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Manaslu–Larke Pass Trekking Route Partially Reopens, TAAN Urges Caution

Kathmandu: The Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) has urged trekkers to exercise caution as the Manaslu–Larke Pass trekking route has partially resumed operations following repair and maintenance work. In a notice issued on Thursday, TAAN stated that the route had partially reopened after Dharche and Chumnubri rural municipalities jointly carried out repairs to access […]

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Floods Cause Estimated Rs 52.67 Billion in Damage to Nepal’s Tourism Sector

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Kathmandu, Nepal: Floods and landslides have caused preliminary estimated damage worth more than Rs 52.67 billion to Nepal’s tourism sector, raising concerns over the recovery of tourism infrastructure and businesses. The damage has affected tourism-related infrastructure and businesses, including hotels, restaurants, trekking routes, bridges and other facilities. The impact has also raised concerns about local

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NATTA Urges Government to Address Uncertainty in Thai Visa Processing for Nepali Travellers

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Kathmandu: The Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) has called on the government to take immediate diplomatic action to address ongoing concerns over Thailand’s visa processing procedures for Nepali travellers. NATTA has stressed that Nepali travellers deserve a respectful, timely and fair visa process, expressing concern that uncertainty surrounding visa decisions is exposing

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KIST Cancer Center Offers Free General Beds and Telemedicine Services for Cancer Patients

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Lalitpur: KIST Cancer Center, operating under KIST Medical College and Teaching Hospital, has announced free general bed and telemedicine services for cancer patients from October 12 to 31, 2026. The initiative marks the first anniversary of the hospital’s palliative care services and coincides with Pink October, the annual breast cancer awareness campaign. The program aims

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Tourism Businesses Move to Form Federation Amid Concerns Over Sector’s Development

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Kathmandu. Tourism-related business associations and umbrella organizations in Nepal have begun preparations to establish a unified tourism federation, citing the need for stronger private-sector coordination and greater government accountability in the development of the tourism industry. A meeting of tourism associations, organizations and business leaders held in Kathmandu on Sunday discussed the formation of a separate

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Bhaktapur Municipality Honors Langtang Goodwill Ambassador Ashok Silwal for Tourism Promotion

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Bhaktapur, Nepal . Bhaktapur Municipality has honored author, journalist, tour guide and Langtang Goodwill Ambassador Ashok Silwal for his contributions to promoting Nepal’s tourism, culture and heritage. Silwal was recognized during a program organized to mark the 47th World Tourism Day in Bhaktapur. Senior politician Narayanman Bijukchhe (Rohit) attended the event as the chief guest,

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Hotel Association Launches National Digital Literacy Campaign for Hospitality Sector

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Year-long initiative aims to connect hotels and restaurants across Nepal with digital technology and AI Kathmandu. The Hotel Professionals Federation Nepal (HPFN) has launched a year-long National Digital Literacy Campaign for the Hotel and Restaurant Industry, aimed at accelerating the digital transformation and strengthening the business capacity of Nepal’s hospitality sector. The campaign was launched

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Three Community Homestays Declared ‘Destination Villages’ on World Tourism Day

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Kathmandu: Three community homestays have been declared ‘Destination Villages’ on the occasion of the 47th World Tourism Day. The Village Tourism Promotion Forum Nepal (VITOF-Nepal) made the announcement at a programme organized by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation to mark World Tourism Day. Tourism Minister Khadga Raj Paudel formally declared the three

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Japan Tourism Expo 2026: Nepal Tourism Board, Private Sector Join Hands for Tourism Promotion

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TOKYO . The four-day Japan Tourism Expo 2026 officially began Thursday at Tokyo Big Sight International Exhibition Center in Tokyo, bringing together tourism stakeholders from around the world under the theme “The Changing Shape of Travel.” Nepal is participating in the prestigious 12th edition of the expo under the leadership of the Nepal Tourism Board

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