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Cloudy weather predicted owing to cyclone ‘Tauktae’
Kathmandu: The impact of Westerly low pressure system and the severe cyclonic storm ‘Tauktae’ emerged from the Arabian Sea is seen in the weather system in the country presently. The powerful cyclone is making its headway towards the Gujarat coast via the north-northwest route. Though the country will not be…
Read More »10 of 22 stranded tourists in Manang rescued
Manang: The process to rescue 22 foreign tourists who have been stuck in the district due to the second wave of Covid-19 is underway, said the district administration office of Manang. Of the stranded tourists, 10 have been rescued so far and the rescue process for others is underway, said…
Read More »Mountain climbing affected due to inclement weather
Solukhumbu: Mountain climbing in various mountains in Nepal in the ongoing spring season has been adversely affected since Thursday due to the severe cyclonic storm formed over the Arabian Sea, according to the Department of Tourism. Department’s Director Mira Acharya, who is currently in the Everest Base Camp. Acharya said,…
Read More »Foreign tourists stranded in Manang
Navin Lamichhane Manang. With the increase of Coronavirus with new variants, foreign tourists are stranded in Manang. It is said that they have come to Manang on the Annapurna footpath which has been deserted for a long time. Local Ram Gurung said that they had to stay there as they…
Read More »Visiting spectacular Rara National Park
Rara National Park is one of the most spectacular national parks found in Nepal in the far western Nepal. The park is surrounded by alpine coniferous vegetation and offers a representative sample of the region’s flora and fauna. Over 500 different species of flowers, 20 species of mammals and 214…
Read More »China bans Everest climbing from Tibetan side
Kathmandu: Chinese government has issued a ban on climbing Mt Everest from the Tibetan side this spring season citing reasons of escalating Covid-19 pandemic in the Everest region according to Xinhua news agency on Saturday. The Chinese side put this ban on Everest climbs despite permits being given to 21…
Read More »Soaltee hotel rebranded as “The Soaltee Kathmandu”
According to a press release issued by the top management of the five star hotel in Kathmandu, the Soaltee Hotel Limited will manage the award-winning luxury hotel henceforth. It may be recalled that the Soaltee Hotel Limited is one of the pioneers in the hospitality industry in Nepal with over…
Read More »American and Swiss alpinists die while climbing Mt. Everest
Kathmandu: On Wednesday, the sixth day of the season’s opening, two foreign climbers, including an American and a Swiss, died on Mt. Everest. Abdul Waraich, a 40-year-old Swiss national, died on the way back from climbing Mount Everest, according to Chang Dawa Sherpa, director of Seven Summit Treks Pvt. Director…
Read More »70 climbers reach atop Everest on same day
Solukhumbu. Although the risk of corona infection is high in the country, climbing Mt. Everest is going on in an encouraging manner. Director of the Tourism Department Mira Acharya informed from the base camp that 70 climbers reached the summit on Wednesday. So far, about 182 climbers have reached the…
Read More »International flight suspension extended till May 31
Kathmandu: The government has extended the duration of suspension of international flights from Tribhuvan International Airport, country’s sole international airport, till May 31. The Nepal Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN) issued a notice today to inform all airlines companies about the extension of suspension of international flights by two more weeks.…
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NMA Introduces Revised Curriculum for Professional Mountaineering Training
Kathmandu: The Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) has introduced a revised curriculum for its Professional …
