Canyoning: A hidden adventure gem awaits spotlight Nepal, home to 14 highest peaks towering above 8,000 metres, historic trails, lush jungle is often considered an ideal destination for adventure-seekers. Well-known for its trekking, mountaineering and rafting, among other escapades, stakeholders are now eyeing a new frontier on the same segment: Canyoning. Nepal 04 Mar, 2025
Airlines threaten to ground all flights in Everest region The Airlines Operators Association of Nepal (AOAN) has warned of complete suspension of all flights in Solukhumbu district if helicopter operations are not resumed within a week. Nepal 16 Jan, 2025
Elevating Chitwan's Tourism: Pioneering Luxury and Nature-Based Experiences Tourism in Chitwan traces its roots back to 1876 AD when the Nepali rulers hosted a British royal hunting expedition. Opinion 08 Jan, 2025
Nepal welcomes over 1 million tourists in first 11 months of 2024 According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), Nepal has welcomed over one million foreign tourists via air in the first eleven months of 2024. Business 01 Dec, 2024
Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia's Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday. World 25 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
Annapurna Base Camp sees record-breaking tourist numbers The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) in Narchyang, Annapurna Rural Municipality-4, Myagdi district, has witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourists this festive season, marking a record-breaking number of visitors. Nepal 01 Nov, 2024
Sand accumulation and invasive plant proliferation in Jadishpur Reservoir threaten biodiversity The Jadishpur Reservoir, Nepal’s first man-made reservoir created for agricultural irrigation, serves as a crucial habitat for hundreds of bird species, diverse flora, and rich biodiversity. Nepal 16 Oct, 2024
Khumbu region overwhelmed by tourists, Lukla records 200 flights on Tuesday The Khumbu region in Solukhumbu district has seen a surge in tourist arrivals. The Lukla airport reported 200 flights in a single day, indicating a significant influx of visitors for trekking in the Khumbu region and expeditions to Mount Everest. Nepal 09 Oct, 2024
TIA's 10-hour daily shutdown threatens Nepal's peak tourist season Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is slated to close for 10 hours daily from November 8, as part of its runway and infrastructure upgrade. Business 08 Oct, 2024
Yartung, a testimony to long standing relationship between people of Mustang and horses With the onset of the rainy season in Nepal, the number of foot traffic in the Himalayan regions of the country subsides as tourists make their way back to Kathmandu and their homes. Business 02 Aug, 2024
Alpine Food Festival to be held on International Everest Day in Alaska The "Seven Summit Alpine Food Festival 2024" is set to take place for the first time in Alaska, United States, aiming to promote Nepali cuisine on an international stage. The event will be held on the occassion of International Everest Day on May 29. Nepal 17 May, 2024
