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 …
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 …
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 step toward developing eastern Nepal’s trekking and cultural tourism potential, a coordinated tourism promotion meeting focusing on the expansion of the ‘Greater Mundum Trail’ has been successfully held with the participation of representatives from 11 local governments spanning four districts. The event, which took place in Ghoretar, Bhojpur, marked an important milestone …
The holy city of Janakpur, the capital of Madhesh Province, came alive on June 13 with the grand inauguration of the Madhesh Tourism Meet 2025, a landmark event aimed at promoting the rich cultural, religious, and regional tourism prospects of the southern plains of Nepal. The program was officially inaugurated in a vibrant ceremony that …
In a concerted effort to promote tourism through health and wellness services, Nepal celebrated World Wellness Day with a public awareness walk from Thamel to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Bhrikutimandap today. The event was organized by Spa Association Nepal (SAN) with the aim of highlighting the potential of tourism as a sustainable and year-round tourism …
Nestled in the scenic hills of Marsyangdi Rural Municipality–3, Siurung village stands out as a unique blend of natural serenity and vibrant Gurung culture. With tightly packed stone houses, beautifully paved stone pathways, a monastery perched above, and the sacred Jaldevi Temple at its heart, Siurung is fast becoming a go-to destination for cultural and …
With the onset of scorching summer temperatures in the Terai plains, Ichchhakamana Rural Municipality in Chitwan is witnessing a significant increase in the number of domestic tourists flocking to its cool and serene hill regions. Local attractions such as Urdangadhi, Lamo Jharana (Long Waterfall), Siraichuli, Hattibang village, Mayatar, Ghurkesh, and the revered Ichchhakamana Temple have …
To promote Nepal’s tourism on the international stage, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has extended a heartfelt invitation to global tourism entrepreneurs and stakeholders to connect with Nepal and explore its unparalleled tourism potential. The appeal was made by Uday Bhattarai, Senior Manager of the NTB, during the prestigious International Travel Expo (ITE) Hong Kong …
The third edition of the Western Travel Mart, organized under the leadership of NATTA Banke Chapter, has concluded successfully in Nepalgunj. Held with a strong focus on boosting tourism in western Nepal, the two-day event featured various thematic programs aimed at promoting regional cuisine, showcasing natural attractions, and enhancing cross-border tourism with India. Culinary Delights …
