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‘Tourism Alone Can Transform Nepal, If We Get the Basics Right’ – Ramesh Hamal, Managing Director, Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort

– Interview – As Nepal looks to unlock the full potential of its tourism sector, Ramesh Hamal believes the country must shift its focus from low-value mass tourism to high-value, sustainable touri...

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From Lockdown Donuts to a Full Menu: The Rise of Kafe Kazi

– Food Review – Rikesh Shrestha never took to baking, despite having a deep love for cooking. Growing up, he gravitated toward continental, oriental, and Newari cuisines, spending hours in the kit...

tourismface.com4w ago

A House for the Weary: How Hotel Pauwa is Redefining Nepali Hospitality

Hotel Pauwa is more than a hospitality brand. It is a revival of an ancient Nepali tradition and a bold bet that culture, not luxury, is what travelers truly seek. Dhurba Neupane, Vice-Chairman of...

tourismface.com4w ago

Community Homestay Brings New Hope for Tourism and Livelihoods in Palpa

Local residents of Nisdi Rural Municipality–3, JhiruwasDharkesing in Palpa district have expressed happiness after the establishment of a community homestay program three years ago. With guests arr...

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The Woman Who Saw Gold in Garbage

Somewhere on a street in Kathmandu right now, someone is walking past a plastic bottle. Sarita Bajracharya would pick it up and make something beautiful out of it. A plastic bottle. A torn milk wr...

tourismface.com6w ago

NTB, TikTok Conclude Three-Day Travel Content Creation Workshop

Kathmandu, June 29: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), in partnership with TikTok, has concluded a three-day Travel Content Creation Workshop aimed at strengthening digital storytelling skills among to...

tourismface.com6w ago

China-Nepal Exploration Tour Launched to Boost High-End Tourism

Kathmandu, June 29: A new tourism initiative aimed at strengthening Nepal-China tourism cooperation was officially launched in Kathmandu on Saturday. The “China-Nepal Exploration Tour” project see...

tourismface.com7w ago

Beyond Momo: Nepal’s Undiscovered Kitchen Deserves a Seat at the World’s Table

Photo by Sajan Rajbahak on Unsplash You’ve heard of Everest. You’ve probably heard of momo. But have you tasted chhurpi, the smoky hard cheese of the Himalayas? Have you sat down to a Thakali thal...

tourismface.com7w ago

More Than Sweets: How Makkuse is Packaging Nepal’s Heritage

For 26-year-old Samiksha Shrestha, the taste of pustakari and gundpak brings back childhood memories. She remembers visiting a local sweet shop in Nardevi with her mother and insisting on buying th...

tourismface.com7w ago

Summits for a Cause: From Island Peak to Ama Dablam, and the Journey Toward K2

Nepal has a way of changing you. The moment you step into the Kathmandu valley; the smell of incense, the distant white tips of giants barely visible through the haze, you understand that this is n...

tourismface.com7w ago

From the Himalayas to the World: Nepal’s Wellness Moment Has Arrived

– Cover Story – The modern world is stressed. Geopolitical conflicts, mental health crises, climate emergencies, and the relentless rise of both communicable and non-communicable diseases have pus...

tourismface.com7w ago

Nepal: From Trekking Destination to Himalayan Wellness Hub

Editorial For decades, Nepal has been recognized globally as a premier destination for trekking, mountaineering, and adventure tourism. While this identity has contributed significantly to the cou...

tourismface.com8w ago

Pakistan Honors Over 200 Nepali Students with Scholarships

Kathmandu: The Embassy of Pakistan in Nepal has awarded scholarships to more than 200 outstanding Nepali students during the 14th Annual Ambassador of Pakistan Scholarship Ceremony held in Kathmand...

tourismface.com8w ago

Endangered Red Panda Spotted in Three Local Levels of Kalikot

redpanda Manma (Kalikot), June 17: The endangered red panda has been spotted in three local levels of Kalikot district in Karnali Province, raising hopes for the conservation of the rare species i...

tourismface.com8w ago

MDH Pharmaceuticals Receives International Quality Achievement Award

Kathmandu, June 17: Nepali pharmaceutical company MDH Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. has received the prestigious ‘Quality Achievement Award 2026’, marking a significant international recognition for th...

tourismface.com8w ago

Nepal Showcases Tourism Potential at ITE Hong Kong 2026

Kathmandu, June 15: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), along with eight leading travel trade companies from Nepal, successfully participated in the International Travel Expo (ITE) Hong Kong 2026 held from ...

tourismface.com8w ago

‘Adhura Sapana’ Launched: Preserving the Legacy of 45 Martyrs of the Gen-Z Movement

Tourism face Kathmandu — Adhura Sapana (The Unfinished Dream): Gen-Z Movement – Rebellion, Sacrifice, Good Governance, and the Stories of 45 Martyrs, a book documenting the lives, aspirations, and...

tourismface.com9w ago

Nepal to Be Developed as International Wellness Tourism Destination: Minister Poudel

Kathmandu, June 14: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadga Raj Poudel has announced plans to position Nepal as a leading international destination for wellness tourism. The initia...

tourismface.com9w ago

Nepal Unveils Rs 8.71 Billion Plan to Tackle Air Pollution

air polution1 Kathmandu, June 14: The government is moving ahead with a major initiative to improve air quality and reduce pollution across the country. The Nepal Clean Air and Prosperity Project...

tourismface.com9w ago

Nepal’s Tiger Track Ecolodge Honoured at Architizer A+ Awards 2026

Kathmandu, June 12: Tiger Track Ecolodge in Bardiya has won the Architizer A+ Awards 2026, one of the world’s leading architecture awards, earning the “Popular Choice Winner” title in the Sustainab...

