A three-day Western Travel Mart commenced yesterday in Nepalgunj with the aim of promoting tourism in the mid-western regions of Nepal, particularly in Banke and Bardiya. The event brings together stakeholders from Nepal and India to highlight and develop the region’s vast tourism potential. Western Travel Mart Kicks Off Inaugurating the mart, Member of Parliament …
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A new phase of the Chinese language training program for Nepalese tourism professionals has officially commenced in Kathmandu. The program, jointly organized by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nepal, was formally inaugurated by the Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Mr. Badri Prasad Pandey, …
On a starry evening in London, the Royal Geographical Society hosted a heartfelt event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Kanchenjunga, the world’s third highest peak. The British expedition’s historic 1955 climb was recalled with reverence, highlighting the enduring legacy of this monumental achievement in mountaineering history. Personal Stories …
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Nepal recently marked the historic 75th anniversary of the first successful ascent of Mount Annapurna, the world’s first peak above 8,000 meters to be climbed. The landmark event, originally achieved by French climbers Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal on June 3, 1950, was celebrated with a series of vibrant programs and ceremonies involving dignitaries, mountaineers, …
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In a significant step towards women empowerment in tourism and the development of sustainable tourism practices in Nepal, Shobha Neupane, proprietor of Hotel Admire, has been unanimously elected as the new president of the Tourism Entrepreneur Women Association Nepal (TEWAN). The announcement came during the organization’s seventh general assembly and fourth convention, held on Thursday …
The Annapurna Diamond Jubilee Festival is currently being celebrated in Nepal, marking 75 years since the first successful ascent of an 8,000-meter peak. On June 3, 1950, French climbers Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal etched their names into the annals of mountaineering history by summiting Annapurna I, the world’s tenth-highest peak at 8,091 meters. This …
The fifth edition of the international tourism fair, Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM), concluded successfully in Kathmandu on Thursday, emphasizing the need for collective efforts among Himalayan nations and an expanded strategy for promoting destinations at the global level. The three-day event, held from June 3 to 5 (Jestha 20 to 22), aimed to foster stronger …
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The 7th Annual General Assembly and 4th Convention of the Tourism Entrepreneur Women Association Nepal (TEWAN) concluded successfully with the unanimous election of a new executive committee. The organization extended warm congratulations to the newly elected team who will lead the association in its upcoming tenure. The election results were announced during a formal gathering …
Annapurna I Base Camp, located in Annapurna Rural Municipality-4, Narchyang of Myagdi district, is now being promoted as a hub for sports tourism. The initiative was launched during the ‘Annapurna Diamond Jubilee Festival,’ marking the 75th anniversary of the first ascent of Annapurna I. For the first time, a marathon race was successfully organized from …
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In a significant environmental initiative, the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), under the National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC), successfully managed approximately 25 tons of waste in the fiscal year 2081/82. This effort highlights the growing urgency to tackle pollution in Nepal’s most popular trekking and conservation region. ACAP Manages Over 25 Tons of Waste …
