Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to preserving Nepal’s rich cultural and linguistic heritage, with particular attention to Kailali’s historic Garva Palace. During a session of the National Assembly held today, Minister Pandey addressed multiple concerns raised by lawmakers regarding efforts to conserve key heritage sites …
After a 17-day suspension due to continuous adverse weather conditions, flights have finally resumed at the Phaplu Airport, a critical aviation hub in the Solukhumbu district of Nepal. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Phaplu Office, confirmed that a Nepal Airlines Twin Otter aircraft successfully landed at Phaplu Airport from Kathmandu on Wednesday, marking …
Renowned BBC MasterChef finalist and culinary ambassador of Nepal, Chef Santosh Shah, is preparing for yet another chapter in his global mission to promote Nepali cuisine. In July 2025, Shah will head to the United States for his third culinary tour, followed by a scheduled visit to Germany, marking his fourth visit to the country. …
In a significant boost to cross-border religious tourism, 14 flights were operated today alone by private domestic airlines from Nepalgunj to Simikot, ferrying more than 150 Indian pilgrims en route to Kailash Mansarovar in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The flights, conducted by Sita Air, Summit Air, and Tara Air, mark a surge in religious tourism …
Hongma Pokhari, Nestled at an altitude of approximately 1,500 meters above sea level in Chisapani of Jantedhunga Rural Municipality–5. The serene and culturally significant Hongma Pokhari remains largely hidden from Nepal’s mainstream tourism map. Surrounded by blooming rhododendrons, chimals, and indrakamals, as well as fruit-bearing trees like pomegranates, pears, and apples, this naturally formed pond …
In a candid address during a two-day orientation program organized jointly by the Nepal Tourist Vehicle Association and the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Chief Executive Officer of NTB, Deepak Raj Joshi, has highlighted a critical gap in Nepal’s tourism sector. Despite increasing investment, the country has not witnessed a corresponding rise in foreign tourist arrivals, …
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In an extraordinary display of courage, endurance, and ambition, 17-year-old Kaamya Karthikeyan has etched her name in history as the world’s youngest female to conquer the highest peaks on all seven continents, an elite mountaineering feat known as the Seven Summits Challenge. On December 24, 2024, she completed this incredible journey by proudly hoisting the …
Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, has set the foreign currency exchange rates for today. According to the announcement, the buying rate of the US Dollar (USD) is fixed at NPR 137.27, while the selling rate is NPR 137.87. These rates serve as a benchmark for commercial banks and financial institutions throughout Nepal. …
There is possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall at one or two places in Koshi and Sudurpaschim Provinces today. The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology has issued a weather alert as monsoon winds continue to dominate the atmospheric conditions across Nepal. According to the Meteorological Forecasting Division, there is a possibility of heavy to …
The Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) has urged the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to introduce a monetary policy for the fiscal year 2082/83 that ensures the effective implementation of tourism and hospitality programs announced in the national budget. HAN made this appeal during a formal meeting with NRB Governor Dr. Bishwo Nath Paudel, where the delegation …
