First Ascent of Mt. Pathibhara Opens New Era of Himalayan Exploration in Eastern Nepal

KATHMANDU, October 30 In a landmark achievement for Himalayan exploration, a five-member international team has completed the first recorded ascent of Mt. Pathibhara (6,686m) in eastern Nepal’s Taplejung district, scaling the mountain’s previously... Read more »

Tourist Arrivals Near Pre-Pandemic Levels: Nepal Welcomes 128,443 Visitors in October

KATHMANDU, November 3Nepal’s tourism sector has nearly reached its pre-pandemic strength, welcoming 128,443 international visitors in October 2025, according to data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). The figure represents a... Read more »

Autumn Climbing Season Draws 1,450 Climbers to Nepal’s Peaks, Royalties Exceed USD 1.8 Million

KATHMANDU, November 2Nepal’s autumn mountaineering season has recorded strong momentum, with 1,450 climbers from 83 countries receiving permits to scale the Himalayas across 175 expedition teams, according to a report from the... Read more »

Manaslu Trek Route Reopens as Weather Clears, Trekkers Resume Journey Across Larke Pass

KATHMANDU, November 2 The popular Manaslu trekking route, including the high-altitude Larke Pass, has officially reopened following days of disruption caused by rain and snowfall, according to the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal... Read more »
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Heavy Snowfall Halts Trekking in Annapurna, Manaslu, and Mustang as Weather Worsens Across Himalayas

Authorities issue nationwide advisories; trekkers urged to stay safe and delay high-altitude travel KATHMANDU, October 28Heavy snowfall and rainfall have disrupted trekking activities across Nepal’s major Himalayan regions, including the Annapurna Base... Read more »

132 Climbers Granted Permits for Mountaineering in Autumn

Kathmandu: This year’s autumn season has seen a surge in climbers obtaining permits for mountaineering, including for Mount Manaslu and various other peaks. According to the Department of Tourism, so far, a... Read more »
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Sagar Pandey Elected as President of TAAN

Kathmandu, September 3: Sagar Pandey has been elected as the President of the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN). The 46th General Assembly of TAAN, which commenced on Monday, elected Pandey along... Read more »

Tara Air Resumes Pokhara-Jomsom Flights from Today

Kathmandu, September 3: Tara Air has announced the resumption of its Pokhara-Jomsom flights starting 3rd Sepetember 2024 till 15 December 2024. The airline had suspended this route due to unfavorable weather conditions... Read more »

Spanish Tourist Found Dead, Another Still Missing in Annapurna Region

Pokhara, August 27: The body of a Spanish man has been found while a Spanish woman remains missing after the two went missing during a trek in the Annapurna region. The tourists... Read more »
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Highway to Kailash Mansarovar Blocked

August 24, Rasuwa – The pilgrimage to Kailash Mansarovar has been disrupted due to road damage on the Chinese side caused by heavy rainfall. Chief District Officer of Rasuwa, Bednidhi Khanal, informed... Read more »