After weeks of erratic weather marked by unseasonal rain, snowfall, and the lingering effects of a late-season cyclone, clear skies have finally returned across most parts of Nepal.
In a significant boost for sustainable adventure tourism, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (IMTA) and Everest Alliance Nepal (EAN) have signed a multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening global and regional cooperation in mountain conservation and responsible tourism.
The Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal (HRA) has received a fresh consignment of mountain rescue equipment from the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a significant boost to ongoing efforts to enhance the safety of trekkers and climbers in Nepal’s high-altitude regions.
A landmark conservation effort in the Kanchenjunga region has concluded with strong results, showcasing how community leadership can advance biodiversity protection in one of Nepal’s most important mountain ecosystems.
Tourism in Karnali Province recorded mixed progress in the last fiscal year, with overall tourist arrivals rising by 1.72 percent despite a significant drop in visitors from India and China, according to a new study by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB).
A comprehensive site assessment for an Early Warning System (EWS) in Thame and downstream settlements of Khumbu has been completed, marking a critical step toward strengthening glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF) preparedness in the Everest region, the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee (SPCC) said.
Extreme heat is the fastest-growing climate-related hazard reshaping disaster patterns across Asia and the Pacific, with projections showing potential economic losses could balloon to nearly US$500 billion by century's end, according to a UN report launched this week.
Following a record autumn climbing season on Ama Dablam, a team from the Expedition Operators Association Nepal has conducted a comprehensive cleanup and safety upgrade on the 6,814-meter peak.
The #photoNepal International Group Painting Exhibition concludes today at Nepal Tourism Board's Bhrikutimandap premises, marking the finale of a three-day celebration of the initiative's 100th episode milestone.
Nepal's trekking and tourism industry is pushing for sweeping policy changes aimed at enhancing safety, competitiveness, and revenue generation, following a high-level meeting between industry leaders and the Ministry of Finance.