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Chinese airlines operating in Nepal have formally requested the Nepalese government to abolish the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on air tickets, warning that failure to remove this tax could impact their flight operations. The Chinese Embassy in Kathmandu conveyed these concerns to the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet Secretariat, the Ministry of Home Affairs, …
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At the Indo-Nepal Friendship and Economic Cooperation and Presentation of Awards event held at the Malla Hotel, Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Minister Hit Bahadur Tamang underscored the deep-rooted and multifaceted relationship between Nepal and India. He highlighted that the bond between the two countries extends beyond governmental interactions to grassroots levels. Minister Tamang spoke …
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Residents of Kawasoti, Nawalpur, have come together to preserve Taruwa Lake, which has been overrun with water hyacinths and weeds, threatening its very existence. Shalikram Sapkota, Chairperson of the Lake Conservation and Irrigation Water Users Committee, highlighted the urgent need for cleanup efforts to save the lake. “This lake is one of the district’s most …
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In a significant move to enhance tourism in the Sagarmatha Trekking Trail (Everest Trekking Trail), the Province 1 government has allocated NPR 12.5 million for preliminary infrastructure development. This funding targets the improvement of key trails from Larcha to Namche Bazaar, Gokyo, Cho Oyu, and from Phorche to Sagarmatha, aimed at making the region more …
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The newly inaugurated Bandipur Cable Car, stretching 1,700 meters from the lower station at Thuldhunga to Baralthok within the same ward, has officially begun operations. This latest addition to the region’s tourism infrastructure offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the picturesque landscapes and cultural richness of Bandipur. The cable car journey provides stunning views …
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The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) hosted a warm welcome program for its newly elected board members at the NATTA Secretariat today. The event was graced by NATTA’s Immediate Past President, Mr. Ramesh Thapa, and NATTA CEO, Mr. Raghunath Bidari, who extended their greetings to the incoming board members. The program, held …
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The magnificent Saipal Himal can be seen from Ghodadaune Patan in Khaptad National Park. Towering at an elevation of 7,031 meters (23,068 feet) above sea level, this stunning peak is a prominent feature of the Bajhang district’s landscape. Saipal Himal is renowned for its breathtaking beauty and significant height, making it one of the most …
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Youth from Chutreni in Beni Municipality-6, Myagdi, have constructed tourism infrastructure with earnings from a fair. Members of ‘The Monsoon Youth Club’ from Beni-5 and 6 have developed a garden with a picnic spot in Chutreni. Club president Dinesh Baniya shared that the funds raised from a fair held during Teej, along with voluntary labor, …
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The Bagmati Province government has earmarked NPR 2.46 billion for culture, tourism, and cooperatives in the fiscal year 2081/82. In the budget presented on Saturday by Finance and Planning Minister Jagannath Thapaliya, it was announced that the provincial tourism year 2024 would continue, with efforts to promote tourist destinations and activities within the province. The …
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Aiming to promote tourism on an international level, the two-day Nepal International Tourism Fair concluded successfully on Saturday. The fair, organized by Summit Events Markets with support from the Nepal Tourism Board and the Kathmandu Metropolitan City, began on Friday. In her closing remarks, the Deputy Mayor of Kathmandu, Sunita Dangol, emphasized the importance of …
