Tourism News
Lukum village becoming tourist destination
Dammar Budha Magar Kathmandu: At the foot of the hills is located the village of Lukum. Dense settlement, own language and customs are the identity of this village. The tall pine trees on the side have added to the beauty of the village. Until a decade ago, Lukum village was…
Read More »Plane crash: Major blow to tourism: TAAN
Issuing a press statement on Monday, TAAN general secretary Binod Sapkota said the crash caused an irreparable loss to the domestic tourism industry that was trying to revive from the implications of COVID-19 pandemic. Flights at Pokhara Regional International Airport were recently launched following its upgrade from the national to…
Read More »‘Black box’ found, 38 bodies identified
The black box contains ‘Flight Radar Record’ and ‘Cockpit View Record’ which will be very crucial in finding out the reason behind the plane crash in Pokhara. 68 bodies found, 38 identified Meanwhile, it is said that 38 of the 68 bodies found in the plane crash have been identified.…
Read More »Annapurna circuit received around15,9000 tourists
Kathmandu: A total of 15,900 foreign tourists enjoyed trekking in the Annapurna circuit in the year 2022. This included 10,364 men and 5,536 women. According to Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Tourist Check Point at Dharapani, the highest number of tourists was from France, at 2,012. Likewise, the number of…
Read More »Yeti air crash: Bodies being handed over
Assistant Chief District Officer of Kaski Anil Shahi said that the bodies that have been identified will be handed over to the respective families after completing due procedures from 9:00 am today. Likewise, preparations have been made to send the bodies of the unidentified, foreign nationals and of the people…
Read More »Pokhara International Airport shut for flights today
Kathmandu: Following the Yeti Airlines aircraft crash, the Pokhara International Airport has been closed for today for all incoming and outgoing flights. The Airport Spokesperson Teknath Sitaula confirmed the cancellation of all today-scheduled flights at the airport. The plane with 68 passengers and four crew members including Captains Kamal KC…
Read More »Cruiseship on Narayani River
Kathmandu: Rhino Water Entertainment Company has announced that the cruise ship will be operational on Narayani river. The cruise ship was tested two years ago. The company said that due to the covid epidemic and some policy disruptions, it was difficult to put the cruise ship into operation. According to…
Read More »Yeti Airlines mishap in Pokhara: 69 bodies recovered
Kathmandu: Yeti Airlines ATR-72 has met with an unprecedented mishap in Pokhara. The Yeti Airlines ATR -72 crashed on the bank of Seti River into the gorge between the old airport and the new airport while landing at the Pokhara airport on Sunday morning. The plan had flown from Kathmandu…
Read More »Mid-Feb set for Lumbini Cable Car operation
Kathmandu: Lumbini Cable Car which links Butwal, Rupandehi to Basantpur and Palpa district will come into operation from Mid-February. According to Lumbini Cable Car Pvt Ltd Chairman Chandra Prasad Dhakal, civil construction work of the cable car towers has almost been completed and will be operational from mid-February. “The connection…
Read More »Enjoying river rafting in Trishuli
Kathmandu: Trishuli river near Kathmandu is famous for river rafting for both domestic and foreign tourists. A drive of nearly four hours can enable you to reach the river side with the support of travel agents in Kathmandu. The travel agents will make arrangement of your accommodation, breakfast and lunch…
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