Barely days into office, newly appointed Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadakraj Paudel, popularly known as Ganesh Paudel, has held an extensive consultation with stakeholders from across Nepal's tourism sector, signalling an intent to move quickly on long-standing industry concerns.
Khadakraj Paudel, newly appointed Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, assumed office at Singha Durbar on Friday, hours after taking the oath of office and secrecy from President Ramchandra Paudel at Sheetal Niwas, vowing to make the ministry the starting point of Nepal's prosperity blueprint.
The Khumbu Pasanglhamu Rural Municipality has issued an urgent safety notice for trekkers, guides, and porters using the Khongma La Pass — also known as Dolmi Ri — following a rise in fatalities on the high-altitude glacial route in recent years.
The presidents of Nepal's major tourism industry associations have held a first meeting with newly appointed Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadakraj Paudel, using the occasion to outline key priorities for revitalising the sector under the new government.
Nepal's travel trade has achieved a significant milestone on the global stage with the appointment of Kumar Mani Thapaliya, President of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), to the Board of Directors of the United Federation of Travel Agents' Associations (UFTAA).
The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has successfully concluded a Storytelling Training Programme for tourism professionals, with a closing session held in Kathmandu on March 31.
The United States has downgraded its travel advisory for Nepal from Level 3 to Level 2, signalling improved security conditions following months of political unrest that had prompted Washington to urge Americans to reconsider travel to the country.
Renowned for its high-quality adventure services, one of the country’s largest expedition outfitters, 8K Expeditions Pvt Ltd, marked its fifth anniversary today, renewing its commitment to providing responsible and professional services in the years ahead.
Nepal welcomed 120,516 international visitors in March 2026, reaching 94.6% of pre-pandemic March 2019 levels, according to data released by the Nepal Tourism Board — a figure that reflects the country's continued recovery as a global tourism destination despite a marginal year-on-year dip.
The Annapurna Conservation Area (ACA) welcomed 48,513 tourists in March 2026, with foreign visitors and South Asian travelers combining to reflect robust demand for one of Nepal's most celebrated natural and cultural destinations.