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IFMGA guides Riten Jangbu, Ashish awarded Korea’s prestigious golden ice axes
28 December 2025Two Nepali mountain guides have been awarded with the prestigious climbing honour for their voluntary role in high-altitude rescue operations at Mera Peak.Two Nepali mountain guides have been awarded with the prestigious climbing honour for their voluntary role in high-altitude rescue operations at Mera Peak.
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ClimbingNMA officials observe final exams of professional mountain guide trainees
29 December 2025Senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) on Sunday observed the final examinations of trainees who recently completed the Summer Skill Course under the Professional Mountain Guide Training programme, implemented under a new curriculum approved by the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT).
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AviationHeated brawl at Kathmandu Airport affects Buddha Air flight, raises security alarms
28 December 2025A routine domestic flight departure descended into chaos at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Friday morning (December 26) after a physical altercation broke out among passengers at a boarding gate.
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Travel & LeisureTAAN trains 23 trekking guides as Trail Inspectors to boost safety and sustainability
28 December 2025In a move aimed at strengthening trail safety and sustainability across Nepal’s trekking routes, the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has trained 23 professional trekking guides as certified trail inspectors and auditors, as the country prepares for upcoming trekking season.
