Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Mr. Badri Prasad Pandey, has emphasized that art and culture, which play a crucial role in a nation’s economic and social development, are a source of national pride. Inaugurating the international tourism fair Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM) today, jointly organized by the Nepal Tourism Board in collaboration with …
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Seventy-four years ago on this very day, June 3, 1950, the majestic Annapurna Himalaya was summited for the first time by a French expedition led by Maurice Herzog. That historic achievement not only marked a milestone in the world of mountaineering but also sparked the early momentum for tourism in the Annapurna region. Over the …
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In a heartfelt tribute to French mountaineering legend Maurice Herzog, a statue was unveiled in his honor at the Annapurna Base Camp on Tuesday. The ceremony, held in the presence of Herzog’s descendants and key figures from Nepal’s tourism sector, marked 75 years since Herzog became the first person to successfully summit Annapurna I, the …
Hari Prasad Mainali, Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation and Chairperson of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), has announced that strategic policy reforms will be introduced to advance the country’s tourism sector. Speaking at a welcoming program organized at the NTB headquarters in Kathmandu on Tuesday, Secretary Mainali emphasized the need …
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) organized a formal program on Tuesday to welcome Hari Prasad Mainali, the newly appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA). Secretary Mainali, who was recently transferred from the Ministry of Health and Population, also assumed his role as Chairperson of the NTB during the event. …
The District Police Office has safely escorted 10 tourist buses to their respective destinations following disruptions caused by a transport strike enforced by transport entrepreneurs. According to District Police Office spokesperson Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rabindra Khanal, the strike had left several tourist buses stranded in Sauraha. In response, the police provided secure escort …
Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation Badri Prasad Pandey announced that the government is considering the establishment of a Mountaineer Welfare Fund aimed at ensuring the safety and post-expedition support of climbers in Nepal. Speaking at a special event organized by Annapurna Rural Municipality in Narchyang to celebrate the Annapurna Diamond Jubilee, Minister Pandey …
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In a historic move to honor the pioneers of Nepal’s mountaineering legacy, statues of the first climbers to summit Annapurna I (8,091 meters) have been unveiled at the Annapurna Base Camp in Ward No. 4, Narchyang of Annapurna Rural Municipality. The event, organized on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee Celebration, was marked by the …
The fifth edition of the Himalayan Travel Mart (HTM), Nepal’s premier international tourism trade fair, has officially begun today at Hotel Soaltee in Kathmandu with a mission to elevate Nepal’s global tourism profile and expand business networking among global tourism professionals. Himalayan Travel Mart Kicks Off in Kathmandu Jointly organized by the Pacific Asia Travel …
Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has emphasized the Nepal Government’s active efforts to ensure safety in Himalayan mountaineering, stating that the government is focused on reducing risks and strengthening infrastructure in major climbing regions. Prime Minister Oli Emphasizes Safety Addressing a special ceremony organized by Annapurna Rural Municipality at Ward No. 4, Narchyang, on the …
