The historic Malika Temple, located in Kurgha of Musikot Municipality–6, has been gaining rapid recognition as a significant religious and tourism destination in the region. The recent reconstruction of the temple has contributed to a notable increase in the number of pilgrims and tourists visiting this sacred site. Steeped in ancient legend and spiritual significance, …
In a significant move to preserve Nepal’s rich cultural legacy and promote tourism, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mr. Badri Prasad Pandey, announced that preparations are underway to nominate Tilaurakot of Kapilvastu and Panauti of Kavrepalanchok for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Speaking at a special event organized by the Department …
A mysterious and little-known well in Tansen Municipality-11, Bandipokhara, locally known as Jogipani Well, remains in obscurity despite holding a centuries-old belief: that its water can help speech-impaired children speak. Locals firmly believe that children who have difficulty speaking or have not yet begun to speak will begin to do so after drinking water from …
Radha Krishna dance is being preserved by the locals of Takam village to protect their cultural heritage. In a dedicated effort to preserve their cultural heritage, locals of Takam village, located in Dhaulagiri Rural Municipality–7 in Myagdi, have taken active steps to protect and promote the traditional ‘Radha Krishna Dance’, a unique form of cultural …
A group of Nepali pilgrims heading to the holy Islamic sites of Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage was bid farewell amid a special ceremony at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Monday. The farewell program was attended by Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, who personally …
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The Buddhist International Travel Mart (BITM) is a significant event organized by the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) in partnership with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) to promote Nepal as a premier destination for Buddhist pilgrimage. Scheduled from May 23 to 25, 2025, BITM 2025 will take place in both Kathmandu and …
A three-day National Art Workshop 2082 has begun at the scenic Chakhewa area to promote and develop the Mundum Trail, a culturally and naturally rich trekking route. The event is being held on canvas under the theme of Temke Maiyung. Chakhewa The workshop features 20 national artists who are illustrating the historical, natural, religious, and …
Lalitpur Metropolitan City Chief Chiribabu Maharjan has handed over the management of Patan Museum to the local government, expressing the belief that this will make its management easier. Speaking at a program organized by the Patan Museum Development Committee on the occasion of International Museum Day, Maharjan said the metropolitan city is committed to preserving …
On Bhuichalo Hill in the historic town of Nalā, Banepa Municipality, a Buddha statue thirty feet tall has been erected. The statue, which is situated in Banepa-4, was constructed to encourage both domestic and foreign travel. About NPR 4 million was spent on the construction. According to Ganesh Moktan, the chairperson of the Nepal Communist …
According to Badri Prasad Pandey, Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Nepal’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage should be appropriately preserved since it is becoming more and more recognized worldwide. He said that if management is made effective, history and culture enthusiasts from all over the world can be invited to Nepal at a …
