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Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel targets Dhaulagiri ski descent
26 September 2026Polish ski mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel is preparing to attempt a ski descent from the summit of Mt Dhaulagiri, the world’s seventh-highest mountain at 8,167 metres, this autumn.
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Travel & Leisure42 candidates apply for NTB CEO post, 15 to be shortlisted
26 September 2026A total of 42 applications have been received for the post of chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), with 15 candidates to be shortlisted for interviews and presentations.
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Travel & LeisureHeavy rain brings highway closures, night travel restrictions across Nepal
25 September 2026Heavy rainfall across Nepal has forced the closure of several major highways and prompted night-time travel restrictions in districts nationwide, leaving public buses and other vehicles stranded as authorities warn of increased risks of floods and landslides.
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Travel & LeisureConservation areas issue weather alerts, urge trekkers to stay safe
25 September 2026The Manaslu Conservation Area Project (MCAP) and Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) have issued safety notices urging trekkers, tourism operators and local residents to exercise high caution amid forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall in the regions.
