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American drone flies high on Ama Dablam after failed attempt on Everest
28 July 2026A US-manufactured drone has successfully completed high-altitude supply flights on Ama Dablam, months after Nepali authorities blocked a similar American drone from operating on Everest amid regulatory concerns and a broader US-China contest over drone technology in the Himalayas.
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Travel & LeisureNomads Basecamp 2026 set for September in Pokhara
28 July 2026The Pokhara Tourism Council (PTC) in association with Saarang Services Pvt. Ltd. and the Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs’ Forum (NYEF) Pokhara Chapter has announced that preparation is on to host Nomads Basecamp 2026, with this year’s edition scheduled for September 25–27 at the Pokhara Event Center.
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Travel & LeisureNepal's Shinta Mani Mustang named World's Best Luxury Hotel
27 July 2026Nepal has secured a landmark victory in global luxury tourism, with Shinta Mani Mustang crowned the world's No. 1 luxury hotel in Robb Report's prestigious "50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth 2026" ranking, elevating the country's profile far beyond its traditional identity as an adventure travel destination.
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Travel & LeisureTAAN, NiB-GA sign MoU to develop wellness trekking in Annapurna Circuit
27 July 2026The Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nepal in Business-Growth Advisors (NiB-GA) to jointly promote wellness tourism integrated with trekking and adventure activities in the Himalayas.
