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Kathmandu. Hong Kong’s Yin Ang Sang has created the world record for the shortest successful ascent of the highest peak, Mount Everest. She reached the 8848.86 meter highest peak in 25 hours and 50 minutes.  Her ascent was managed by Dreamers Destination Treks and Expeditions Pvt. According to Phurba Tenzing Sherpa,…

Kathmandu: Sonam Sherpa (16 years), of Taplejung has successfully climbed Mt. Everest with his father. Sonam and his father Purna Kumar (PK) Sherpa successfully climbed the mountain at 8:50 am on Sunday, said Ishwori Poudel, manager of Himalayan Guides Nepal Trek and Expedition. Both father and son had gone for…

Kathmandu: Over 150 mountaineers have successfully climbed Mt Everest (Sagarmatha) on Sunday according to Seven Summit Treks. The expedition teams scaled the summit of Mt Everest between 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m this morning. The Department of Tourism also disclosed that over 200 climbers are attempting the Everest summit as…

Kathmandu: Seventeen percent of tourism-related businesses have been permanently shut down due to the Corona epidemic, according to a recent survey. The survey was led by Deepak Raj Joshi, the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nepal Tourism Board. The survey was conducted with the support of Hotel Association…

Kathmandu: Regular visas for foreigners departing from Nepal during the Covid-19 pandemic, will be issued from the Immigration Office, Tribhuvan Airport at the time of departure, though the Immigration Department has shut down all its services except essentials from today. Earlier, the department was working by reducing office hours. According to…

In a statement issued on Tuesday, NATTA’s Acting Chairman Binay Basnet said that the second phase of Corona Transition with new variants has disrupted domestic and international flights and demanded that the government create an environment for foreign tourists to return home. “In case foreign tourists visiting Nepal are prevented…

Kathmandu: Thirteen international flights were made at Tribhuvan International Airport today (Wednesday) alone. According to the Airport Office, 13 flights including rescue flights of different airlines, medical and air bubble were determined. As per the data provided by the Airport, highest seven flights of Nepal Airlines Corporation have been determined…

Kathmandu: The national flag carrier Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is to drop Indian nationals presently stuck in Nepal to Saudi Arabia. The NAC has, on the recommendation of the Indian Embassy, scheduled seven flights towards the Saudi Arabia targeting those Indian citizens who arrived here en route to the largest…

Kathmandu: Nepal government has cautioned the people of western Nepal to remain alert against the impending heavy shower and floods as an impact of the cycle Tauktae. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology ( DHM) vehemently called upon the people, especially those living along the river banks, in the mid…

Kathmandu: There are about 1,200 climbers in the Everest base camp and the two camps above it. They are waiting for the favorable weather to climb Mt. Everest. However, the cyclone that originated in the Arabian Sea has also affected Nepal. According to the Department of Water and Meteorology, it…