Community Homestay Network was awarded Resilience through cultural diversity award on 31 May 2019 by International Institute for Peace through Tourism ( IIPT ) at the ASIAN RESILIENCE SUMMIT, Nepal 2019. The event was jointly organized by the Global Travel and Tourism Resilience Council, the World Tourism Organisation of the United Nations (UNWTO) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). Continue reading
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Ghalegaun ( Beautiful than ever )

A view of Ghalegaun in Lamjung, on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Photo: THT
One of the most amazing tourism villages of Nepal “Ghalegaun” also known as Asia’s model tourism village which lies in Kholosothar rural Municipality of Nepal has undergone a beautiful change in its appearance. The old Zinc sheets on the roofs are now all replaced by new red zinc sheets.
Under the plan of developing Ghalegaun as a smart village, the provincial government has provided 2.9 million rupees in order to replace old zinc roofs with brand new red zinc sheets. Similarly, the Municipality also provided 1.5 million for the same Plan. Continue reading
Kami Rita Scales Everest 23rd Time
On 15th May 2019 Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record of scaling the summit of Mt. Everest for 22 times. It was his 23rd time on 15th May. He already broke the records by Apa Sherpa and Phurba Tashi Sherpa who had made the ascent for 21 times and are already retired from mountaineering. Continue reading
Traveling with a child? Now it’s Easier with Royal Mountain Travel.
Taking care of a child or infants can be very challenging for every parent while traveling. It is even more difficult if the parents are adventure lovers. Traveling off road with a child can increase the risk of minor injuries and accidents, during long and shorts drives it becomes hard to control a child and their curiosity which can create a big question mark on the child’s safety. It is always hard for parents to continuously carry their child in their laps while traveling.
Kathmandu FAM Trip From US (February 19-26)
Turkish Airlines Houston office is improving its Katmandu (KTM) traffic through agencies. This Fam Trip was organized in collaboration with High Point travel of Dallas and Royal Mountain Travel of Katmandu, Nepal.
Three representatives from Highpoint Travel and three of their high producing group leaders had opportunity to fly in business class and they were very much enjoyed the service as well as the comfort. They also had chance to experience Istanbul Lounge where they spent the time to relax and wait for their next flight to Nepal. Continue reading
Kathmandu, Nepal is one of Lonely Planet’s top cities to visit in 2019
Pack your bags because Lonely Planet has released its Best in Travel series, featuring the top cities to visit in 2019. Continue reading
Royal Mountain Travel’s new initiative – ‘Women Behind E-Wheels’
Royal Mountain Travel has introduced electric cars, Hyundai Kona as a mode of new transportation facilities to tour inside the Kathmandu Valley. The company aimed to encourage the city to adopt the electronic vehicle for the improvement of the city’s weather.
It is also aimed to satisfy the demand of travelers who wanted to be a part of responsible tourism. Green Energy is a, certainly, a demand of the future, and the Royal Mountain Travel has always been a great advocate for responsible and sustainable tourism. Continue reading
Nepal welcomes over 1 million tourists in 2018
Nepal’s tourism sector witnessed phenomenal growth in international tourist arrivals in 2018 as the Himalayan country received over 1.1 million tourists, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) said on Tuesday.
Kathmandu, Nepal grabs its station in Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities to visit in 2019
The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu; an ancient city of arts and culture, has been selected as ‘Top Ten Cities to Visit in 2019’
Nepal set to double tiger population under WWF global plan
Nepal is set to become the first country to double its tiger population as part of the World Wildlife Foundation’s (WWF) “Tx2” programme which aims to double the number of tigers all over the world.
Nepal’s tiger population has risen to 235 from the baseline population of 121 counted in 2009, the WWF said in a statement released to commemorate National Conservation Day.