Travel & Leisure

Autumn climbing season sees 1,450 climbers on 175 teams, USD 1,812,611 royalty collected

2025-11-02T13:28

Nepal’s mountains have remained active this autumn, with the Department of Tourism reporting that up to October 31, 1,450 climbers from 175 expedition teams received permits for various peaks across the country.

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Manaslu trekking route reopens as weather improves, TAAN urges caution

2025-11-02T17:03

The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has announced that the Manaslu trekking route, including the Larke Pass section, has reopened for trekking as weather conditions begin to improve across the region.

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The cost of dreaming with Nepali passport

2025-11-03T11:03

This week, I was supposed to be in Bogotá, Colombia, representing Nepal at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP 2025) - a global platform bringing together researchers  and advocates from around the world.

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Nepal’s tourism bounces back: Nearly one million visitors so far in 2025 as mountaineering and FDI lift sector

2025-11-03T11:33

Nepal’s tourism sector continues to regain altitude, nearing full recovery from the pandemic downturn.

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HAN engages with World Bank Group on boosting hotel sector investment

2025-11-06T18:46

The Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) held an interaction with the World Bank Group’s Country Private Sector Diagnostic Study (CPDS) team in Kathmandu on Thursday to discuss investment prospects, policy reforms, and strategies for the sustainable growth of Nepal’s hotel and tourism sector.

Global

California Sherpa Association elects new board

2025-11-11T14:31

The California Sherpa Association (CSA) has unanimously elected new leadership through its annual general assembly, according to CSA.

Global

Shaikha Al Nowais appointed first woman Secretary-General of UN Tourism

2025-11-12T10:59

Shaikha Al Nowais has been confirmed as the new Secretary-General of UN Tourism, becoming the first woman to lead the United Nations specialized agency for tourism in its 50-year history.

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Travel Trade delegates at WTM London decry poor pavilion placement, demand refund from NTB

2025-11-07T11:51

Participants allege Nepal’s stall was placed in a ‘dark corner,’ hurting visibility, business prospects, and tourism promotion

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Clear skies return as weather improves across Nepal’s key travel regions

2025-11-13T11:46

After weeks of erratic weather marked by unseasonal rain, snowfall, and the lingering effects of a late-season cyclone, clear skies have finally returned across most parts of Nepal.

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IMTA–EAN MoU paves way for stronger global cooperation in sustainable mountain tourism

2025-11-14T12:01

In a significant boost for sustainable adventure tourism, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) and Everest Alliance Nepal (EAN) have signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening global and regional cooperation in mountain conservation and responsible tourism.