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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…

Kathmandu: Flights on the Manthali-Lukla route have resumed after a week-long closure due to adverse weather. Lukla Airport in the neighboring Solukhumbu district remained shut for a week due to bad weather. This morning, with the weather clearing up in Lukla, flights between Manthali and Lukla have resumed. During the…

Kathmandu: The Department of Tourism has started issuing mountaineering permits for the spring mountaineering season. A total of 33 people have already taken permission to climb four different mountains to date, said According to the Director of the Adventure Tourism and Mountaineering Branch of the Department, Rakesh Gurung. Among them,…

Kathmandu: Nepal government has declared Pokhara as the tourism capital of the country amidst a formal function held on Sunday (March 17, 2024). Prime Minister Puspa Kamal Dahal was present on the occasion when the tourism capital was officially declared in the wake of boosting the tourism sector for fulfilling…