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Nepal 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,
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ClimbingNepal Police officer to attempt Makalu summit, Inspector General hands over national flag
23 March 2026Nepal Police Sub-Inspector Nandlal Chaudhary, currently posted at the District Police Office in Sankhuwasabha, has set off to attempt the summit of Makalu, the world's fifth highest and Nepal's fourth highest mountain,
