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Status Update – Nov. 14, 2020

Hello and Namaste from the Himalayan capital as we enter the cool and colorful season of festivities. Autumn is a beautiful time in Kathmandu and throughout…

Status Update on Sept. 16, 2020

Hello yet again from Kathmandu! As the monsoon clouds make way for clear blue days and starry nights, the cool crisp air of the Nepali fall may finally be the…

Status Update – Aug. 24, 2020

A big Hello from a very locked down Kathmandu! It is still very rainy here with hot, sunny days of “Bhadaure Gham” every once in a while. With the pollution…

Nepal Tourism Status Update – Aug. 6, 2020

Nepal Airport Opens on Aug. 17 | Analyzed As we write this Status Update, Aug. 17 is the big day when commercial flights open in Nepal again – domestic and…

“The Mt. Everest Fashion Runway”

To raise the awareness about global Climate change and to showcase the natural beauty of Nepal, Kasa and RB Diamond in coordination with Nepal Tourism Board…

Rajan Shimkhada to represent Nepal in Adventure Travel Show

Rajan Shimkhada, the president of Earthbound Expeditions will represent Nepal in Adventure Travel Show which will be held in London on January 23 and 24.…

Tourists and tourism activities away from the storm hit area in Nepal’s Terai

Nepal’s high-tourist spring season went through some surprise rains and cooler than usual weather with a few unexpected hail storms and snowfall within few…

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Nuwakot Bull Fighting festival on January 15

The annual Bull Fighting Festival at Taruka Village in Nuwakot will be held on January 15 this year. The festival will be celebrated on the occassion of Maghe…

‘Nepal Festival’ successfully concluded in Bangkok

A statement released by the Embassy of Nepal, Bangkok stated that the Nepal Festival which concluded on April 25 was deemed successful in promoting Nepal.

First air quality monitoring for Chitwan National Park

The International study for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) along with National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has founded the ‘Chitwan…

Nepali Art Book

Bernat Mareno, a Spanish illustrator has taken an initiative to design an art book about Nepal. Mareno has already published two illustrated books namely :…

U.S. lifts its Travel Warning for Nepal

The Department of State’s last Travel Warning was issued on October 8, 2015 which replaced the one issued on July 2, 2015.

Nepal awarded ‘ Most Popular Destination’ at GITF, China

Nepal made a sparkling presence at Guangzhou International Travel Fair (GITF), one of the largest tourism fairs in China from 25-27 February 2016, with…

17th Pokhara Street Festival to be held in Lakeside

The 17th Pokhara Street Festival will be held in Lakeside Pokhara from 28 Dec- 1 Jan, 2016.

Chandragiri Hill Project

Kathmandu Fun Park Ltd are constructing the mega-project which will connect Thankot with Chandragiri Hills with a cable car as well as hosting facilities from…

DoA restoring a 12th Century temple in Kakre Bihar, Surkhet

DoA has led an excavation at the site for the past 18 years with Hindu and Buddhist statues and artefacts being recovered from the site.

TripAdvisor votes Kathmandu as the ‘World’s 25 best destinations’ for 2016

TripAdvisor used an algorithm that determined the list based on the booking interest from its users, and quantity and quality of reviews.

Yosemite National Park signs a sister park relationship with Nepalese national parks

Yosemite National Park in California’s Sierra Nevada has signed a sister park relationship with Chitwan, Langtang, and Sagarmartha National Parks in Nepal.

UK to double donations to new appeal, Justine Greening announces on anniversary of Nepal earthquakes

On the first anniversary of the Nepal earthquakes, International Development Secretary Justine Greening has announced that the UK will match public donations…

Langtang remembers: More than 200 people, including foreigners, gather to pay tribute

The group gathered at the 600 year old Serkasa Stupa, where a memorial Mani Wall inscribed with names of the dead has been built.

CG Holdings investing in four hotels in the next five years

Arun Chaudhary, Chairman and Managing Director of CG Holdings, stated that Nepal’s tourism potential is huge and he expects good things from the sector.

