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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...
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...

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...

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...

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...
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...

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...

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 ...

‘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...

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...
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...

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...
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...

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...

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. ...

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...
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...
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...

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...

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...

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...
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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...



































































































