Nepal has returned to normal life after days of political unrest and nationwide curfews, with transportation, tourism services, and daily business fully operational once again.
The restricted areas of Nepal —famous for their pristine landscapes, rich culture, and limited access—require special permits and, in some cases, higher fees that vary by season and length of stay.
Tourism can be a powerful driver of equality, innovation, and economic development if countries work together, UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili told G20 Tourism Ministers during their recent meeting under South Africa’s presidency.
Continuous monsoon rains have unleashed landslides across Nepal, blocking major highways and stranding travelers just as the autumn trekking season and Dashain festival travel surge begin.
The Expedition Operators Association Nepal (EOA) has bid farewell to two specialized teams tasked with fixing ropes and opening routes on Ama Dablam (6,812 m) and Himlung Himal (7,126 m) for the 2025 autumn climbing season.
The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has published special opening hours for its Tourist Entry Permit Counter in Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu, which issues permits for the Annapurna, Manaslu, and Gaurishankar Conservation Areas during the upcoming Dashain festival.
The dramatic landscapes of Nepal’s Manaslu region witnessed another remarkable feat this week as Hong Kong mountaineer Tsang Yin Hung—widely known as Ada—scaled the 8,163-metre peak in just 18 hours and 53 minutes.