Ghumphir Barsa: Make 2073 B.S. the year of domestic tourism

The programme is part of the preparations to declare 2017-18 as International Tourism Year.

Winner of Holi Contest Wanted to Work with “Color Splash & Holi Emotions”

Winner of online Holi photograph contest Mr. Pritam Bahadur Shakya, 25, stopped by NTB on April 11, 2016, to collect his prize from the CEO of Nepal Tourism…

‘Meaningful Travel Map to Nepal’ released to mark one year since the earthquake

The first-ever “Meaningful Travel Map of Nepal” is now available to guide travelers to especially powerful experiences in 2016.

‘Himalayan Tiger’ Bishural appointed an Honorary Tourism Goodwill Ambassador

Bishural’s tenure as the Tourism Goodwill Ambassador is expected to last for the next two years.

Himalaya Airlines launches direct flights to Colombo

The Airlines made history by becoming the first carrier to reestablish a direct flight link between Nepal and Sri Lanka after almost three decades.

Registrations open for Himalayan Rush 2016 – Triathlon in Begnas

Registrations opened today for the 5th edition of Himalayan Rush triathlon. The only triathlon event hosted in Nepal will be held in Begnas Lake, Pokhara on…

China agrees $210 m loan for construction of Pokhara Airport

China’s EXIM Bank has agreed to provide $210m in loan for the construction of a new airport in Pokhara, confirms Airport-technology.com.

Nepal’s Tourism Industry has started to recover

Nepal's tourism industry, which faced a major blow after the April earthquake has started to recover gradually. Thamel Streets are getting back to how they…

Expansion plans approved for Gautam Buddha Regional International Airport in Bhairahawa

The Cabinet has approved Tourism Ministry’s proposal to acquire an additional 46.24 hectares of land for the expansion of the Gautam Buddha airport.

Survey along Annapurna Trekking route started

Department of Tourism, Samarth-Nepal Market Development Programme and Annapurna Conservation Area Programme have jointly started a field study of the damage…

Nepal announces ‘International Conference on Lord Buddha and Buddhism’

The international conference is one of the many initiatives the government is taking to mark the upcoming Buddha Jayanti festival on May 21, in a grand way.

Everest expedition teams move to higher camps

Nine chopper flights were used to ferry gear up to the higher camp from Gorakshep after the MOTCA granted permission to make the flights above base camp.

Unesco launches project to rehabilitate Kathmandu Valley

Unesco Director-General Irina Bokova held a news conference in Nepal's capital Kathmandu on 19 April, after a two-day visit to the country devastated by a…

Bahrabise Health Center reconstruction plan unveiled

U.S. Ambassador to Nepal Alaina B. Teplitz and Minister for Health and Population Ram Janam Chaudhary jointly unveiled plans to rebuild a new, earthquake-safe…

Designer Prabal Gurung in Kathmandu

Prabal Gurung is a well known name in fashion industry. People who are in the glamour and modeling industry generally have a dream to wear costumes designed…

Prabal Gurung planning a trip to Nepal

New York-based renowned fashion designer Prabal Gurung is planning a trip to Nepal. He tweeted “Counting days till I am in Nepal. A month to be precise. Can’t…

NGO’s finally allowed to engage in Nepal’s rebuilding of quake-damaged houses

Nepal's National Reconstruction Authority (NRA), a body established to coordinate the reconstruction of the quake-damaged infrastructures in the country, has…

Nepal distributes first quake aid money

Nearly a year after a catastrophic earthquake in Nepal killed thousands, the government has begun distributing reconstruction money to victims. Altogether,…

Home stay being offered at a temporary shelter in Gorkha

Dil Kumari Lamichhane, a tourism entrepreneur from Gorkha, is running a ‘Home stay’ in a makeshift settlement in Simjung village, Gorkha.

