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13/01/2025

"A hotel is under construction with an investment of Rs1.1 billion in Murmatop of Rara, funded by non-resident Nepalis and the IME Group.

Additionally, hotel openings along the Karnali Highway are also on the rise.

Pauwa and Valley View hotels are expanding their branches to Jumla, creating jobs for local residents

Senior ophthalmologist Dr Sanduk Ruit recently visited Dolpa and suggested that the Shey Phoksundo area could be developed into a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10/01/2025

“Ten passengers on board a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Nepal to Hong Kong on Wednesday suffered food poisoning, with city authorities saying sandwiches they ate before the journey might be to blame.”

Centre for Health Protection investigating two food poisoning cases involving 36 passengers who arrived from Kathmandu earlier this week.

10/01/2025

Tragedy

Blanca Ozunguren García was bathing an elephant at the Koh Yao Elephant Care Centre in southwestern Thailand when it attacked her. Pierced by the animal's tusks, she succumbed to her injuries



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04/01/2025

"As per Indra Kumar Rajbanshi, Information Officer at the Immigration Office in Kakarbhitta, 6,111 non-Indian tourists entered Nepal in 2024, a significant leap from the 3,125 arrivals recorded in 2023. "

In 2024, Nepal Kakarbhitta border saw a record rise in non-Indian tourists, fueled by reopened crossings and policies boosting regional and cultural tourism.

04/01/2025

"Mingma G. Sherpa is no stranger to making history."

Nepali record-setting climber Mingma G. Sherpa received a heroic welcome upon returning home after achieving the remarkable feat of ascending the highest pea...

26/12/2024

"Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a travel advisory for Nepali citizens planning to visit Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos."

Republica

24/12/2024

23/12/2024

"He's happy to hand over his inherited skills required for clay pottery, to his son."

Yes, a pottery business can be a profitable venture. An interview with Mr. Binod Kumar Prajapati, a local resident of Pottery Square Bhaktapur.Speaking with ...

19/12/2024

Nepal to host first-ever 'International Hot Air balloon festival in Pokhara' from 24 Decemeber 2024 till 01 January, 2025.

Join the International Balloon Festival in Pokhara with 25 balloons from 16 countries. Enjoy the views, cultural performances, DJ nights, fireworks & much more!

19/12/2024

"Out of the total passenger count, 429,847 passengers traveled on international flights. Of these, 199,495 passengers arrived in Nepal, while 229,763 departed. The international sector also accounted for 2,648 flight movements throughout the month."

Kathmandu, December 19 Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) recorded significant air traffic in November 2024, with a total of 851,025 passengers and 12,525 flight movements. The Civil Aviation Office released these figures on Wednesday, highlighting the airport’s growing role as a major hub for ...

19/12/2024

"The issue of banning helicopter sightseeing tours in one of the world’s most iconic natural regions, home to the planet’s tallest mountain, from January 1, has turned nasty."

Rural municipality warns tour agencies to avoid selling packages that entail chopper flights to the Khumbu region.

18/12/2024

"Lumbini has not fully capitalized on its potential and has been a day trip destination for international pilgrims coming from India as a part of Buddhist circuit trips visiting Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar and Sravasti."
by Four Season Travel & Tours

The Buddhist texts, including the Tripitaka and later commentaries, refer to Lumbini as the birthplace of Buddha. Indian Emperor Ashoka visited Lumbini around 249 BC during

15/12/2024

“I used to think operating a homestay would be a lot of hassle. But I was wrong,” said Rawat. “It has become a good source of income.”

Six women started a community homestay in Patmara four years ago, and since then, the model has spread to other areas, creating economic opportunities.

15/12/2024

"Israeli tourists and soldiers who come seeking healing in the form of therapeutic mountain treks are well aware of Rabbi Chezky and Chanie Lifsh*tz, the shluchim of Chabad of Nepal."

Chesky Holtzberg and Zevi Sandman of New Haven, Rabbi Dovid Katz of London, and Nepal Shliach Chesky Lifsh*tz took a daring trek to print a Tanya at Gokyo Ri—one of the most beautiful peaks in the Himalayas.

12/12/2024

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"We follow the ritual of "jha-tor". Bodies of the dead are offered to the vultures as a final act of kindness to living beings. Lamas chant "to call the consciousness from the body".

Tibet is "the roof of the world" and officially the closest country to heaven. Perhaps this is why they deal with death in such an unusual way: sky burial.We...