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Major Annapurna trekking routes remain open despite heavy snow
6 October 2026Several major trekking routes in the Annapurna region remain open and operational, with the Round Annapurna Circuit via Thorong La now accessible after a small number of trekking groups successfully crossed the high pass over the past three days, while heavy snow continues to disrupt routes towards Tilicho and Nar Phu.
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Travel & LeisureTourism bodies agree to pursue Nepal Tourism Federation
6 October 2026Major tourism organisations have agreed to pursue the formation of a Nepal Tourism Federation as a common umbrella body to strengthen coordination within the private sector and advance shared positions on national tourism policy.
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ClimbingDhaulagiri rope-fixing team reaches above Camp II
5 October 2026The rope-fixing team on Mount Dhaulagiri has reached about 400 metres above Camp II as autumn expedition teams prepare for higher-altitude rotations and summit attempts.
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ClimbingDhaulagiri climbers reach Camp I, plan summit push before October 15
5 October 2026After pausing expeditions on Mount Dhaulagiri for nearly a week, many climbers who returned to the mountain have already reached above Camp I in an attempt to scale the world’s seventh-highest peak.