Buro 24/7 travelling to Nepal in May to set up a digital classroom

The editorial team of Buro 24/7 Singapore will be travelling to Nepal this May to help set up a digital classroom in a school in Kathmandu.

Israeli desk set up at International Mountain Museum in Pokhara

A new desk exhibiting pictures of agricultural and archaeological importance in Israel has been set up at the International Mountain Museum in Pokhara.

Nepal among Top destinations for 2016

List of mentions by established travel magazines/websites recommending Nepal as one of the top destinations for 2016.

State lad leads Army’s Everest expedition

Led by a native of Jammu, Lt Col RS Jamwal, an avid climber, the Army’s Everest Massif Expedition to scale the Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse, was flagged off…

Nepal places high hopes on Qomolangma expeditions

Nearly 300 climbers are planning to conquer the world's highest peak of Mount Qomolangma this spring season, after a halt of two consecutive years. Altogether…

Bisket Jatra updates: Juju Bhai gets his tongue pierced for the eighth consecutive year

Juju Bhai is following in his grandfather's footsteps, who in turn had his tongue pierced 22 times for the festival.

Nepal voted one of the “Top 10 Places to Travel in 2016”

Nepal places 10th on the list for the range of trekking and hiking opportunities amidst its Himalayas, remote mountain villages and ancient trade routes.

IT Student Wins Mahashiva Ratri Photo Contest

When Om Sagar Mishra, 28, submitted his picture for Mahashiva Ratri photo contest by hashtagging #NepalNOW #Mahashivaratri, announced earlier this month, he…

Taj Safari ready to launch a new lodge in Chitwan National Park

Taj Safaris is set to open a new lodge in Nepal’s Chitwan National Park this week. Launching on 1 April, the Meghauli Serai lodge will feature 13 rooms, plus…

Construction of Pokhara International Airport to begin from Nepali New Year

After a long wait, the construction of Pokhara international airport is set to begin from Nepali New year. A foundation stone for the construction of the…

Child Marriage in Nepal to end by 2030

The government has pledged to end child marriage in Nepal by 2030. Urging all the stakeholders to unify against child marriage, the government has said it…

Charity for Hope Raises $59,000 to Support Nepal Earthquake Victims

Charity for Hope, a multipurpose nonprofit, hosted its Bollywood Charity Event Feb. 12 at the Royal India Restaurant here and raised $59,000, surpassing its…

Canadian mountain climber Heather Geluk return back to help Nepal

Heather Geluk was in the mountains when Nepal was struck by the April 25 earthquake. She stayed back to volunteer and help hundreds of people who were…

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is in Nepal

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi is a renowned actress, best-selling author and one of Japan’s most popular television personalities. Ms. Kuroyanagi is the director of the…

‘World’s Highest Live Concert’ successfully held at Mera Peak

Inshu Rai successfully set the world record for ‘World’s Highest Live Solo Concert’ by performing at the summit of Mera Peak (6471 m) on November 11, 2015.

Government extends 2015 spring climbing permits by two years

The government has decided to extend the climbing permits of 103 different expeditions by two more years, waiving the permit fee for 801 world climbers.…

Nepal on Top 4 Honeymoon Destinations for 2016

Independent.ie picked Nepal as one of the Top 4 honeymoon destinations for 2016. Other destinations on the list include Italy, South Africa and Sri Lanka.

Women learning to build houses in Gorkha

Nirmala Tamang, 40, of Khoplang-9 in Gorkha district, has been learning to build house since the past 40 days.She started learning this skills to rebuild her…

Nepal’s first cosplay convention

Otaku Next, Nepal’s first and only community that promotes anime, manga/comics and video games alongside Marvel/DC, was established by anime enthusiasts or…

Luxury hotel brought into operation in Halesi, Nepal

A fully facilitated luxury hotel has been brought into operation in Halesi in Khotang district for the very first time. Four entrepreneurs of the district…

Conference “A doctor in your pocket” by José Ramón Morandeira Mountain Medicine Association

José Ramón Morandeira Mountain Medicine Association/CUEMUM is a Spanish Association which has been working in Nepal since several years. The organization has…

British Trade Mission to Visit Nepal

The Britain Nepal Chamber of Commerce (BNCC) is bringing eleven companies on a Trade Mission to Kathmandu. Delegates are looking forward to a program of…

Japan provides assistance to restore Patan Durbar Square

The Government of Japan has extended financial assistance totaling USD 77,805 for the restoration of cultural monuments in Patan Durbar Square.

