Global

New York Mayor Mamdani joins Buddhist communities from 10 nations for historic Vesak Day gathering in Queens

2026-07-05T17:57

Buddhist communities representing ten countries came together in Jackson Heights, Queens, on Sunday for what organizers describe as the largest unified Vesak Day celebration in New York City's history, drawing hundreds of devotees, monastics and city officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

Climbing

From Pokhara's first regular int'l flights to digital mountaineering permits: Govt lists 100-day tourism achievements

2026-07-05T21:22

The government has listed a string of tourism and civil aviation achievements from the first 100 days in office, under Prime Minister Balendra Shah's administration, ranging from the approval of flydubai's regular flight schedule from Pokhara International Airport to the digitisation of mountaineering permit services and the launch of a national health tourism strategy — outlining what it describes as a period of significant policy and operational reform for the sector.

T3 Special

Two sacred statues come home: A 13th-century Padmapani and a dancing goddess return to Nepal from the United States

2026-07-06T22:02

They were taken decades ago — one from a Buddhist monastery in the heart of Kathmandu, the other from a sacred courtyard in Patan.

Travel & Leisure

From Sundarijal to Pangsam Okhreni: A waterfall hike worth the rain

2026-07-08T10:06

A short bus ride out of Kathmandu and a trail that wound through forest, past smaller waterfalls and through a quiet hillside village took my three friends, and me to Pangsam Okhreni Waterfall on a recent hike — a day that delivered fresh air, good company and, by the time we turned back, an unplanned lesson in why a raincoat beats an umbrella on the trail.

Travel & Leisure

111 reels, 7 winners: Nepal Tourism Board clebrates Nepal's wellness storytellers

2026-07-14T08:41

The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has announced the winners of its nationwide Wellness Reel Contest 2026, selecting seven creators—one from each province—from 111 submissions showcasing Nepal's growing wellness tourism sector.