On August 29, 2024, the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) formalized a strategic partnership with Helvetas Nepal to launch the Trail-Based Tourism Development Project (TTDP) in Koshi Province. This…
In a significant development, the critically endangered white-rumped vultures (Gyps bengalensis), known as Dangar in Nepali, have started nesting in and around the Shuklaphanta National Park, bringing a wave of…
Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, has lauded the Sherpa community as the true guardians of the Himalayas, likening them to the renowned Gorkhali warriors. Speaking…
Tourist arrivals in the Annapurna Conservation Area have seen a significant decline during the monsoon, which is typically considered the “off-season” for trekking. In Jestha, 34,230 foreign tourists visited the…
A view tower, constructed for NPR 6.8 million in Kawasoti, Susta, has fallen into neglect after three years of completion. Located in Kawasoti Municipality-1, Baluwadanda, the 60-foot-high tower was intended…
The Department of Tourism (DoT), under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, has issued the first climbing permit of the autumn season for Mt. Manaslu. The permit was…
In Dhaulagiri Gaunpalika-4, Nauras, a new suspension bridge has been installed over the Magdi River. This bridge, part of the ongoing hydroelectric projects, has significantly improved accessibility for residents, trekkers…
The 47th edition of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart has commenced in Bangkok, Thailand. Hosted by PATA headquarters, the “PATA Travel Mart 2024” has attracted over 900…
Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Minister Badri Pandey has directed departmental heads to focus on delivering tangible results in the field rather than just on paper. During a discussion with…
A new executive committee, led by Taranath Pahari, has been unanimously elected at the Pokhara Tourism Council. The election took place during the council’s 24th Annual General Assembly and 13th…