Paragliding World Cup takes off in Pokhara

One of the four scheduled events under ‘PWCA Class 1 - Pre World Cup Tour’, the competition will see 150 pilots from 26 countries participating in the eight…

School reconstruction set to begin from Lalitpur

Nepal government is planning to start reconstruction of earthquake-ravaged school buildings from Lalitpur on the eve of the first anniversary of the April 25…

Free Nepal Telecom SIM Cards for Tourists at TIA

Minister of Information and Communication Mr. Sherdhan Rai, on March 2, 2016, launched the free SIM card service to tourists by Nepal Telecom at Tribhuvan…

Nepal waives visa fees for Chinese tourists

Nepal waives visa fee for Chinese tourists. China lifts its travel advisories to Nepal.

Tara Air enroute Pokhara-Jomsom crashes killing all 23 on board

Tara Air Viking 9N-AHH Twin Otter plane flying from Pokhara to Jomsom with 20 passengers and three crew members on board, crashed at a forest in Soli…

RLA laureates to share expertise for ‘Make Nepal Green’ initiative

Laureates of the Right Livelihood Award (also known as the ‘Alternative Nobel Prize’) from China, Japan, and India are traveling to Kathmandu next week to…

Project ICE: Medical students from Imperial College will work in remote healthposts of Nepal

First-year medical students of Imperial College London (ICL) will be working in community healthcare in remote health posts of Nepal this autumn reports…

Nepal shines at ‘International Mediterranean Tourism Market 2016’

The fair provided an opportunity to study the Israeli market and gain insight into the Israeli traveler’s mind.

Annapurna Circuit on ‘Top 10 Travel Photos’ by Guardian

Mike King’s picture of trekkers walking along the Annapurna circuit in Nepal has been selected as one of the Top 10 Travel Photos for the month of January by…

Honey Guide App – A Complete Trekking Guide in Nepal

Honeyguide is a complete tour guide app that not only provides you with minute details like the kind of paintings available inside a monastery located in that…

Nepal hosts Media Interaction program during BIT 2016

A media interaction program was held in Milan, during the BIT 2016, Milan International Travel Fair between Nepali tour operators and media personnel.

Ghalegaun receives 3,094 tourists in the last 7 months

Ghalegaun, a popular tourist destination in Lamjung district received 3,094 tourists including 394 foreigners in the first seven months of the fiscal year…

Debris sorting at Hanumandhoka started

The Department of Archaeology has started sorting the debris from the Hanumandhoka Durbar Square and salvaging reusable wooden articles and idols, a senior…

Canyoning festival to promote adventure tourism

Nepal Canyoning Association (NCA) has decided to promote adventure tourism by organizing canyoning festival. Aiming at promoting tourism and attracting…

Artist SC Suman brings his 15th Solo exhibition to Siddhartha Art Gallery

Artist SC Suman’s 15th solo exhibition titled ‘Mithila Cosmos IV Kalpavriksha’ opened on February 3 at Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babermahal Revisited.

Picture of Rara Lake becomes Top 10 Instagram Shots of 2015

An insta-shot of Rara Lake submitted by Instagram-user sunil8848 has made the list of “Top 10 reader-submitted Instagrams” compiled by the editors at…

Nepal celebrates Zero Rhino Poaching Year

Chitwan observed a ‘Zero Rhino Poaching Year -2015’ to commemorate no cases of rhino poaching in the year 2015. Minister for Forest Agni Sapkota was the chief…

Pokhara to host the SAARC meeting

A technical assessment is being carried out by the MoFA to assess the technical and logistical viability of the city to host the SAARC meeting.

