japanese team had tried to climb the mountain once but…

Kanchi Dolma Hyolmo and Sanjib Gurung Kathmandu: Recently, we have returned after exploring the new route of “Upper Helambu Circuit” in Helambu.  Even though there are several trekking routes in Helambu, the devastating earthquake in 2015, the ongoing development works, and new roads being constructed many of these trekking routes…

Pokhara: The construction of the Pokhara regional airport has made 68 per cent progress so far. According to the Airport construction project, the construction activities of the airport would be completed within next six months. Looking at the current progress, it seems that the construction of the airport would be…

Kathmandu: As many as 1184 Nepalis stranded abroad due to lock down and Coronavirus pandemic have returned home through seven repatriation flights operated Sunday to rescue the Nepalis  from Gulf countries. Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) officials said of the total passengers who returned home 150 passengers along with four dead…

Kathmandu: Tourism entrepreneurs have started resuming hotels and restaurants by following safety protocols after nationwide lock down for four months due to Coronavirus pandemic. The process of resuming hotel and restaurant services begins after government decided to resume hotel business from July 30. With this the offices of trekking, travel…

CB Adhikari Kathmandu: The fourth phase of rescue flights has begun in a bid to repatriate the Nepali nationals stranded in foreign countries. The rescue flights are to take place from 31 July to 8 August to repatriate Nepalese people facing tough time in different countries due to COVID-19 pandemic.…

The official say the climbing activities started after the government last week decided in favor of resuming the mountaineering activities by issuing climbing permits by maintaining safety protocol for the climbers and entrepreneurs. Director of Department of Tourism, Mira Acharya said, “Mountains are open for this year’s autumn season.” Acharya…

Sindhupalchowk: Tatopani check point has been closed again after flood and landslide following incessant rainfall encroached the Araniko highway from Jure to Tatopani. Repair and maintenance of the encroached road section of Araniko highway has not been carried out as the Department of Roads did not pay attention on it.…

The hotels and restaurants along the trekking route to Gosainkunda came into operation in the wake of coming Janaipurnima festival, said hotel entrepreneurs committee vice-chair Pemba Lama. He added that the hotels will gradually resume from coming Saturday. Lama said that the security and health safety of pilgrims to Gosainkunda…

Chitwan: Narayani River in Chitwan has crossed the danger line due to incessant rainfall for the last three  consecutive days. The river seen in swollen state of spate on Monday near Narayangadh bazaar. Only the statue of Lord Buddha remains above the water surface. Photo-Narayan Adhikari/RSS.