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Nepal: A Paradise of Water Tourism
Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, Nepal is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse culture, and adventurous spirit. While the towering peaks of the Everest region often steal the spotlight, Nepal’s waterways also offer a unique and enchanting experience for tourists. From serene lakes to raging rivers, water tourism…
Read More »Mustang local bodies demand for removal from prohibited list for tourists
The three local bodies demanding freedom from the prohibited zone list include Lomanthang, the whole of Loghekar Damodarkunda, and the Baragung Muktikshetra rural municipality-3. According to the chairman of Lomanthang rural municipality, Tasi Narbu Gurung, this demand has been put forth to the government of Nepal with the view to boost…
Read More »Pokhara set to host int’l mountain cross-country champanionship
A total of 10 teams representing 600 athletes from China and Nepal will be participating in the event of the championship with the main theme, ‘Race for Common Prosperity’ with an objective to promote the tourism of Pokhara Lake City according to the organizers. The Embassy of China, the Pokhara…
Read More »Increasing revenue in tourism sector
Kathmandu: The Nepal government has witnessed a recorded increase in its revenue with the collection of nearly 34% of the Value Added Tax (VAT) in the tourism sector as compared to the previous years. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) says the increased VAT is due to the gradual disappearance of the…
Read More »Glimpses of Chhat rituals across the country
Most of the people across the country including the capital city and Terai region are already teeming with glimpses of Chhat rituals which are marked by the special ritual of offering Arghav to the Sun God. Janakpur has special preparation for this Chhat festival which is evident from the following…
Read More »Over 24,000 foreign tourists visit Annapurna region
According to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), the total number of tourists who visited the Annapurna region includes 7,479 tourists from South Asian countries and 16,930 from other countries. The ACAP regularly maintains the data of only foreign tourists entering the Annapurna circuit and the number of domestic tourists…
Read More »Heli Everest adds two new choppers
Kathmandu: Heli Everest has added two more choppers to its fleet in spite of the ongoing economic recession in the country. Heli Everest added two helicopters following the increasing demand for them from both domestic as well as foreign tourists. Previously, two helicopters were being utilized for the purpose of…
Read More »Preparations for celebration of Chhath festival kicks off
Kathmandu: Madhesi people in the Terai region and around Kathmandu Valley have started preparing for the upcoming popular Chhat festival. Preparations can be seen at 21 locations in Kathmandu at Gaurighat, Kamalpokhari, Bishnumati, Nakhkhu, Gahanapokhari, and Kupandol, while most of the banks of rivers, ponds, and lakes in the Terai…
Read More »UN warns against catastrophic climate impacts
Kathmandu: The United Nations (UN) has warned against worse catastrophic global climate impacts according to a report released a week ago. The UN climate change organization said that the world was failing to act towards serious urgency to curb greenhouse gas emissions, which resulted in “severely off track” to limit…
Read More »Manjushree Trail Race concludes
Kathmandu: The Manjushree Trail Race has concluded in Kathmandu. In the men’s race, Ramesh Limbu won first place by completing the race in 32 hours 56 minutes 14 seconds. On the women’s side, Anita Rai finished the 170 km race in 36 hours, 47 minutes, and 12 seconds and secured…
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