New trekking route in Mustang comes into operation

A new trekking route has come into operation from this season linking Myagdi to Mustang district.

Majority of tourists from third countries in the ACAP region

Tourists from third countries make up the majority of trekkers in Annapurna Trekking Route reports the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).

Heritage sites record low tourist visitors

The number of foreign visitors to heritage sites in the valley has dwindled in the past year with a 60 percent drop recorded in Kathmandu Durbar Square.

Bangladeshi tourists account for more than half of Kakarbhitta arrivals

Kakarbhitta entry point recorded the highest number of tourists entries from Bangladesh, more than half the total arrival numbers.

Yeti Airlines and Tara Airlines achieve International Safety Standard

Yeti Airlines, an airline based in Kathmandu, Nepal, and Tara Air, subsidiary of Yeti Airlines, have achieved the International Air Transport Association…

Nepal’s first paragliding school comes into operation

Nepal's first paragliding school has come into operation in Syangja district after obtaining necessary permits from the government. The school will be…

Nepali Literature Festival to be held in Pokhara

The fifth edition of the Nepal Literature Festival will be held in Pokhara, at the premises of the Nepal Tourism Board. The festival is an attempt to…

Nepal outshines competition to bag ‘Best Stand’ at FITUR 2016

Nepal outshone all participants to bag the “Best Stand” Award in Country category in FITUR 2016.

‘Hike for knowledge’ all set for this weekend

Bookmandu Nepal in collaboration with You Hike They Rise will welcome hundreds of hikers on 30th January for a picturesque hike through Mahadevbesi-…

French tour operators in Nepal for a fam trip

A team of French tour operators were in Nepal for a familiarization trip to gather updates on the post-quake tourism scene. They were present at Nepal Tourism…

Tibetan Lark found in Upper Humla, Nepal

Tibetan Lark, a new species of bird has been discovered in Upper Humla by a group of researchers from Friends of Nature Nepal.

Prince Harry will be visiting Nepal this spring

Prince Henry of Wales, KCVO, commonly known as Prince Harry, will make an official visit to Nepal this spring. It will be his first visit to Nepal. The news…

New Concept of Cross Border Tourism in the Himalayan Region

A team of experts in the field of Tourism have revealed a new concept of 'Cross Border tourism in the Himalayan Region'. The experts who belong to Nepal…

Nepal strives to build back better

Nepal rallies behind it’s quake-affected communities to get behind the #buildbackbetter motto.

Memories of Afghanisthan – Painting exhibition in Nepal

42 paintings portraying memories of Buddhas of Bamiyan, Afghanistan are being featured at Nepal Art Council in Baber Mahal. The statues were destroyed by…

1,890 Climbing Permits issued this autumn

Altogether, 1,890 climbers received climbing permits this season with 831 permits being issued by NMA and 1,059 issued by DoT.

Everest Skydive in Forbes 11 Places to Skydive in 2016 List

Forbes, a famous american business magazine has announced the list of 11 places to skydive in the year 2016. Mount Everest Skydiving has also been includedin…

Udhauli Parva celebrated by Kirant community

Udhauli Parva was celebrated by the Kirant community on the 25th of December in Tundikhel amid great fanfare and revelry.

Nepal will be focusing on domestic tourists as well in 2016

Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi is the newly appointed CEO of Nepal Tourism Board. He was appointed as the new CEO of NTB on December 17. Here is a short interview with…

Glimpses of Elephant Festival in Sauraha

The popular tourist festival - Elephant Festival is taking place in Sauraha from Dec 26, 2015 to promote tourism in Nepal. Five foreign groups will be taking

Everest brothers appeal to Irish climbers to return to Nepal

Mingma Tsiri Sherpa and Pasang Tenzing Sherpa are in Ireland to promote the message that Nepal is open for climbing.

