NTB, UNDP sign $5 million Sustainable Tourism Project The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have jointly launched the Sustainable Tourism Project (STP) to generate employment and livelihood opportunities for local communities by improving tourism facilities and services, skilling the workforce, and promoting tourist destinations. Nepal 22 Mar, 2025
There are other Annapurnas in the lives of Wo(men): A legacy climb of the overlooked Annapurnas On June 03, 2025, it will be 75 years since the first successful ascent of Annapurna – the first 8000er ever to be summited by Maurice Herzog and Louis Lachenal. Nepal 22 Mar, 2025
Record tourist arrivals in Annapurna Region in 2024 The Annapurna region, a globally renowned destination for trekking and adventure, welcomed a record-breaking 244,045 foreign tourists in 2024, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP). Nepal 01 Jan, 2025
Earthquake jolts Annapurna Region An earthquake with its epicentre at Annapurna Region has been recorded today. Nepal 21 Nov, 2024
Annapurna region welcomes over 33,000 tourists in October The Annapurna Conservation Area has witnessed a substantial increase in foreign tourist arrivals, with a total of 33,310 visitors in October alone. Nepal 18 Nov, 2024
'The future of tourism in Nepal will increasingly rely on digital innovation' Travel and tourism are driving growth and employment across the world. By 2033, the industry is expected to be worth $15.5 trillion and account for 11.6 per cent of the global economy, according to Bloomberg. Business 13 Nov, 2024
Environmental conservation: Intention to protect and act is key to safeguarding natural assets "In any feudal family, it was fashionable to hunt animals and decorate homes with their skins and horns. But my daughter burned everything and has barred us from doing so," said Sharat Singh Bhanadari, Minister for Labour, Employment, and Security, at the Jyanu-Basant Raj Mishra Foundation Award 2024 ceremony. Environment 06 Oct, 2024
Annapurna I earns global recognition at International Mountain Tourism Conference Nepal’s Annapurna I has been awarded the title of "World Famous Tourism Mountain" at the International Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports Conference, held in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, China. Nepal 02 Oct, 2024
Over 177,000 tourists visit Annapurna area in 10 months As many as 177,182 foreign tourists have entered the Annapurna circuit, the popular trekking destination, in the past 10 months. Nepal 16 May, 2024
Annapurna region receives 30k tourist in a month A total of 30,199 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna region in the month of March. Nepal 03 Apr, 2024
Annapurna region draws record 191,558 visitors in 2023 The Annapurna region welcomed 191,558 tourists in 2023, marking the highest number of visitors in its tourism history. Nepal 02 Jan, 2024
Annapurna region receives over 24,000 foreign tourists in a month A total of 24,409 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna conservation area in the month of Kattik (mid-October to mid-November). Nepal 18 Nov, 2023