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Everest legend Phurba Tenjing Sherpa honoured with honorary membership by New York Rotary Club
24 March 2026Elite Nepali mountaineer Phurba Tenjing Sherpa has been conferred honorary membership by the Rotary Club of New York Queens in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in high-altitude climbing and his broader contributions to social inclusion and climate advocacy.
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Travel & LeisureNepal to revamp hotel standards with ‘Green Hospitality’ focus
24 March 2026Nepal is set to introduce updated hotel classification standards with a stronger emphasis on sustainability, as the government moves to align its hospitality sector with evolving global tourism practices.
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Travel & LeisureEverest gateway strengthens safety with local search and rescue training
24 March 2026Efforts to enhance trekker safety in Nepal’s Everest region have gained momentum with a dedicated search and rescue training programme underway in Kharikhola—an important entry point to the Khumbu and Mera trekking routes.
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Travel & LeisureNepal eases rules for trekking in restricted areas; Solo trekkers now eligible for permits
23 March 2026In a significant policy shift that is expected to boost adventure tourism, the Department of Immigration has announced that solo foreign trekkers will now be eligible to obtain trekking permits for Nepal's restricted areas,
