A literary event organised in New York to support families affected by Nepal’s floods has raised $1,502, equivalent to around Rs 230,000, through book sales and donations.
Nepal’s mountains remain open to climbers and trekkers despite the recent devastation in Rasuwa and along the Bhotekoshi corridor, said newly appointed Nepal Tourism Board member Pemba Sherpa from Manaslu Base Camp.
Nepal’s warm hospitality can provide a strong foundation for inclusive tourism, but travellers with disabilities need better infrastructure and reliable information to explore the country independently, British broadcaster and disability rights advocate Sophie Morgan said.
Nepal's major trekking destinations remain largely safe for visitors despite disruptions to several access routes following the August 26 flash floods, according to the Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN).