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After scaling Everest 15 times, Aang Phurba completes five of the Seven Summits
17 August 2026A renowned climber who has scaled Mt Everest 15 times has also completed five of the Seven Summits, after recently scaling the highest mountain in Europe.
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Travel & LeisureHAN seeks bigger NTB budget for India, China and Buddhist markets to boost Nepal tourism promotion
17 August 2026The Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) has submitted its recommendations for the Nepal Tourism Board’s budget for fiscal year 2083/84, calling for stronger funding for international tourism promotion and programmes aimed at expanding key source markets.
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Travel & LeisureUnlicensed guides face action as Turgan steps up checks amid Bagmati tourism office warning
16 August 2026The Tourist Guide Association of Nepal (Turgan) has begun taking action against individuals guiding tourists without valid licences, stepping up enforcement in coordination with the Tourist Police as authorities intensify efforts to ensure only legally authorised guides serve visitors.
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Travel & LeisureBharat Jung Pandey elected NATTA president after triangular contest
15 August 2026Bharat Jung Pandey has been elected president of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) for the 2026–28 term, defeating Yubika Bhandari and Jiswan Tuladhar Shrestha in a three-way contest.
