Nepal’s Himalayan peaks are attracting climbers from around the world this autumn, with 1,410 mountaineers receiving permits to attempt 44 mountains and generating Rs 318 million in government royalty revenue. According to figures reported by the Department of Tourism on 28 October 2026, the autumn mountaineering season has attracted climbers from 76 countries across 161 expedition teams. Mount Manaslu has…
Nepal film production grants are offering filmmakers a new opportunity to secure government funding for original films focused on Nepal’s culture, history, tourism and national identity. The government has announced a total grant allocation of Rs 35 million for the fiscal year 2083/84 BS, with funding available for scriptwriting, film production and post-production. Under the new programme, eligible filmmakers may…
For Nepalis living abroad, Dashain Tika 2026 does not have one single clock time around the world. The auspicious time changes according to the local astronomical calculation for each country or location. In Nepal, Vijaya Dashami falls on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (Kartik 4, 2083 BS). The Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Bikas Samiti has fixed 10:26 AM Nepal time as the…
November is one of the best months to go trekking in Nepal. The monsoon has generally finished, the skies are often clear, mountain visibility can be excellent, and temperatures are usually more comfortable than during the coldest winter months. At the same time, the higher you go, the more quickly conditions change. A sunny afternoon in Kathmandu or Pokhara does…
If you have heard of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Ghorepani Poon Hill and the Mardi Himal Trek, but want something quieter without giving up spectacular Himalayan views, there is another route worth considering: the Khopra Danda Trek. Also known as the Khopra Ridge Trek, this trail climbs through rhododendron forests, Gurung and Magar villages and high alpine landscapes before…
A deadly avalanche at Himlung Himal in Nepal’s Manang district has become one of the most serious tragedies of the country’s 2026 autumn climbing season. Fifteen Nepali expedition workers have died after an avalanche buried the mountain’s base camp in late September, while one worker remains missing. Rescue teams have recovered and identified 15 bodies, but difficult mountain conditions have…
Nepal has entered one of the most important tourism periods of the year, and the latest visitor numbers offer an encouraging but complicated picture. Nepal welcomed 88,248 international visitors in September 2026, according to figures from the Nepal Tourism Board. That was 12.1% higher than September 2025, when 78,711 international visitors entered the country. Arrivals also increased from August, when…
What happens when electronic music meets the foot of Mount Everest? That is the idea behind The Base Camp Sessions, an unusual music event planned for Everest Base Camp in Nepal on October 17, 2026. Instead of bringing a conventional concert sound system to the world’s highest mountain environment, the proposed festival will use wireless LED headphones so participants can…
Every autumn, Nepal transforms into a country of family reunions, colourful celebrations, traditional music and festive gatherings as millions of people celebrate Dashain, the nation’s longest and most widely observed Hindu festival. Homes are decorated, markets become busy, schools and offices close for holidays, and families travel across the country to receive blessings from their elders. In 2026, Dashain begins…
Nepal is entering one of its most popular tourism seasons, with autumn bringing cooler temperatures, clearer mountain views and opportunities for trekking, sightseeing and cultural experiences. However, following devastating floods and landslides in August and September 2026, many international travellers are asking an important question: Is Nepal safe to visit in October 2026? The answer depends largely on where you…