A damaged section of the trail leading to the David Lama Bivouac shelter at Upper Jabo, on the Tashi Lapcha Pass route connecting the Rolwaling and Khumbu regions, has raised concerns about the safety of trekkers and climbers using the high-altitude route.
Flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River has severely damaged trekking trails and washed away suspension bridges in the Manaslu Conservation Area, prompting authorities to suspend trekking to Chum Valley until further notice.
The Tourist Guide Association of Nepal (Turgan), in coordination with Tourist Police, has taken action against tourist guides operating without licences during inspections at Basantapur and Swayambhu.
Around 100 foreign tourists and 80 Nepali trekking workers remain stranded in the Manaslu region following a landslide and adverse weather in the Tsum Valley, prompting the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) to seek urgent government coordination for their rescue.
Trekkers forced to abandon Manaslu itineraries because of flood-damaged trails will now be allowed to enter the Annapurna Conservation Area using their existing Manaslu permits, providing an alternative route during the peak trekking season.
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has partnered with TikTok to promote Nepal as a travel destination through a campaign encouraging users to share videos of the country's landscapes, cultural heritage and travel experiences.
Trekking routes in the Nar-Phu region of Manang, including the trail to Kang La Pass, are open amid generally clear weather, according to the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP).
Imagine a mother in Basantapur whose child urgently needs a toilet. An older man visiting Kathmandu for a hospital appointment faces the same difficulty while waiting for transport.
Nepali travellers planning to visit Thailand have been advised to apply for visas at least a month before departure, as the Royal Thai Embassy in Kathmandu seeks to reduce processing delays caused by incomplete applications and inadequate supporting documents.
The Bagmati provincial government is monitoring challenges facing the hotel industry and working to address concerns raised by hoteliers, Minister for Industry, Tourism, Labour and Transport Rajendra Prajapati said.