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Homestays become a hit with tourists in Jumla : Six women started a community homestay in Patmara four years ago, and since then, the model has spread to other areas, creating economic opportunities, by DB Budha (kp 11/12/2024)

Nagarkot to be rebranded with new identities to boost tourism, by Krishna Kisi (rep 05/12/2024)

Seizing the Positive Momentum in Tourism (rep 03/12/2024)

Nepal starts losing Indian tourists : Officials say there are three key factors behind this: The stoppage of Indian entry to Tibet, China, for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, a spate of bus and air crashes, and rising airfares, by Sangam Prasain (kp 02/12/2024)

Over 100,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in November (kh 01/12/2024)

Shey-Phoksundo becoming preferred destination for domestic tourists (kh 27/11/2024)

Pathibhara sees surge in foreign tourists, attracting visitors beyond India (kh 27/11/2024)

Trekking Tourism Holds Huge Potential, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 27/11/2024)

Number of tourists leaving Everest region increases (kh 26/11/202)

Transform Janakpur into a tourist destination, by Ram Dayal Rakesh (ae 26/11/2024)

Tourist numbers decline at Chitwan National Park amid road disruptions (kh 24/11/2024)

Mundhum Trail Visit Year 2025: Preparation on to attract at least 100,000 visitors (kh 23/11/2024)

Nepal: Emerging Hub For Digital Nomads, by Aarati Neupane (rn 22/11/2024)

Bandipur, a hill station where time stands still : Tourists have started returning to Bandipur to observe its traditional art and culture, feast their eyes on natural views, and enjoy a clean environment, by Samjhana Rasaili (kp 21/11/2024)

Tourism entrepreneurs blame govt neglect for slowed tourism development, by Enika Rai (20/11/2024)

Pokhara’s tourism woes : Despite huge potential, the lake city takes a hit due to cuts in flights at Kathmandu’s airport, by Vishad Raj Onta (nt 15/11/2024)

Tourist oriented hotels being added in Mustang (ae 11/11/2024)

SuperFreakonomics: Capitalizing on the Global Spiritual Tourism Trend, by Bimal Pratap Shah (rep 10/11/2024)

Trekking trails are overcrowded, but Krapu Kwholasothar is an exception : The area is located at an altitude of 3,283 metres, to the south of Annapurna and Lamjung. Trekkers can see the ruins of an over 1,500 years old village, by Deepak Pariyar (kp 07/11/2024)

Over 940,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in 2024 : October marks surge 124,000 arrivals (kh 05/11/2024)

ABC witnesses unprecedented influx of tourists this season (kh 01/11/2024)

Sagarmatha region welcomes around 9,000 trekkers in a month (kh 26/10/2024)

Tourists to Muktinath increase (rn 24/10/2024)

Department of Tourism bans plastic bottles in star rated hotels to boost sustainability (rep 23/10/2024)

100k+ foreign tourists visit Mustang in nine months (ae 22/10/2024)

First season of hunting begins in Dhorpatan (kh 19/10/2024)

New trekking trails a big draw for youths in Baglung : In the last fiscal year, local governments built 53 trails in the district, spending Rs1 million to Rs2 million in each project, by Prakash Baral (kp 18/10/2024)

Domestic tourists throng Annapurna Base Camp, by Thakur PrasadAcharya (rn 18/10/2024)

It’s tourist season, but Shuklaphanta National Park remains closed for visitors : Annual rainy season closure, compounded by flood damage, hurting revenue and frustrates visitors, by Bhawani Bhatta (kp 17/10/2024)

Nepal Needs Walking Streets for its Tourism Industry, by ASnnie Acosta (kh 17/10/2024)

Lumbini: Where Spirituality, Tourism Converge, by Som Nath Sapkota (rn 17/10/2024)

Rolwaling sees surge in tourist arrivals as trekking season kicks off : Local hotels thrive as tourists flock to the Valley, by Kedar Shivakoti (kp 15/10/2024)

Sutaiya Taal in Banke emerging as a popular tourism destination (rep 15/10/2024)

Over 100 thousand tourists visit Mustang in nine months (kh 11/10/2024)

Singjema Lake becomes new tourist destination (rn 10/102024)

