Tourism News

Kathmandu: Laxmi Puja, a day dedicated to the worship of the Hindu goddess Laxmi, or Goddess of wealth is being observed across the country to mark the five-day Tihar festival which commenced on Saturday. To mark this occasion, most of the houses across the country are decorated with butter lamps,…

Kathmandu: Pokhara Metropolis and USAID recently signed an agreement for tourism development according to sources at Pokhara Metropolis. The mutual agreement inked between Pokhara Metropolis and USAID will focus on technical support for the development of tourism, agriculture, and information technology for a duration of two years. The agreement comes…

Kathmandu: Nijgadh International Airport rife with much controversy in the past is in the offing after the Nepal government decided to proceed with the construction of the airport which remained pending for a long time according to government sources. The government is reported to have already instructed the Ministry of…

Kathmandu: Mark Boelskifte, a young climber from Denmark has achieved the feat of being the youngest climber to summit Mt Ama Dablam. Mark Boelskifte (19) reached atop Ama Dablam on Wednesday at around 7 am along with his father Jesper Boelskifte according to Lakpa Sherpa, the chairperson of 8K Expeditions.…

Kathmandu: An intermediate lead climbing competition 2023 has been held in Kathmandu which has been sponsored by Musa Masala. The climbing competition event was organized by Wongchhu Peak Promotion Pvt. Ltd. According to organizer Wongchhu Peak Promotion Pvt Ltd, the main purpose of organizing the climbing competition was to bolster…

A single bench of Acting Chief Judge Rajan Prasad Bhattarai,  after a hearing on a writ petition, issued the interim order for all the round-clock operation of the lake-side business in Pokhara. The interim order stated that the market in and around the lakeside should be kept open for 24…

Kathmandu: Manang a tourist hub in Nepal has seen an increased influx of tourists according to the sources at Annapurna Area Conservation Project (ACAP). Over 10,000 tourists have visited the Manang over the past six months in and around the ACAP and Manaslu circuit which includes both domestic and foreign…

The tourists visiting the park included 13,233 Nepalis, 779 from SAARC countries, and 6,048 foreigners via Sauraha and Rs 18.5 million in revenue has been collected the sources added. The Chitwan National Park charges an entry fee of Rs 150 for Nepalis, Rs 2,000 for foreigners, Rs 1,000 for tourists…

Hit BDR Thapa Nepal, a land of breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and a rich historical heritage, has long been a dream destination for travelers from around the world. However, the ongoing global travel restrictions have sparked a renewed interest in exploring the treasures of our own backyard. Domestic tourism promotion…

Kathmandu: Two climbers including Nepali and German nationals reached atop Putha Hiumchuli in the far western region of Nepal on November 2, 2023. According to the expedition organizer- Seven Summit Treks, the record-holding climbers Lakpa Sherpa from Makalu and Johannes Lau from Germany scaled the Putha Hiuchuli which is 7246…