Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) is all set to start exploring two new trekking trails — Great Buddhist Master’s Trail and Mahabharat Rhododendron Trail — in the Timal region of Kavre district, from August 19. “We will study the trail for two weeks. The trek will start from Timal region of Kavre district and...Read More

Nepal and its rich Hindu culture and ancient temples could serve as an alternative to flood-ravaged Uttarakhand, according to a leading Nepali tour and travel operator. In Goa as part of a roadshow promoting Nepal, Bodha Raj Bhandari, chairman of the Nepal-based company Snowy Horizon, told IANS that Uttarakhand may be unable to handle tourist...Read More

Realizing the need for an international standard sporting event in the country, Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN) is organizing TAAN International Eco-Challenge 2013 on August 17. The Eco-challenge is a team event which comprises three sporting events — running, cycling and rafting. Interested participants will need to form a group of five persons including...Read More

Nepalese officials say that for the first time, a government team will be located at the base camp. They will monitor and help expedition teams, coordinate rescues and protect the environment. The move follows embarrassing incidents on the slopes of the world’s tallest peak, including a fight between sherpas and mountaineers. “A need for a...Read More

Tourist s from Norway were the longest stayers in Nepal last year, spending an average of 25.49 days in the country. According to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal received 3,280 Norwegian tourists in 2012, among whom 2,369 were first time visitors. Their length of stay increased by 2.51 days from before....Read More

In order to ensure the safety and security of tourists trekking to Annuapurna Base Camp, the local authorities in Kaski district are going to mobilize tourist police in villages falling along the trek route. There have been several reports of trekkers headed toward base camp being looted and some have even forgotten the trekking route....Read More

The government has decided to waive off climbing permit fee for mountain peaks in mid and far western regions for five more years effective from July 16. Sending a notification to Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal (TAAN), Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) said it decided to extend royalty waiver after witnessing significant...Read More

umber of tourists to Nepal via air in the first half of 2013 recorded a drop of 3.9 percent compared to arrival figures of the first six months of 2012. According to Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a total of 282,429 tourists came to Nepal in the first six months of 2913 compared to 294,019 recorded...Read More

The Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India has agreed to a proposal of the Nepalese travel trade to jointly promote the two countries as tourist destinations. A business delegation from Nepal had a meeting with Parvez Dewan, Secretary Tourism, Government of India, and other senior officials of MoT in New Delhi. The Ministry also...Read More

In order to re position Nepal´s image in the international tourism market with a strong marketing and promotional strategies, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has started parleying with tourism associations and experts to adopt a strategy that penetrates the international market more subtly. To discuss about promoting Nepal as a Meeting, Incentive, Conference and Exhibition (MICE)...Read More

Nepal, located in South Asia, is a landlocked country known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, Nepal boasts eight of the world’s ten highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. The country is famous for its diverse geography, ranging from snow-capped mountains...Read More