Khumbu region sees surge in tourist arrivals, Lukla records 200 flights on Tuesday (rn 09/10/2024), Khumbu region overwhelmed by tourists : Lukla records 200 flights on Tuesday (kh 09/10/2024)

Tourists’ arrival up at Kanchanjungha base camp (kh 05/10/2024)

Kathmandu’s iconic Annapurna Hotel to be resurrected : The Rs8 billion project will be Nepal’s largest hotel, featuring 363 rooms, including 30 service apartments. It will have two towers—24 and 15 stories tall, by Sangam Prasain (kp 05/10/2024)

Hot air balloon flights resume in Pokhara after monsoon break (rep 04/10/2024)

Tourist presence increases in Mustang (rep 04/10/2024)

Over 800,000 foreigners visit Nepal in first nine months of 2024 (kh 03/10/2024)

Hotel Everest and Hotel Basera fined Rs 300,000 each (rep 01/10/2024)

New paragliding fee in Pokhara set at up to Rs 12,750 per hour (rep 28/09/2024)

Revitalising the heart of Kathmandu’s tourism : Thamel Nakha Festival brought tourism, culture, and community together with music, food, and a call for collective growth (kp)

Yoga in Nepal’s mountains : Plenty of places for yoga retreats are dotted across the country, but Kathmandu’s hillsides and Pokhara have recently been favourite venues, by Aarati Ray (kp 27/09/2024)

High fees and restricted access hamper Upper Mustang’s tourism potential (kh 20/09/2024)

Annapurna route witnesses surge in trekkers (kh 20/09/2024)

Jomsom-Tilicho trail upgrades enhance accessibility (ae 19/09/2024), New trekking route to Tilicho Lake in operation (rep 21/09/2024)

Nepal’s hotel profits grow despite plane and bus crashes, dip in banquet demand : Hoteliers say the spring season kicked off well, but the monsoon proved disastrous and further dented the country’s already poor road and air safety records, by Sangam Prasain (kp 17/09/2024)

Chitwan: A Star Destination In Nepal’s Tourism, by Som Sapkota (rn 13/09/2024)

Tourism sector in Nepal struggles with low bookings and uncertainty ahead of peak season, by Santosh Pokharel (rep 09/09/2024)

Over 700,000 tourists visit Nepal in eight months (rep 02/09/2024)

Tourist arrival in August soars by 8.3 percent (rn 02/09/2024)

How Thakali women are shaping rural tourism, by Smita Adhikari (ae 28/08/2024)

Spanish tourists go missing while hiking in Annapurna Circuit (kh 27/08/2024), Missing Spanish tourist found dead (kh 28/08/2024)

Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts opens its first resort in Nepal : The resort offers versatile event spaces for business travellers with a total area of 9,300 sq ft, equipped with modern technology, making it an ideal venue for conferences, meetings, and social gatherings (kp 24/08/2024)

Sherpa Hospitality Group unveils new venture in Manang : This new property joins a collection of 14 family-owned premium lodges, providing guests with exceptional trekking experiences along the Great Himalayan Trails (kp 24/08/2024)

Annapurna Conservation Area reports 21 deaths from altitude sickness last year (kh 21/08/2024)

Tourist numbers surge at Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve (kh 18/08/2024)

Nepal: Every traveler’s dream : For broad-minded individuals seeking an authentic and mesmerizing adventure, Nepal is the ideal destination, by Som Sapkota (ae 14/08/2024)

Sauraha thrives year-round, drawing visitors in both summer and monsoon : Jeep safaris in Chitwan National Park’s buffer zones are booming during the rainy season, by Ramesh Kumar Paudel (kp 13/08/2024)

Third country tourists resume traveling to India via Nepali border posts (rep 13/08/2024)

Kakarvitta border point opened for tourists from third-country after four years (rep 07/08/2024)

Tourism board crisis could deal a blow to lofty tourist goal : While the world is luring tourists with free visas and other schemes, Nepal’s tourism promoter is on a budget holiday, by Sangam Prasain (kp 03/08/2024)

July brings 64,500 tourists to Nepal amid off-season (rep 01/08/2024)

Women travellers stay longer than men in Gandaki : A report by Nepal’s central bank shows foreign women spend an average of 13 days in the province, while male visitors remain there for 11 days (kp 28/07/2024)

