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Chundiramgha to be developed as tourist destination
Kathmandu: Bhanu municipality in Tanahu district has initiated a process to develop birthplace of Adikavi Bhanubhakta Acharya, Chundiramgha, as a literary tourist destination. A Sahitya Uddyanna, literary park, is being established at Bhanu municipality-4. Acharya is a pioneering poet of Nepali language. Mayor Ananda Raj Tripathi informed that municipality had…
Read More »Hills and Mountainous to witness snowfall
Kathmandu: The Meteorological Forecasting Division (MFD) under the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology, says that the high hills and mountains are likely to experience snowfall today due to the partial influence of westerly winds. According to the weather update bulletin released by MFD, the weather would be partly cloudy in the…
Read More »Final nomination presented for enlisting Tilaurakot in World Heritage Site list
Kathmandu: The final nomination document for including Tilaurakot, and Kapilbastu in the list of World Heritage Sites has been presented to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre on behalf of the Government of Nepal. Tilaurakot is the capital of the ancient Shakya republic. Ambassador of Nepal to France and Nepal’s Permanent…
Read More »Hotel launched at Dhaulagiri base camp
Kathmandu: A hotel has been set up and launched at Raghuganga Rural Municipality-7 to serve the needs of the tourists visiting the southern base camp of Dhaulagiri Peak. The new hotel and hospitality is expected to cater to the services needed by the tourists arriving here for trekking adventures along the…
Read More »A Guide to Solo Trekking in the Himalayas of Nepal
Nepal, with its towering peaks and pristine landscapes, has long been a magnet for adventure enthusiasts seeking the ultimate trekking experience. While the idea of trekking in the Himalayas often conjures images of group expeditions, solo trekking in Nepal offers a unique and rewarding adventure for those seeking a more…
Read More »SMM Listed Best Hotels for 2024
Kathmandu: The Shinta Mani Mustang (SMM), a hotel in the Mustang district of Nepal which is a Bensley Collection, has been listed among the best 22 new hotels for 2024′ in National Geographic’s ‘Best of the World’ list. Namgyal Sherpa, CEO of Sherpa Hospitality Group, which manages SMM, expressed, “This achievement…
Read More »A glimpse of Kailash Mansarovar from above
Kathmandu: Mountain flights from Nepalgunj have started to be operated to enable tourists to have a glimpse of Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake. A test flight was operated by Shree Airlines wherein 38 Indians who arrived from various parts of India were made to have a glimpse of Mount Kailash…
Read More »Panauti to be enlisted in the list of World Heritage Sites
Kathmandu: Panauti, a historical, religious, cultural, and archeological city in Kavrepalanchowk, has reached the final stage of being enlisted in the World Heritage Sites. The works to complete the criteria of UNESCO to enlist especially ward no 7 of Panauti has reached the final phase, according to Panauti city. UNESCO…
Read More »New tourist visa guidelines come into effect
Kathmandu: The Nepal government has introduced a new set of rules for people traveling abroad on tourist visas with immediate effect. The new tourist visa rules come into effect in response to the reoccurring incidents wherein individuals traveling abroad have been victims of fraudulent activities in the past including overstaying.…
Read More »First Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Climbing Competition
Kathmandu: Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) in collaboration with, the US Nepal Climbers Association Inc. (USNCA), USA has announced the First Tenzing Norgay Sherpa Open Climbing Competition, scheduled to start on Monday, January 29, 2024, at the Crimpanzee Adventure Hub in Bouddha. The competition will be held separately between…
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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 …
