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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.

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TAAN Gandaki issues urgent appeal after flood, landslide damage in Annapurna trekking region

2026-07-13T20:18

The Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) Gandaki has issued an urgent appeal following severe flooding and landslides in the Annapurna trekking region, triggered by continuous rainfall over the past several days.

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Monsoon disrupts Nepal's highways; night travel banned on key tourist routes

2026-07-19T13:56

Nepal's monsoon season has intensified sharply, forcing authorities to suspend night-time travel on several major highways and issue emergency advisories across tourist-heavy corridors — developments that directly affect travellers, trekkers and tour operators planning movement across the country this weekend.

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Unlicensed guides face action as Turgan steps up checks amid Bagmati tourism office warning

2026-08-16T14:44

The Tourist Guide Association of Nepal (Turgan) has begun taking action against individuals guiding tourists without valid licences, stepping up enforcement in coordination with the Tourist Police as authorities intensify efforts to ensure only legally authorised guides serve visitors.