Gandaki Province: Daily expenditure of tourists ranges from 54 to 89 US dollars, by Santosh Pokharel (rep 28/07/2024)

Karnali collects Rs 21.47 million tourism revenue in a year (rn 2024_0728)

)‘Charles Viewpoint’ transformed into ‘Bhedetar Skywalk Tower’ (Pics) (kh 28/07/2024)

International Hotel Chain Hilton opens in Kathmandu (rep 27/07/2024)

Bardiya National Park sees rise on tourist arrival (kh 20/07/2024), Tourist arrival up in Chitwan National Park (kh 20/07/2024)

Tourism Board faces challenges in work execution and budget allocation due to lack of leadership, by Enika Rai (rep 20/07/2024)

Investment commitments on tourism sector up by 20.81 percent (ae 17/07/2024)

Tourism earnings hit record high : Nepal earned Rs76.55 billion from tourism in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year., by Sangam Prasain (kp 14/07/2024)

Thamel: The Central Tourist Hub Of Nepal, by Sahadev Dhamala (rn 12/07/2024)

Over 55,000 tourists visit Khumbu region in 11 months (kh 11/07/2024)

Khokana: A serene time capsule away from Kathmandu bustle : The stone-paved roads, wooden temples, community ponds and renowned mustardmills of Khokana all serve as reminders of a different time and age, by Kshitiz Pratap Shah (kp 05/07/2024)

Mountain Tourism Thrives In Nepal, by Aarati Neupane (rn 05/07/2024)

Beijing bets on tourism diplomacy as soft power tool : After implementing free visa policy and promising to start flights from China to Nepal’s two new international airports, Beijing announced 2025 as ‘Visit Nepal Year in China’, by Sangam Prasain (kp 27/06/2024)

Int'l tourism fair concludes, draws over 5,000 visitors (rep 16/06/2024)

Domestic tourist dies of altitude sickness at Thorangla Pass (kh 13/06/2024)

Nepal’s tourism paid for 1.19 million jobs in 2023 : Planned expansion at Kathmandu airport may hit sector, as could the lack of leadership in the tourism board, by Sangam Prasain (kp 10/06/2024)

Number of tourists visiting Lumbini declines due to poor Narayanghat-Butwal road (rep 08/06/2024)

Take Measures To Stimulate Growth, by Ballav Dahal (rn 03/06/2024)

More than 500,000 tourists visit Nepal in past five months (kh 02/06/2024), Over 90,000 foreign tourists visit Nepal in May (kh 03/06/2024)

Nepal’s only hunting reserve is back in business : After the Covid pandemic, Dhorpatan reserve has started to draw foreigners who pay millions of rupees for the trophies of blue sheep and Himalayan Tahr, by Prakash Baral (kp 26/05/2024)

Promoting Nepal As Unique Tourist Destination, by Bal Krishna Subedi (rn 25/05/2024)

Manaslu Conservation Area Project surpasses Rs 25 million in revenue collection (kh 21/05/2024)

Annapurna circuit draws record 177,000 tourists in 10 months (kh 16/05/2024)

Domestic tourists decline, foreigners flock to CNP (kh 13/05/2024)

Majority of foreign tourists entering Nepal falls within the age group of 31 to 45 years: Tourism ministry data, by Santosh Pokharel (rep 12/05/2024)

Nepal attracts over 100,000 tourists on average in a single month (kh 02/05/2024), Nepal witnesses 12.75% increase in tourist arrivals (kh 02/05/2024)

Alternative investment : Investing in LGBTIQ tourism will benefit Nepal in multiple ways (kp 29/04/2024)

Towards ethical elephant tourism : Land around conservation areas in Nepal is being developed for tourism, displacing local poor people, by Michelle Szydlowski (kp 28/04/2024)

Tourism Sustainability And Benefit Multipliers, by Deepak Dhital (rn 26/04/2024)

What sustainable tourism means in practice : An Annapurna trek is a vivid illustration of how tourism, if done well, transforms livelihoods, by Bimbika Sijapati Basnett (nt 26/04/2024)

Destination tourism in Mustang : Strategies for attracting both high-end and budget-conscious travellers should be made collaboratively, by Roshee Lamichhane (kp 22/04/2024)

