Members of the Polish Armed Forces completed a series of high-altitude parachute jumps in Nepal’s Khumbu region from November 4 to 6, with drop zones at Syangboche and the Ama Dablam Base Camp.
The Ministry of Health and Population has issued new standards for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of altitude sickness in high-altitude and Himalayan areas, including provisions for emergency evacuation, referral and the supply of essential medicines and equipment.
The Department of Immigration has fined a trekking agency and four Mexican nationals for entering the restricted area of Lower Dolpa without obtaining the required trekking permits.
Members of the Polish Armed Forces completed a series of high-altitude parachute jumps in Nepal’s Khumbu region from November 4 to 6, with drop zones at Syangboche and the Ama Dablam Base Camp.
The Ministry of Health and Population has issued new standards for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of altitude sickness in high-altitude and Himalayan areas, including provisions for emergency evacuation, referral and the supply of essential medicines and equipment.
The Department of Immigration has fined a trekking agency and four Mexican nationals for entering the restricted area of Lower Dolpa without obtaining the required trekking permits.
Sixteen candidates have been shortlisted for the post of chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), following an evaluation of applications submitted for the position.
The Ministry of Health and Population has issued new standards for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of altitude sickness in high-altitude and Himalayan areas, including provisions for emergency evacuation, referral and the supply of essential medicines and equipment.
The 7 Summit Foundation (7SF) has formally opened Everest Buddha View Park near Pikey Peak in Solukhumbu district, aiming to attract domestic and international tourists to the region.
Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa has received the ‘Sherpa of the Year’ award from the Union of Asian Alpine Associations (UAAA) for his achievements and contribution to mountaineering.
Sixteen candidates have been shortlisted for the post of chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), following an evaluation of applications submitted for the position.
Nepal received 132,814 international tourists in October 2026, marking a 3.4 percent increase compared with the same month last year, according to data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
Nepal and Sri Lanka have discussed strengthening tourism cooperation during a meeting between Nepal's Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadak Raj Paudel (Ganess) and Sri Lankan Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe at the World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026.
An Indian tourist was killed and a New Zealander and helicopter pilots were injured when two helicopters collided while landing at Pheriche in the Everest region on Tuesday morning, prompting Nepal's aviation regulator to launch an investigation.
An Indian tourist died and two persons including a New Zealander sustained injuries after two helicopters collided and crashed at Pheriche in the Mount Everest region this morning, officials 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 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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