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Nepal draws strong interest at MATKA 2026 Nordic Travel Fair: NTB
16 January 2026Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is showcasing Nepal’s diverse tourism offerings at MATKA 2026—the largest travel fair in the Nordic region—currently underway at the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre in Finland.
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ClimbingSanu Sherpa, Iranian climber summit Mt Makalu in rare winter ascent
15 January 2026Renowned Nepali mountaineer Sanu Sherpa, along with Iranian climber Abolfazl Gozali, successfully summited Mount Makalu (8,485 metres) on Thursday morning, completing a rare winter ascent of the world’s fifth-highest peak.
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ClimbingNepali team makes first winter ascent of Ghyun I, II and III in Upper Mustang
15 January 2026An all-Nepali team of mountaineering guides has successfully completed the first-ever winter ascent of three virgin peaks—Ghyun I (6,099m), Ghyun II (6,029m) and Ghyun III (6,027m)—in the remote Ghyun Himal range of Upper Mustang.
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Travel & LeisureNepal wins ‘Tourism Abode of the Eastern Himalayas’ Award at Bengal Travel Mart 2026
13 January 2026Nepal has been conferred the prestigious “Tourism Abode of the Eastern Himalayas” Award at the 9th Bengal Travel Mart (BTM) 2026, recognising the country’s growing profile as a key experiential tourism destination in the Eastern Himalayan region.
