Sometimes it is a person or place that sets the tone of a trip. For me, it was a wall. More specifically, a 1,000-foot-long rock wall that divided some buckwheat crops from the wild Himalayan peaks beyond.
Tourism emerged as a central theme for economic transformation at the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), where global experts underscored its potential to diversify economies, create jobs, and foster inclusion.
Nepal’s tourism sector has recorded steady growth, with tourist arrivals surpassing the 1.1 million mark in the fiscal year 2081/82, according to the Department of Tourism’s latest annual report.
The Department of Tourism (DoT) has officially released its annual report for the fiscal year 2081/82, outlining key developments, achievements, and challenges in Nepal’s tourism sector.
Mt Everest continues to dominate Nepal’s mountaineering economy, generating nearly 79% of total climbing royalties and driving the sector’s earnings to a record NPR 918 million in fiscal year 2081/82 — a 19.08% increase from the previous year.
Lalitpur is set for a splash of Thai flavor later this month as the Royal Thai Embassy in Kathmandu teams up with the Thai Trade Centre, New Delhi, to bring “Journey to Thailand & Top Thai Brands 2025” to The Plaza, Pulchowk, from August 29 to 31.
TikTok has teamed up with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) to launch a global campaign aimed at showcasing Nepal’s natural beauty, cultural heritage, and adventure experiences to millions worldwide.
Tourism entrepreneur Phurba Gyalje Sherpa has been elected as the new President of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), securing victory over his rival Kul Bahadur Gurung by a margin of 54 votes.