Kathmandu. Tourism entrepreneur and social worker Bhavishwar Sharma has donated 25 chairs to the Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) to help it resume operations after the recent damage caused by the “Genji Movement” protests on September 8 and 9 (Bhadra 23–24). Several government offices, including the DAO, were completely destroyed in the incident. Following the […]
Kathmandu: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has launched a new monthly digital publication titled “Tourism Insights”, featuring key statistics, trends, and global perspectives related to the tourism sector. The platform aims to provide policymakers, industry stakeholders, and researchers with reliable, data-driven insights to support evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning for tourism growth. The publication was
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve Location Province: Koshi Province Districts: Sunsari, Saptari, and Udayapur Established: 1976 A.D. (2033 B.S.) Area: 175 sq. km Buffer Zone: 173 sq. km Altitude: 75–81 meters above sea level Coordinates: Lies on the floodplain of the Sapta Koshi River, the largest river of Nepal. Overview Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve is Nepal’s
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Pathibhara Devi Temple Location Province: Koshi Province District: Taplejung Elevation: 3,794 meters (12,448 feet) above sea level Coordinates: ~19 km northeast of Phungling Bazaar (Taplejung headquarters) Religious and Cultural Significance Pathibhara Devi Temple is among Nepal’s most sacred shrines, revered by Hindus and Kiratis (Limbu community) alike.The goddess Pathibhara Devi (also known as Mukkumlung by
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Makalu Barun National Park Location Province: Koshi Province (formerly Province No. 1) Districts: Sankhuwasabha and Solukhumbu Established: 1992 Area: 1,500 sq. km (approx.) Buffer Zone: 830 sq. km Altitude Range: 435 m (Arun River valley) to 8,463 m (Mt. Makalu) Highlights & Landscape Makalu Barun National Park is the only protected area on Earth with
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Kathmandu. The climbing route to Mount Ama Dablam (6,812m) has officially opened for the Autumn 2025 mountaineering season after a rope-fixing team from the Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOA-Nepal) successfully reached the summit. The achievement marks the official start of one of Nepal’s most awaited climbing seasons, drawing international and national climbers eager to scale
Kathmandu: Global mobility and urban services platform inDrive has officially announced renowned Nepali actress Swastima Khadka as its Brand Ambassador for Nepal. Alongside this appointment, the company launched its new 360° campaign titled “Your Journey Begins With Your Choice”, reflecting inDrive’s commitment to freedom of choice, fairness, and transparency for all users. The newly launched
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Kathmandu. Nepal Tourism Board’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Deepak Raj Joshi has stressed the importance of guaranteeing a sense of security assurance to boost the morale of the country’s tourism sector. Addressing the 35th Special General Assembly of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), CEO Joshi said that Nepal’s tourism industry suffered significant losses during the
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Malikarjun Temple (Shree Shailya Shikhar Malikarjun Temple) in Darchula, Sudurpashchim Province. Overview & Significance The Shree Shailya Shikhar Malikarjun Temple is a Hindu temple in Malikarjun Rural Municipality, Darchula District, Sudurpashchim Province. Deities worshipped are Lord Shiva (“Arjun” part) and Goddess Parvati (“Malika” part). So “Malika = Parvati” and “Arjun = Shiva.” The temple and
Tripura Sundari Temple (Ransaini), Baitadi Overview & Significance Name / Local Names: The temple is known as Tripura Sundari Temple, also locally called Ransaini Bhagwati or just Ransaini. Location: It is situated in Dasharathchand Municipality, Baitadi District, Sudurpashchim, Nepal. More precisely, near Gothalapani (market area). Architecture: Pagoda‐style temple, with decorative features (e.g. red marble
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