Eight Nepali Female Wrestlers selected for South Asian Games

For the first time , Nepal wrestling association selected 8 female wrestlers for the 12th South Asian Games in the women’s section. This is the first occasion…

UK’s Famous Cricket Club MCC Urges Tourists to Return to Nepal

“In our own cricketing way we stood by our friends and a country which is crying out for the lifeblood of its visitors to return and for that I feel the club…

Model Doutzen Kroes in Nepal for Dance4Life

Doutzen Kroes, one of the world’s top models, Victoria’s secret angel a is in town for the non-profit Dance4Life. Kroes arrived in Kathmandu on Dec 12.

Kathmandu International Mountaineering Film Festival 2015 concludes

13th Edition of Kathmandu International Mountaineering Film Festival(KIMFF) concluded on December 14, 2015 in kumari hall. The 5 day event closed with the…

Intrepid Travel prioritising on a renewed Nepal

At the present context, the major concern of Intrepid Travel is to direct travellers back to Nepal after the April 25 earthquake. The company’s main priority…

12th Chitwan Elephant Festival in Sauraha

12th Chitwan Elephat Festival will be held from 26th to 30th of December in Sauraha.

Nepal Tourism Board gets its new CEO

Mr. Deepak Raj Joshi has been appointed as the new CEO of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on thursday, dec 17, 2015. The post was lying vacant for the last 4 years.…

Photo Kathmandu being held in Patan

Photo Kathmandu, a new inclusion to international photography festival circuit, is being held in patan from November 3 till November 9. The initial edition of…

Cycle Tourism Flourishing in Mustang

The chief of the Annapurna Conservation Area Project, Mr. Bidur Bikram Paudel, said that the district was becoming an increasingly popular destination for the…

‘Yak Attack’ on a Fatbike to raise funds for Nepal

, Yak Attack 2015 on a Fatbike to raise funds for the Seven Schools in Seven Weeks challenge by Nepal Cyclists Ride to Rescue (NCCR).

Nepal going to ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016

Nepal's Under- 19 cricket team has successfully secured a spot in the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2016 after defeating Ireland by three wickets in the final…

First official ascent of Mukot Peak on October 17, 2015

Four KE Adventure travel climbers along with three Sherpa guides have made it to the top of Mukot Peak for the very first time.

BVLGARI AND SAVE THE CHILDREN IN NEPAL

scar-winning actor Adrien Brody visited Nepal as brand ambassador of Bvlgari to see the work of Save the Children post-earthquake in Kavre on his…

ATTA President Mr. Shannon Stowell in town for Adventure Week Rebound on the Great Himalaya Trails

The president of Adventure Travel Trade Association(ATTA) , Mr.Shannon Stowell is in Nepal to lead a troop of journalists and tour operators to Nepal. He is…

Minamaya world’s youngest to summit Mt Manaslu

An 18 year old Japanese climber became the world's youngest woman to successfully summit Mt Manaslu (8,163 m) - the 8th highest peak in the world.

13th Edition of Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon

The 13h Edition of Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon has been successfully conducted on the 5th October 2015.

Mt. Everest climb management on the cards

The Government of Nepal is tabling preliminary proposals towards control of climbing on the world’s tallest peak.

Mr. Sunuwar wins the title in the Asian Mountain Racing Challenge

Mr. Sunuwar not only participated in the race, he also became the champion by wining the Male Single’s (52.3 km) race by completing the race in 4 hours 44…

Run for Tourism with Mira Rai

Objective of this mini-marathon event is to promote youth-participation in the promotion of Nepalese tourism industry.

Everest Marathon to kick off on Oct 5

The 13th edition of Tenzing-Hillary Everest Marathon (THEM) hosted by Himalaya Expeditions Nepal will begin from Everest Base Camp and end at Namche Bazaar.

