KATHMANDU: The birthplace of Gautam Buddha in Nepal has been named as one of the best Asian destinations to visit in 2018, according to Lonely Planet’s 2018 ‘Best in Asia’ list. Continue reading
Aug 19, 2018-Tourist arrivals to Nepal jumped 73.5 percent in the month of July, largely due to a sharp increase in the number of travelers from countries like India, China, the US and the UK, according to statistics released by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).
The inflow of foreign tourists (via both air and land routes) in Nepal increased by 13 per cent in the first six months of 2018 as compared to the same period last year, according to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Continue reading
Nepal’s most-awaited new international airport is making a fast-paced movement to become a reality soon.
With two new wide-body Airbus aircraft being added to its fleet, Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) expects its stake in international passenger movement to grow by at least five per cent.
The Community Homestay Network (CHN), a renowned company operating in line with the spirit of Sustainable and Responsible tourism in Nepal , has been selected by Booking.com – as among top 10 world startups in sustainable tourism for 2018, and has been awarded with the grant of € 225,000 from Booking Booster Program.
The 2nd Himalayan Travel Mart 2018 (HTM 2018) kicked off in the capital on 1st of June to 3rd of June, 2018.
The HTM, hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Civil Aviation, was organised by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) in coordination with national and international tourism associations.
The HTM 2018 ended with several sessions, including an HTM conference, International Travel Bloggers and Media Conference, and a Buyers and Sellers Meet.
As per the record of Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), a total of 158,578 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Region, which is popular for mountain views and some of the best trekking trails in the world, in 2017. The number is 38.88 percent higher than the figures of 2016. Continue reading
KATHMANDU: A trekking route that was developed targeting the people with disabilities has come into operation in Annapurna Rural Municipality- 1 of Kaski district.
KATHMANDU, Mar 29: Kami Rita Sherpa, one of the three world record holders for summiting the Mt. Everest most times, has embarked to set a new world record by climbing the world’s highest peak for 22 times.
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