Tourism News

Usually the months of July and August are considered to be off seasons for the tourists in terms of the inflow of the tourists in the region. However, surprisingly enough the flow of both domestic as well as foreign tourists increasing in the region has definitely reflected a silver lining…

Kathmandu: Nepali climber Lakpa Dendi Sherpa in his 11th ascent of Mt Everest has created a world record of ascending Mt Everest three times in 10 days, and 30 minutes. According to media reports, climber Sherpa had achieved this feat in 2018 which came to limelight in the recent days.…

Kathmandu: The 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has selected “The Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa”to be showcased in the film festival to be held from September 7 to 17 in Canada. The Mountain Queen’s film script is based on the life and times of Nepali female mountain…

Kathmandu: Nepali climber  Mingma David Sherpa who is the world record holder as the youngest climber to climb all 14 peaks above 8000 meters has successfully climbed the K2 for the consecutive 6th time. Peak K2 (8622 m) is situated in Pakistan. The world record holder Mingma had climbed Mt…

Kathmandu: Nepali climber Tenjen Sherpa (Lama) along with his client Kristin Harila created a new world record in climbing all 14 8000ers in the fastest time by climbing the K2 peak in Pakistan on Thursday. Both Tenjen Sherpa and Kristin Harila are now the new world record holders of climbing…

Kathmandu: Kamirita Sherpa who broke his own record by climbing Mt. Everest for the 28th time last spring season and who climbed Mount Everest twice in the same season has introduced Nepal to the world in the field of mountaineering. But this accomplished mountaineer laments, “I don’t want to bring…

Nepal, renowned for its breathtaking mountains and rich cultural heritage, offers adventurers a unique opportunity to venture into the heart of the earth – exploring its mysterious caves. Beneath the snow-capped peaks and lush valleys, Nepal’s underground world is a treasure trove of geological wonders and untold stories waiting to…

Kathmandu: The European standards of air safety measures will soon be adopted and implemented in the aviation sector in Nepal according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). The CAAN revealed this information at the workshop conducted in Kathmandu on Monday where in three experts in flight safety standards…

Nepal, a country renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, towering mountains, and rich cultural heritage, has long been a sought-after destination for travelers from around the world. However, the impact of climate change is becoming an increasing concern for the tourism sector in this Himalayan nation. The once stable and predictable…

Kathmandu: Nepalese travelling abroad now can withdraw up to 2500 US dollar to carry with them for their expenses abroad according to a new financial policy unleased by Nepal Rastra Bank on July 23, 2023 for the financial year 2023/24. Earlier the monetary policy to withdraw US dollar for foreign…