Nepal sets sight on multi-billion dollar LGBTIQ tourism market : A report shows the global annual spending power of LGBTIQ consumers is $4.7 trillion, by Sangam Prasain (kp 21/04/2024)

Over 31,000 foreign tourists explore Ghodepani in 2080 BS (kh 20/04/2024)

Trekking in Nepal: Tips for a safe and memorable journey, by Aswin Khanal (kh 20/04/2024)

Over 400 thousand tourists visited Mustang by road last year (rn 19/04/2024)

Nepal welcomes over 1 million tourists in 2023, with average stay of 13.2 days (kh 18/04/2024)

Tourist police receive 370 complaints, mostly related to goods loss (kh 08/04/2024)

Pokhara sees rise of tourist inflow (kh 08/04/2024)

Parsa National Park welcomes surge in tourist arrivals (kh 07/04/2024)

Rani Lake emerging as destination for tourists (rn 06/04/2024)

Nepal's luxury tours target US, European markets (rn 03/04/2024)

Nepal witnesses substantial surge in tourists : Indian tourists constitute the majority with 30,698 arrivals (kh 01/04/2024), Nepal: Tourist arrivals surge, March sees 28.9% increase (rep 01/04/2024), Nepal achieves record-high influx of tourists in March, the highest in last four years : The year-on-year tourists’ arrival surged 28.90 percent last month with 128,167 visitors (rep 02/04/2024), Annapurna Conservation Area Project receives 30k tourists in March (kh 03/04/2024)

Nepal Drawing More Korean Tourists, by Ballav Dahal (rn 01/04/2024)

Kanchanjunga area receives visitors with the beginning of spring season (kh 30/03/2024)

Tourism Can Be A Catalyst For Change in Karnali Province, by Hari Prasad Shrestha (rep 25/03/2024)

Lumbini Development Trust introduces online ticketing for tourists visiting Lumbini, by Rekha Bhusal (rep 24/03/2024)

ABC trek draws crowds of visitors, by Santosh Pokharel (24/03/2024)

Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra: Tourism industry fears wipeout this year too : Beijing denied nearly 50,000 Indian pilgrims access to the pilgrimage site in Tibet. No signs of new permits, by Krishna Gautam (kp 22/03/2024)

Dignity matters for porters sustaining tourism of Khumbu region (kh 20/03/2024)

Tourism entrepreneurs advocate free visa policy to boost tourist arrivals in Nepal, by Enika Rai (rep 19/03/2024)

Tehrakune wetlands becoming popular destination for domestic tourists (kh 18/03/2024)

Mayor Dahal seeks support from Nepal’s diplomatic missions for ‘Visit Bharatpur’ (kh 17/03/2024)

Pokhara to be declared Nepal’s ‘Tourism Capital’ (kh 15/03/2024), Discos and entertainment venues in Pokhara to operate round the clock from today (rep 17/03/2024), Pokhara Poised To Lure More Tourists, by Ballav Dahal (rn 18/03/2024)

Concerns of Pokhara hoteliers: Despite enhanced facilities and services, prices remain unchanged, by Santosh Pokharel (rep 13/03/2024)

Tourism revenue surges, doubles in foreign exchange inflow (kh 10/03/2024)

Tourism Trends In Nepal, by Saudamini Chalise (rn 08/03/2024)

Tourists’ arrival rebounding in Kanchanjunga Himalayan range (kh 07/03/2024)

Trekking route to Pathibhara from Mayam constructed (kh 04/03/2024)

Reinvigorating Chitwan’s Tourism, by Ballav Dahal (rn 04/03/2024)

Three new trekking routes unveiled in Mustang (kh 03/03/2024)

Nepal's Tourism: Embracing the Family Bond Beyond the Thrill, by Vivek Pyakuryal (rep 02/03/2024)

Foreign tourist arrivals this February rose 33 percent compared to February 2023 arrivals (rep 01/03/2024), Surge in tourist arrivals: 97,426 tourists arrive Nepal via air routes in February (kh 02/03/2024)

Nepal’s tourism sector seeks boost from Indian and Chinese visitors, by Enika Rai (rep 29/02/2024)

Dhakeri drawing domestic tourists (rep 27/02/2024)

Nepal sees a boom in hotel construction (rep 26/02/2024)

Rafting business in crisis due to hydropower project (kh 26/02/2024)