tourismface.com9w ago

Five Festivals and Dances Added to National Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Kathmandu, June 12: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has included five festivals and cultural practices in Nepal’s national list of intangible cultural heritage. A ministerial d...

tourismface.com9w ago

ICIMOD Warns of Flood, Landslide Risks Despite Weak Monsoon Forecast

Kathmandu, June 11: The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has projected below-normal monsoon rainfall across parts of the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region, includin...

tourismface.com9w ago

Nepal Showcases Tourism Potential at ITE Hong Kong 2026

Kathmandu, June 11: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), along with eight leading tourism companies, is participating in the International Travel Expo (ITE) Hong Kong 2026 being held from June 11 to 14. ...

tourismface.com9w ago

Nepal a World-Class Destination for Spiritual Tourism: British Ambassador Fenn

Kathmandu, June 11: British Ambassador to Nepal, Rob Fenn, has praised Nepal as a world-renowned destination for spiritual and adventure tourism following his recent visits to Lumbini, the Sagarmat...

tourismface.com9w ago

Mountaineers Honoured on 70th Anniversary of First Manaslu Ascent

manasalu Kathmandu, June 11: Mountaineers and organizations involved in mountain conservation and promotion were honoured on Wednesday to mark the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Mt Manasl...

tourismface.com9w ago

Pokhara Tourism Entrepreneurs Launch Promotion Campaign in Kolkata

Pokhara, June 11: Tourism entrepreneurs from Pokhara are launching a special promotional campaign in Kolkata, India, to attract more Indian visitors to Nepal’s tourism capital. The Gandaki chapter...

tourismface.com9w ago

Flydubai to Launch Daily Pokhara-Dubai Flights from September 23

Kathmandu, June 10: Flydubai is set to begin daily direct flights between Pokhara and Dubai from September 23, marking the first direct air connection between Pokhara and the Middle East. Accordin...

tourismface.com9w ago

UNESCO, Tourism Ministry Begin Listing Intangible Cultural Heritage of Thame

SONY DSC Kathmandu, June 10: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, in collaboration with UNESCO Kathmandu, has started the process of documenting and listing the intangible cultural...

tourismface.com9w ago

Pokhara, Bharatpur, Lumbini Launch ‘Silver Triangle’ Tourism Partnership

Kaski, June 10: A tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed among Pokhara Metropolitan City, Bharatpur Metropolitan City and Lumbini Cultural Municipality to jointly promote tour...

tourismface.com9w ago

Nepal Generates Rs 1.26 Billion from Spring Mountaineering Season

Kathmandu, June 10: Nepal’s spring mountaineering season has concluded with 1,195 domestic and foreign climbers obtaining permits to scale 31 peaks, including Mt Everest. According to the Departme...

tourismface.com9w ago

British Ambassador Calls Nepal a ‘Living Laboratory’ for Climate Innovation

Kathmandu, June 9: British Ambassador to Nepal, Rob Fenn, has described Nepal as a “living laboratory” for climate adaptation and innovation. The ambassador made the remarks at a gathering of stak...

tourismface.com9w ago

Drones Transform Everest Operations, Improving Safety and Efficiency

Kathmandu, June 9: The growing use of drone technology on Mount Everest has significantly improved safety and efficiency during this year’s climbing season, reducing the risks faced by Sherpa guide...

tourismface.com9w ago

Solar Backup System Installed at Khayarkandra Community Homestays

Kanchanpur, June 9: The Khayarkandra community homestays in Shuklaphanta Municipality–3, established to promote eco-friendly tourism and improve the income of rural communities, have recently been ...

tourismface.com9w ago

Marriott, MS Group to Launch Nepal’s First JW Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu, June 9: Marriott International and Nepal’s MS Group have signed an agreement to introduce the first JW Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu Valley, further expanding Nepal’s luxury hospitality se...

tourismface.com9w ago

Marriott, CG Hospitality to Launch Ritz-Carlton and Westin Hotels in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, June 8 : Marriott International and CG Hospitality Global have announced plans to bring two new luxury and premium hotels to Kathmandu, the Ritz-Carlton Kathmandu and the Westin Kathmand...

tourismface.com12w ago

Nepal: Where Wellness is a way of life—A New Era for Tourism Begins

Srijana Nepali As the Government of Nepal has announced a major strategic shift toward Wellness Tourism, we are beginning to recognize that wellness has always been deeply rooted within Nepalese t...

tourismface.com13w ago

Everest Climbing Route Opened for Spring Expedition Season

Kathmandu, May 15: The climbing route to Mount Everest has been officially opened for this year’s spring expedition season after ropes were fixed from the Everest Base Camp to the summit. Accordin...

tourismface.com13w ago

NTB Clarifies No New Restrictions for Indian Tourists

Kathmandu, May 13: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has urged media outlets, digital platforms and the public not to spread unverified information regarding travel regulations for Indian tourists visiting...

tourismface.com13w ago

Hamro Patro Remit Launches ‘Send Local, Support Local’ Campaign

Kathmandu, May 13: Hamro Patro Remit has launched a new social initiative titled “Send Local, Support Local” aimed at supporting local communities and students in Nepal through its remittance servi...

tourismface.com13w ago

Ghandruk Circular Trail Emerging as New Tourist Attraction

Gandaki, May 13: A newly developed circular hiking trail in Ghandruk village of Kaski district has started attracting tourists with its scenic mountain views, forests, traditional settlements and p...