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Tourism key expression of Nepal’s soft power: Foreign Secretary Rai
16 January 2026Foreign Secretary Amrit Bahadur Rai has highlighted tourism as one of the most tangible and effective expressions of Nepal’s soft power, stressing the need for stronger coordination among key institutions to promote the country globally.
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ClimbingMakalu Winter Ascent: Sherpa climber dies, Iranian Alpinist missing
16 January 2026A Sherpa climber has died and an Iranian alpinist is missing on Mt. Makalu after a team from Makalu Adventure reportedly reached the summit of the world’s fifth-highest mountain.
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Travel & LeisureNepal draws strong interest at MATKA 2026 Nordic Travel Fair: NTB
16 January 2026Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is showcasing Nepal’s diverse tourism offerings at MATKA 2026—the largest travel fair in the Nordic region—currently underway at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre in Finland.
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ClimbingSanu Sherpa, Iranian climber summit Mt Makalu in rare winter ascent
15 January 2026Renowned Nepali mountaineer Sanu Sherpa, along with Iranian climber Abolfazl Gozali, successfully summited Mount Makalu (8,485 metres) on Thursday morning, completing a rare winter ascent of the world’s fifth-highest peak.
