A newly developed circular hiking trail around Ghandruk has begun attracting increasing numbers of domestic and international tourists, offering visitors a unique blend of Himalayan scenery, Gurung culture, and short-distance…
Ukrainian high-altitude climber Valentyn Sypavin successfully summited Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak at 8,485 metres, on May 8, alongside Nepali Sherpa guide Dawa Tenjen Sherpa. According to Lakpa Sherpa,…
Bandipur Cable Car & Tourism Ltd. has announced that its cable car service under Bandipur Hill will remain closed for one day on the occasion of its routine monthly maintenance…
A team from Russia’s renowned Russian 7 Summits Club has marked Victory Day at the summit of Mount Everest during the 2026 spring climbing season, carrying symbolic flags celebrating both…
A team of experienced Nepali climbers has successfully recovered the body of Czech alpinist David Roubinek from Mt Makalu II, also known as Kangchung Tse, following a challenging high-altitude rescue…
The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) hosted a Stakeholder Consultation Meeting (SCM) on “Building Capacity for Climate Resilient Tourism Planning in the Himalayan Region of Nepal” on May 8…
Nepali climber Bijay Ghimire died in the Khumbu Icefall on Sunday morning while heading from Everest Base Camp toward the higher camps on Mount Everest, officials confirmed. Ghimire, a resident…
Greek mountaineer Asimina Inglezou successfully summited Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest mountain, on Saturday morning as part of the 8K Makalu Expedition 2026. According to expedition organizer 8K Expeditions, Inglezou…
The Platinum Jubilee of the first ascent of Mount Manaslu was celebrated in Samagaun of Chumanubri Rural Municipality–1, Gorkha, today, i.e., on Saturday, marking 70 years since climbers first reached…
The Village Tourism Promotion Forum Nepal (VITOF Nepal) has appointed Ashok Silwal as the “Gaun (Village) Goodwill Ambassador” in recognition of his contribution to tourism promotion, literature, and cultural advocacy…
