Pokhara International Airport 2026: The Full Story Behind Nepal’s Most Ambitious Aviation Project

ExploreMay 12, 2026014 views

📋 Airport Status Quick Reference Official Name: Pokhara International Airport(पोखरा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय विमानस्थल) IATA Code: PKR Location: Pokhara-32, Kaski District, Gandaki Province Construction Cost: Approximately $216 million USD (Chinese EXIM Bank loan) Domestic Operations: Active since January 1, 2023 International Operations: Not yet commenced as of 2026 Runway Length: 2,500 metres (capable of handling wide-body aircraft) Designed Annual Capacity: 1 million…

Everest Climber Bijay Ghimire Bishwakarma Dies During 2026 Expedition in Camp I

ExploreMay 10, 2026076 views

The Spring 2026 Everest climbing season has claimed another life after veteran Nepali climber and expedition guide Bijay Ghimire Bishwakarma died during an ascent toward the higher camps of Sagarmatha on Sunday morning. Ghimire, a resident of Solududhkunda Municipality in Solukhumbu district, reportedly fell ill at Camp I in the dangerous Khumbu Icefall section while moving upward from Everest Base…

Nepal Wellness Tourism 2027: Yoga Retreats, Meditation, Ayurveda and What the Government Campaign Means for Travelers

ExploreMay 9, 202601 views

On April 15, 2026, Nepal’s Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation stood at a ceremony at Sainik Manch, Tundikhel the great open ground in the heart of Kathmandu and made an announcement that travel writers and wellness industry observers had been anticipating for months. “Do not just visit Nepal,” he said. “Come and discover yourself.” With that, Nepal officially…

How Nepal Is Tracking Snow Leopard Numbers in Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve Using Camera Traps

ExploreMay 8, 202625 views

In the high Himalayan wilderness of western Nepal, a major scientific wildlife survey is underway to uncover one of the most elusive big cats on Earth the snow leopard. In the remote alpine landscapes of Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, conservation teams have launched a large-scale camera trap study to estimate the population of snow leopards across one of Nepal’s most important…

Khotang Honey Hunting Festival: Nepal’s Ancient Cliff Honey Tradition Comes Alive in 2026

ExploreMay 8, 202603 views

Deep in the hills of eastern Nepal, where steep cliffs rise above dense forests and traditional Kirant culture still shapes everyday life, a centuries-old Himalayan tradition is preparing to take center stage once again. On May 22, Kepilasgadhi Rural Municipality will host the Honey Hunting Festival a cultural and eco-tourism event designed to celebrate Nepal’s ancient cliff honey hunting practices…

Unidentified Body Recovered From Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest, Investigation Underway

ExploreMay 8, 2026056 views

An unidentified body has been recovered from the Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest and transported to Kathmandu for forensic identification following a multi-agency recovery operation led by the Nepal Mountaineering Association. The body was first spotted on April 23 near Everest Base Camp, partially buried in ice along the main climbing route used by hundreds of climbers during the spring…

Nepal Just Added a New Peak to Its Trekking Map and It’s 5 Days from Kathmandu

ExploreMay 3, 202604 views

Nepal has quietly added a new name to its trekking map. And unlike most things in Himalayan trekking, this one costs almost nothing to reach. On April 30, 2026, a four-member team led by Milan Tamang of the Jugal Rural Municipality Tourism Development Committee successfully summited a newly identified trekking peak at 5,570 metres in the Jugal Himalayan range of…

Nepal Targets Indian Wedding Market as Tourism Strategy Shifts Toward High-Value Visitors

ExploreMay 3, 202602 views

Nepal is not waiting for tourists to find it. It is going to find them. As disruptions ripple through global air travel partially driven by escalating tensions in West Asia that have forced airlines to reroute long-haul flights and added significant cost and time to international journeys Nepal’s tourism establishment is recalibrating its strategy. Quietly but deliberately, the Nepal Tourism…

No Overnight Stays at Everest Base Camp: Nepal Government Issues Strict Crackdown for 2026

ExploreApril 30, 202606 views

Nepal’s Department of Tourism has issued an urgent directive to all trekking agencies this week: stop selling overnight stay packages at Everest Base Camp immediately or face penalties including fines and licence revocation. The crackdown comes mid-season during the busiest weeks of the spring 2026 Everest climbing calendar after authorities discovered a growing number of trekking companies openly marketing “EBC…

Babu Chhiri Sherpa: 25 Years On, the Mountain Still Holds His Record

ExploreApril 30, 202605 views

On April 29, 2001, at around four in the afternoon, Babu Chhiri Sherpa told the people at Camp II that he was going to take some photographs nearby. He had climbed Everest ten times. He held two world records on the mountain. He was 35 years old, with six daughters at home in Kathmandu and a school he had fought…