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17-Feb-2025

Nepal expands its list of 8,000-meter peaks by recognizing six new ones.

Recently, Nepal had introduced the opening of the six new peaks above 8,000 meters and it is a major boost for mountaineers globally, stamping its dominance more extreme as the international hub for high-altitude expeditions. Nepal now is representing 14 officially...

02-Feb-2025

Tribhuvan International Airport will now operate 16 hours a day starting today.

Starting today, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) will operate for 16 hours a day. This extension comes after completing 60% of the construction work near the runway as part of its ongoing infrastructure expansion.The airport, which was previously closed for 10 hours daily, will now op...

23-Jan-2025

Nepal plans to establish a $15,000 fee for foreign climbers attempting to scale Mount Everest.

Nepal's government is preparing to raise Mount Everest climbing permit fees to $15,000 and implement new measures to improve safety and reduce environmental pollution on the iconic peak. The updated regulations, approved by the Cabinet on January 8, will be published in the Nepal Gazette and take...

30-Sep-2024

Dashain Festival in Nepal: Celebrating Victory of Good Over Evil

The greatest and most widely celebrated Hindu festival in Nepal is Dashain, also known as Vijaya Dashami, Dussera in some parts of India. It is mostly celebrated in the fall season (September or October) depending on the lunar Bikram Sambat calendar which lasts for...

05-Sep-2024

Teej Festivals - Festival of Hindu Women

What is the Tej Festival? Teej is festival that is celebrated by the Hindu women of the community. It is performed by the young unmarried ladies and married women and each with different objectives. Unmarried girls, as girls hoping for marriage, fast for Lord Shiva and unmarried girls a...

19-Aug-2024

Janai Purnima: A Sacred Thread of Tradition in Nepal

Janai Purnima: A Sacred Thread of Tradition in Nepal Janai Purnima also called Raksha Bandhan is one of the most important Hindu festival in Nepal. This is a festival observed during the full moon day of the fifth month in the Nepali calendar known as Shrawan that generally falls i...

24-Mar-2024

Celebrating Holi: The Vibrant Festival of Colors

Holi, the festival of colors, is a jubilant and exuberant celebration observed by millions of people across Nepal and various parts of the world. This ancient Hindu festival marks the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil, making it a time of joy, love, and unity. The festiv...

11-Feb-2024

E-Visa in Nepal

E-Visa in Nepal. The Immigration Bureau has implemented its e-Visa and web-based payment service officiated by Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha. Asserting a complete transition to automated services for immigration management, the bureau unveils its online operational infrastruc...

12-Jan-2024

Helambu – Ama Yangri Trek!

Ama Yangri Trek is a recently opened trekking trail north of Kathmandu Valley. This trekking destination is located in the Helambu region of Sindhupalchowk district. Ama Yangri is one of the highest peaks that is near Kathmandu Valley. You can witness the stu...

08-Dec-2023

Ghorepani Poonhill: A Perfect Trek for Winter Season

Introduction Ghorepani Poonhill is in the beautiful Annapurna region of Nepal. It is the best destination for short treks and offers you a different but delightful experience. This is one of the few trek destinations in Nepal where trekking can be done all around the year, includin...