Eric Valli awarded with Sagarmatha Award

Eric Valli is a renowned French Photographer and director of the Oscar nominated movie Caravan and Honey Hunters of Nepal

Know our Tourism Goodwill Ambassadors

Twenty Two national and international mountaineers are currently our Tourism Goodwill Ambassadors, recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil…

Control Crowd on Mt. Everest

Allowing a large number of climbers in a season poses high risks to mountain environment and the climbers as well.

Prabal Gurung | “I hope they will be enticed to visit, because that’s what Nepal needs right now”

New York Fashion Week, and Prabal Gurung opens it with a chant by Buddhist Monks, thanking the World for helping Nepal, in time of its greatest need.

Jesús Calleja & David Bisbal are back in town!

Jesús Calleja & David Bisbal are back in town!

Inspiration to Travel to Nepal NOW – in pictures

The Great Himalaya Trails Project brought in International and National Instagram influencers to Nepal post-quake. An inspiration to Travel to Nepal NOW

Mt. Annapurna still allures – French Mountaineers to attempt it 2015 Fall

The French travel advisory to Nepal is still not so positive, yet a team of French Army Personnel are preparing to scale Mt. Annapurna.

Ambassador Bodde in Town

Ambassador Bodde has made sure to use the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation to restore and protect what was damaged.

Visit Nepal-Help Nepal Rise – Updates

Classical Nepali band “Prana Mundi” is currently on a month long tour. They recently performed in Switzerland and is currently heading to Germany and Holland…

Nepal Now – Content Editor Wanted

We’re looking for a few good, actually a few great people to drive, manage and curate content on the new Nepal Now site.

F is for Fall, Festivals & Fun

We have more festivals than the days of the year, and that is only the traditional ones.

Over 100 climbers attempting to scale Mount Manaslu

Kathmandu, September 7 To support the country’s tourism economy, over 100 climbers have set out to climb mountains in Nepal. According to Gyanendra Shrestha,…

Bloggers to the Rescue

Bloggers have a tremendous reach in today’s world. Sunil Sharma and Matt Gibson, initiated a project to bring in as many bloggers as possible, supported by…

‘Nepal is absolutely open for tourists’

A lot of trekking routes are open and it is important to encourage tourists to come back to Nepal.

Nepal : Back on Top Of the World

Nepal is open for business and welcomesNepal : Back on top of the world all tourists, this is the message that the NTPC is communicating to the world through…

Gai Jatra marked with fanfare across the Kathmandu Valley

The Gai Jatra festival was marked across the Kathmandu Valley with much fanfare and revelry.

#nepalNOW update | Tikapur Incident

News from Tikapur, Far West Nepal emerges of policemen caught in a huge protest against the division of the states according to suggestions of the new draft…

Norway lifts travel advice on Nepal

August 26 / Kathmandu Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lifted its travel advisory for Norwegian citizens wishing to visit Nepal. In the aftermath of…

Myth and reality

Did you know Nepal is just the 95th largest country in the world but the 45th most populous?

Fifteen teams apply for autumn climbing permits so far

The autumn climbing season in Nepal will see at least 15 mountaineering teams attempting to summit various peaks, including Everest, and Mount Makalu.

Climbing on Mt. Everest and other mountains reopens after quake

33 year old Japanese Climber Nobokazu Kuriki, is attempting to be the first man to submit Mt. Everest after the earthquake. This is his fifth attempt on the…

#NepalNOW | Travel Advisories Adapted

Major Western source markets have adapted their travel …

#nepalNOW Media Advisory | Popular Trekking Areas Declared ‘SAFE’

From the 35 trekking routes only two are affected. Two …

#nepalNOW Media Advisory | Nepal declared ‘safe’ for travelers

Mr Sherpa said, "the earthquake affected only a small portion of the territory and now visitors are no longer at risk."

INTREPID DEEMS EVEREST SAFE TO RETURN

EVEREST COULD BE SAFER THAN IT WAS BEFORE ITS POST-EART …

#NepalNOW News Update | August 11 2015

#NepalNOW News Update | August 11 2015 Nepal Tourism Board has updated the information regarding mandatory requirement of guides and porters in trekking,…