Travel
Rural homestays in Gulmi and Kaski draw more visitors this autumn
Homestays in Gulmi and in villages around Pokhara are seeing more guests as the autumn season gets under way, drawn by local food, culture and village life, operators say.
Tourism
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Health
Government decides to form task force to promote medical tourism
A meeting at the Prime Minister's Office on Thursday decided to form a task force to develop Nepal as a regional medical hub, as private hospital operators pressed for a medical visa and policy reform.
Travel
Nepal Tourism Board seeks content creators for national campaign
The Nepal Tourism Board is calling for applications from digital creators to help promote the country's tourism sector through a new national campaign.
Business
Korala border crossing sees surge in trade and tourism
The Korala border crossing has become a critical trade route following the disruption of the Rasuwagadhi pass, boosting local commerce in Mustang.
Travel
Nepal and India prepare for Janakpur-Ayodhya rail link
Nepal and India are finalizing plans for a special train service linking Janakpurdham and Ayodhya, expected to launch during Prime Minister Balen Shah's visit.
Environment
Rasuwa farmers face dual crisis of lost land and severed supply chains
While the Langtang trekking route has reopened, Rasuwa's farmers are struggling with buried fields and broken bridges that prevent them from reaching markets.
Travel
Pokhara skydiving goes year-round as Kaligandaki bungee draws crowds
Skydiving in Pokhara can now run all year under a new aviation certificate, and the Kaligandaki bungee bridge between Kushma and Balewa is drawing about 300 visitors a day.
Travel
Sauraha sees tourism rebound after months of weather-related disruption
After months of disruption caused by floods and road closures, Sauraha's tourism sector is rebounding as favorable weather and holiday travelers return to the Chitwan gateway.
Travel
Domestic tourists boost Nepal's festive season as international arrivals lag
Domestic travelers flocked to Nepal's top destinations during Dashain, but the tourism sector faces challenges in attracting foreign visitors due to infrastructure concerns and weak promotion.
Environment
Cyclone Arnab weakens but brings rain and snow to Nepal
Meteorological authorities have issued warnings for heavy rain and snowfall across Nepal as a developing cyclone in the Bay of Bengal moves northwest.
Politics
Foreign Minister Khanal Urges Pivot Toward Economic Diplomacy
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has called for aligning Nepal's foreign relations with national prosperity, urging foreign missions to champion investment, trade, and tourism.
Travel
Tourist Arrivals in Nepal Climb 12% in September Driven by Asian Influx
Nepal welcomed 88,248 foreign tourists in September 2026, up 12.1 percent year-on-year, driven by surges from China and South Asia despite downturns in Western markets.
Travel
Bhairahawa Airport Awaits Flights as Businesses Seek Government Push
Local entrepreneurs in Rupandehi are pressing the government to resume regular international flights at Gautam Buddha International Airport, where operations have stalled since March.
Travel
Pilot Exits and Debt Crisis Push Nepal Airlines to the Brink
Five wide-body captains have resigned and debt pressures are mounting as Nepal Airlines faces grounded aircraft and a leadership vacuum following a Supreme Court ruling.
Travel
Nepal Grants Autumn Permits to 648 Climbers, Raising Rs 239M
Nepal has issued autumn mountaineering permits to 648 climbers from 69 nations, collecting nearly Rs 239 million in fees, with Mount Manaslu attracting the vast majority of expeditions.
Politics
Khanal Signs Rwanda Pact, Raises Nepal's Climate Disasters With Sri Lanka and UN
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal signed a cooperation pact with Rwanda and raised Nepal’s recent climate disasters during talks with Sri Lanka and the UN General Assembly president.
Environment
Himlung Himal Avalanche Toll Rises to Four as Rescue Continues
Four bodies have been recovered and rescue operations remain underway after an avalanche struck the base camp of Himlung Himal in Manang district.
Travel
Homestays and Heritage Trail Put Lamjung's Singdi Village on Tourist Map
Community homestays and links to the Gurung Heritage Trail are driving sustainable rural tourism in Singdi village, bringing new income to Kwholasothar Rural Municipality.
Travel
Flights to Shanghai and Taplejung Resume Ahead of Festive Season
Himalaya Airlines has restarted direct Kathmandu–Shanghai services and Nepal Airlines has reopened flights to Taplejung's Suketar Airport, restoring vital links ahead of Dashain and autumn tourism.
Travel
Adverse Weather Halts Trekkers on Annapurna Circuit as 246 Turn Back
Severe rainfall and treacherous trail conditions have forced 246 foreign trekkers to abandon the Annapurna Circuit from Manang, prompting authorities to impose strict safety measures.