Record-holding climber and tourism entrepreneur Tashi Lakpa Sherpa has called on the government and aviation authorities to address recurring delays and cancellations on Kathmandu-Lukla flights, warning that unreliable air services are affecting tourists and businesses during the busy trekking season.
Six Indian tourists stranded by heavy snowfall in Upper Dolpa have been rescued by helicopter and brought to Dunai, with all reported to be in normal condition, the District Administration Office (DAO) said on Monday.
Record-holding climber and tourism entrepreneur Tashi Lakpa Sherpa has called on the government and aviation authorities to address recurring delays and cancellations on Kathmandu-Lukla flights, warning that unreliable air services are affecting tourists and businesses during the busy trekking season.
Six Indian tourists stranded by heavy snowfall in Upper Dolpa have been rescued by helicopter and brought to Dunai, with all reported to be in normal condition, the District Administration Office (DAO) said on Monday.
Local residents and members of the Khangsar Tourism Management Committee are clearing snow from the trail between Tilicho Base Camp and Tilicho Lake as weather conditions improve in the region.
The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) concluded its 2026 General Assembly in Kathmandu on Saturday, with 95 delegates from 45 countries attending the meeting to decide on the federation’s leadership, finances, membership and future priorities.
Renowned Nepali climber and member of Parliament Mingma Gyabu (David) Sherpa has criticized the recently released documentary The Last First: Winter K2, calling on Apple TV to provide transparency regarding footage ownership, authorization, and commercial use.
Local residents and members of the Khangsar Tourism Management Committee are clearing snow from the trail between Tilicho Base Camp and Tilicho Lake as weather conditions improve in the region.
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has invited Nepali travel content creators, videographers and photographers to apply for an opportunity to produce content showcasing the country's destinations, cultures and traditions.
Six Indian tourists have gone out of contact after being stranded by heavy snowfall in Shey Phoksundo Rural Municipality-8 of Dolpa district, Nepal Police said.
Record-holding climber and tourism entrepreneur Tashi Lakpa Sherpa has called on the government and aviation authorities to address recurring delays and cancellations on Kathmandu-Lukla flights, warning that unreliable air services are affecting tourists and businesses during the busy trekking season.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued a safety circular warning of potential disruptions to flight operations due to severe cyclonic storm Arnab, which is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall to parts of Nepal from Thursday to Saturday.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has begun the process of introducing a satellite-based approach procedure at Pokhara International Airport, which is expected to reduce flight diversions and cancellations during adverse weather and low visibility.
Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 2.853 billion yen, equivalent to approximately Rs 2.767 billion, to Nepal for a project to improve air traffic control facilities at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), including rehabilitation of its ageing control tower and modernisation of critical aviation systems.
The Department of Tourism has urged climbers and trekkers to avoid high-altitude areas as heavy rain, snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches are forecast across Nepal from Wednesday to Sunday.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has issued a safety circular warning of potential disruptions to flight operations due to severe cyclonic storm Arnab, which is expected to bring heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds and snowfall to parts of Nepal from Thursday to Saturday.
The Department of Immigration has stopped issuing trekking permits for restricted areas in Nepal’s high hills and Himalayan regions for October 29-31, as authorities warn of heavy snowfall, snowstorms and avalanches linked to an approaching weather system.
The Nepal National Mountain Guide Association (NNMGA) has issued a weather alert, warning that a system developing over the Bay of Bengal could bring heavy weather to Nepal on October 29 and 30, with heavy snowfall in the Himalayas above the freezing level.
The Press Council Nepal has begun studying and monitoring interviews conducted with critically ill survivors inside intensive care units, including an earlier interview of Everest survivor Dawa Sherpa broadcast by BBC Nepali.
Nepal’s parliamentary tourism committee has called on the government and industry leaders to move beyond reassurances and implement a concrete strategy to rebuild international trust in the country’s travel sector, following the recent Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods.
Preparations for Nepal’s autumn mountaineering season have moved into a new phase on Mt. Manaslu, with the Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOAN) rope-fixing team opening the climbing route and fixing ropes to approximately 200 metres above Camp I.
A six-member Nepali delegation participated in Soy Connext 2026, the flagship global conference of the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC), in Chicago, as Nepal strengthens its engagement with U.S. soybean farmers, exporters and suppliers.
U.S. Soybean Export Council successfully conducted a 'Soy for Nutrition & Innovation' workshop in Kathmandu, featuring regional stakeholders and experts.
Visiting United States Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor on Friday officially unveiled the “Ultra X Gen 2” American cargo drone built by Freefly Systems at Everest Base Camp.
A fundraising event organised by the Himalayan Sherpa Club of Sonoma and the California Sherpa Association has raised more than $100,000 for communities affected by the recent floods in Nepal.
The city of Anseong will host the 2026 Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival from October 2 to 5 at Anseong Matchum Land and along Anseongcheon Stream, with an opening-eve festival scheduled for October 1.
A landslide near Khotro Khola along the Besisahar-Manang road has temporarily blocked traffic, the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) said.
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