A four-day specialized training program focused on essential skills for professional trekking guides concluded successfully on June 14, 2025, with a practical field session in map reading and trail navigation held in Sundarijal, Kathmandu. The training was jointly organized by the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) to strengthen …
In a significant step toward enhancing Gandaki Province’s tourism landscape and industrial productivity, the provincial government has announced a comprehensive budget plan for the fiscal year 2081/82. With a focus on sustainable tourism, local entrepreneurship, cultural preservation, and infrastructural enhancement, the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment has been allocated Rs. 84 crore 21 …
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority of Nepal, has announced the official foreign exchange rates for today. The fixed exchange rates determine the prices at which foreign currencies can be bought and sold in the country’s regulated banking sector. These rates play a crucial role in import-export activities, remittances, travel expenses, and overall …
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In a significant move to strengthen cultural tourism and showcase Nepal’s rich artistic heritage, the Nepal Art Council (NAC) and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively organize the Nepal Art & Culture Festival 2025. The grand festival is scheduled to take place from 5th to 27th …
The Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE) Index recorded a marginal gain today, edging up by 0.47 points (0.01%) to close at 2,655.85. This slight recovery follows a 9.08-point drop in the previous trading session, reflecting a cautious optimism among investors despite overall market volatility. Market Movement and Turnover The benchmark index opened at 2,654.61, reached an …
In a major initiative to promote sustainable tourism in one of Nepal’s emerging destinations, the Khopra Danda (also known as Khopralek), located at an altitude of 3,600 meters in Annapurna Rural Municipality–5, has seen the construction of new tourism-friendly infrastructure. These include a new shelter, foot trail, public toilets, and safe drinking water facilities, all …
In a significant address focusing on Nepal’s potential as a global religious destination, Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, underscored the importance of promoting religious tourism to attract a greater number of pilgrims, especially from neighboring spiritual giants, China and India. Speaking at the inauguration of a five-day training session titled …
The Magar community in Nepal’s Lumbini Province is celebrating one of its most important cultural and spiritual events, Bhume Parva, also known as the Festival of the Earth, with great devotion and enthusiasm today. This ancient festival holds deep-rooted significance for the Magar people, particularly for the Kham Magar community, as it marks their collective …
A tragic helicopter crash occurred this morning near Kedarnath Dham in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, resulting in the deaths of all seven people onboard, including the pilot. The helicopter, operated by Aryan Aviation Company, was en route from Dehradun to Kedarnath, a popular pilgrimage destination, when it crashed near the Trijuginarayan area close to …
The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB), the central monetary authority of the country, has released the foreign exchange rates applicable for Sunday, reflecting the daily fluctuations in the global currency market. These exchange rates are essential for individuals, traders, importers, and banks who deal with foreign currencies in their transactions. The new rates determine how much …
