In a major development for Nepal’s aviation and tourism sectors, FlyDubai has received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) to operate direct commercial flights between Pokhara and Dubai. According to aviation officials, the airline has been granted permission to conduct daily flights using a Boeing 737 aircraft beginning September 23. The initial approval covers a one-month period…
The 2026 spring climbing season on Mount Everest has officially ended, and early verified reports confirm that at least five climbers have died on Mount Everest this year. This makes 2026 another tragic season in the long history of the world’s highest mountain, where extreme altitude, harsh weather, and increasing traffic continue to pose serious risks to climbers. Every year,…
A 21-year-old German trekker has been safely rescued after becoming lost in the remote cliff forest area of Kinja, located in Likhupike Rural Municipality–5 in Solukhumbu district, Nepal. The trekker, identified as Elias Wendschuh, reportedly found himself stranded in dense and rugged terrain while exploring the remote forested hills of the region. The area, known for its steep cliffs, thick…
In a remarkable survival story from the world’s highest mountain, Dawa Sherpa has been found alive after being reported missing above Camp III on Mount Everest for several days. According to initial reports, Dawa Sherpa was discovered this morning near Crampon Point by a team from the Sagarmatha Pollution Control Committee involved in waste management operations on Everest. The climber…
The aviation sector in Nepal has received a major boost after Flydubai expressed interest in operating direct flights to Pokhara International Airport, opening the possibility of a new international air corridor between Nepal’s tourism capital and the United Arab Emirates. The discussion took place during a meeting between Flydubai representatives and officials from Pokhara Metropolitan City, where both sides explored…
Boptang Hill, located in Belaka Municipality-8, is rapidly gaining recognition as one of Eastern Nepal’s most promising adventure tourism and paragliding training destinations. Known for its natural elevation, stable wind conditions, and panoramic Himalayan foothill views, Boptang Hill is now attracting attention from both domestic and international trainees. Operated by Flying Under Paragliding School Udayapur, the site has gradually developed…
Nepal’s banking sector has taken a major step toward international digital payment integration as Himalayan Bank has officially launched the country’s first UnionPay RMB card in partnership with UnionPay International. This new financial product is designed to make transactions in China easier, safer, and more accessible for Nepali travelers, students, and business professionals. What Is Nepal’s First UnionPay RMB Card?…
Nepal has recorded a significant rise in international tourism, welcoming 102,626 International Visitor Arrivals (IVAs) in May 2026, according to recent tourism data. The growth highlights Nepal’s strengthening position as a leading global travel destination. The performance reflects a 19% increase compared to May 2025, when the country received 86,216 visitors, and an impressive 31% rise compared to pre-pandemic May…
The Government of Nepal has officially announced a pilot cycling tourism project in Gandaki Province, marking a new step toward diversifying the country’s adventure tourism industry beyond trekking and mountaineering. Introduced under the fiscal year 2083/84 budget, the initiative aims to develop dedicated cycling routes across Kaski and Tanahun districts, two of Nepal’s most scenic tourism corridors. The project is…
A Nepali Sherpa guide, Dawa Sherpa from Okhaldhunga, Nepal, has gone missing on Mount Everest (8,848.86 m) after being left behind during a descent from the South Col during the final phase of the 2026 climbing season. According to expedition-related updates and reporting, the incident took place on 28 May 2026 in the upper sections of the normal South Col…