Former Minister and CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Janardan Sharma has stressed the urgent need to protect Nepal’s Himalayan region, citing its significance as both a national treasure and a global asset. Speaking after his visit to a photo exhibition on mountaineering tourism at the central office of Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS), Sharma highlighted the dual …
The Central Zoo, located in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, has seen a remarkable increase in the number of visitors in recent weeks following a strategic change in its operating hours. Extended Evening Hours Attract More Visitors The Central Zoo, the only national zoo of Nepal, has recently revised its visiting hours to accommodate more visitors, particularly during …
Citizens Bank International Limited (CZBIL) has taken another step toward promoting digital financial services by collaborating with Teeka Resort in Lakeside, Pokhara. The agreement offers Citizens Bank customers a 20% discount, emphasizing the bank’s ongoing commitment to enhancing customer value and encouraging digital transactions over traditional cash payments. Strategic Partnership to Benefit Digital Users In …
In a major move to empower international travelers with safer and smarter financial tools, Machhapuchchhre Bank Limited (MBL) has introduced the MBL Dollar Prepaid Card. Designed for individual travelers, this innovative product offers a modern solution to carrying and spending foreign currency conveniently, while ensuring a high level of security and control. MBL Dollar Prepaid …
With a strong emphasis on promoting domestic tourism through improved bus and air connectivity, the Hotel Association Pokhara (HAPN) has successfully concluded its ‘Jau Hai Pokhara’ campaign. The initiative aimed to connect Pokhara with major cities of western Nepal through quality transport services, encouraging more internal tourists to visit the scenic lake city and its …
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority of the country, has published the official foreign currency exchange rates for today. The rates apply to commercial transactions and currency exchanges carried out through licensed banks and financial institutions across Nepal. According to the NRB, the exchange rates vary slightly between buying and selling due to …
Stakeholders in Nepal’s tourism sector have emphasized the urgent need to increase women’s participation in tourism-related businesses. The message was strongly echoed during a three-day capacity-building and business promotion training program jointly organized by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Women Tourism Entrepreneurs Network (WTEN). The event brought together industry experts and aspiring women …
With the aim of promoting religious tourism and enhancing local economic opportunities, significant infrastructure development has been carried out at Andhimul, a revered spiritual site in Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality–1, Yanchok, Tanahun district. This project is part of a broader initiative to transform Andhimul into a key religious tourism destination in the Gandaki Province. Infrastructure Built …
In a proud moment for the Gurung community and the nation as a whole, 18 mountain climbers from Dharche Rural Municipality in Gorkha district were felicitated in a special ceremony held in Kathmandu. These climbers were honored for their extraordinary achievement of summiting peaks above 8,000 meters, including some of the most challenging mountains in …
Women in Tinau Rural Municipality of Palpa district are increasingly turning to homestay businesses as a reliable source of income, marking a significant shift in local economic participation. Traditionally engaged in household chores and agricultural labor such as collecting fodder, many women have now found new opportunities through tourism-related hospitality services. Rise of Women-Led Homestays …
