More than 1,000 climbing permits issued for spring climbing season A total of 1,009 mountaineers have received climbing permits to scale 23 mountains this spring season, accumulating over Rs 718 million in royalties to the Department of Tourism (DoT). Business 25 Apr, 2023
Everest rope-fixing team reaches South Col as 454 permits issued A team of climbers from Imagine Nepal Treks reached South Col opening a route from Camp II to Camp IV this afternoon. Nepal 23 Apr, 2023
Porter missing in Dhaulagiri avalanche A porter has gone missing on Mt Dhaulagiri after a heavy snowfall triggered an avalanche near the base camp, expedition organiser said. Nepal 23 Apr, 2023
EDITORIAL: Appoint new CJ soon The three big parties, namely the Nepali Congress, CPN (UML) and Maoist Centre – have finally agreed to call the Constitutional Council meeting, scheduled for Friday, to appoint the new Chief Justice. Opinion 19 Apr, 2023
Number of climbers for spring season surges by 45pc A total of 743 mountaineers have received climbing permits to scale 23 mountains this spring season, an increase of 45 per cent compared to the same period of the previous year, when 512 climbers had received permits to scale 16 mountains. Business 17 Apr, 2023
Nearly 200 climbers acquire expedition permits for Mt Everest With the country preparing to mark the 70th anniversary of the successful ascent of Mt Everest this year, nearly 200 climbers have received permissions so far to climb the world’s tallest peak in the spring season of this year. Business 10 Apr, 2023
Tourists required to obtain TIMS card, hire guide for 14 trekking regions In order to ensure the safety and security of visitors trekking in the mountains of Nepal, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has revised procedures of the Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) to come into immediate effect. Business 02 Apr, 2023
Season's first Everest permit issued; Icefall doctors fixing route near Camp I Season’s first Everest permit issued; Icefall doctors fixing route near Camp I Nepal 24 Mar, 2023
DoT starts distributing spring season climbing permits The Department of Tourism (DoT) has commenced distribution of expedition permits for the upcoming spring season. Business 20 Mar, 2023
DoT issues 15 climbing permits for winter climbing season The Department of Tourism (DoT) has issued 15 climbing permits for this winter climbing season as of January 5. Business 09 Jan, 2023
Rs 93m collected from issuing climbing permits The Department of Tourism (DoT) has collected more than Rs 93 million from issuing 1,441 climbing permits as of November-end. Business 07 Dec, 2022
DoT collects Rs 93 million in royalties The Department of Tourism (DoT) has collected over Rs 93 million from issuing 1,435 climbing permits for this year’s autumn climbing season as of November 15. Business 22 Nov, 2022