DOI implements online trekking route permit system (kh 25/02/2024), Online ‘route permit’ issued for tourists visiting restricted areas (kh 25/02/2024), Nepal trekking permit goes digital : Foreigners seeking permits to hike in restricted areas will now need to pay the fee through Nepali online payment systems as the government doesn’t have a dollar account, by Sangam Prasain (kp 26/02/2024)

Millions spent on infrastructure, yet Khaptad struggles to attract tourists : In first six months of the current fiscal year Khaptad National Park received 890 visitors, only 11 of them foreigners, by Basant Pratap Singh (kp 24/02/2024)

Thori laments unmet promise of developing it into a tourism hub : In 2022, the Madhesh cabinet had declared Thori as a tourist destination with Rs10 million development pledge, by Shankar Acharya (kp 24/02/2024)

Two foreign tourists die in Khumbu region (nlt 18/02/2024)

Hospitality sector eyes strong growth as tourists return : Hoteliers say they need at least 2.5 million tourists to achieve a 70 percent occupancy in hotels that have mushroomed in the hope of stable government, by Sangam Prasain (kp 17/02/2024)

Tourism infrastructures worth over Rs 60 million being built in Baglung (rep 12/02/2024)

Upgrade Facilities For Tourists, by Ballav Dahal (rn 12/02/2024)

Paving the path to prosperity : Investment in road infrastructure is a prerequisite to attracting local and international tourists, by Roshee Lamichhane (kp 12/02/2024)

Chamla waterfall at Gadaraya drawing crowds (kh 09/02/2024)

Chundiramgha to be developed as tourist destination (kh 08/02/2024)

Hot air balloons in Nepal set soar to new heights: Triple altitude increase enhances mountain and scenic views (rep 03/02/2024)

Nepal welcomes 79,000 tourists in January (kh 01/02/2024)

Mountain flight from Nepalgunj to Kailash Mansarovar boosts tourism prospects (kh 30/01/2024)

Government sets new provisions for travelling abroad on visit visa : Filling up self-declaration form mandatory for travel to Gulf countries (kp 24/01/2024)

Tourist arrivals in Sagarmatha region plunge by 30%, reflecting winter desolation (kh 23/01/2024)

Nepal's Evolving Tourism Landscape, by Sudhan Subedi (rn 19/01/2024)

Lukla air travel soars as tourist numbers rise (rep 18/01/2024)

Barahi Group: Which thrived in challenging times : In the 1980s, a family-led business in Pokhara debuted with a 10-room, which has now cemented its place among the popular luxury resorts in Nepal , by Sangam Prasain (kp 16/01/2024)

One year since Yeti Airlines plane crash: Tourism in Pokhara struggles to rebound (rep 15/01/2024)

Tourists arrival in Bhaktapur increases (rep 14/01/2024)

Pokhara faces shortage of five-star hotels (rep 14/01/2024)

Study committee recommends declaring Pokhara as tourism capital in mid-February, by Sandesh Shrestha (rep 13/01/2024)

Tripadvisor declares Kathmandu as world's best natural destination (rep 13/01/2024)

Mustang secures a spot in New York Times' top 52 destinations to visit in 2024 (rep 10/01/2024)

Need To Tap Tourism Potential, by Uttam Maharjan (rn 09/01/2024)

Tourist Arrival Boosts Industry’s Confidence, by Ballav Dahal (rn 08/01/2024)

NMA should be developed as an autonomous institution: Former NMA Presidents (kh 07/01/2024)

Nepal’s tourism potential : The country must be clear about the kind and number of tourists it needs and can handle (kp 03/01/2024)

Will the State Department's cautionary travel advisory impact the arrival of US tourists in Nepal?, by Sajira Shrestha (rep 03/01/2024)

Nepal witnesses a 95% surge in tourists arrival in December (kh 02/01/2024), About 100,000 tourists visit Nepal in December (rep 02/01/2024)

Cold weather affects tourist arrivals in Kanchanjungha region (kh 02/01/2024)

Annapurna region records 191,558 foreign visitors from 173 countries in 2023 (kh 02/01/2024)

Documents / Websites

Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoTCA)

Online Visa Appication

Nepal Tourism Board

Nepalinfo, a web site specialized on tourism information

Trekking Agents Association Nepal (TAAN)




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