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TAAN seeks separate chapter for trekking tourism in new Tourism Act
25 August 2026TAAN has proposed legal protection for trekking trails, mandatory licensed guides, worker insurance and a welfare fund as part of its feedback on the draft Tourism Act
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ClimbingDiwas Pokhrel elected president of Everest Summiteers Association
25 August 2026Diwas Pokhrel has been elected president of the Everest Summiteers Association (ESA) for the association's new term, along with a new executive committee.
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ClimbingHRA trains trekking guides in advanced wilderness first aid
25 August 2026The Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal (HRA) conducted a two-day Advanced Wilderness First Aid Training for trekking guides on August 22 and 23, focusing on strengthening their skills to respond to medical and emergency situations in remote mountain environments.
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T3 SpecialMountain tourism stakeholders seek overhaul of proposed Tourism Bill
24 August 2026Mountain tourism stakeholders have called for a comprehensive overhaul of the proposed Tourism Bill 2081, arguing that the legislation should provide a long-term national roadmap for tourism rather than focus primarily on licensing, regulation, penalties and administrative control.
