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…
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 Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi has officially invited applications from Indian social media influencers, vloggers, podcasters, and digital content creators for a special familiarization (FAM) trip to Nepal aimed at promoting the country’s tourism sector among Indian travelers. The initiative, announced through an official public notice issued by the embassy on May 20, 2026, is designed to strengthen…
Kathmandu, Nov 15 — In a major relief for international travelers, the Hong Kong government has officially lifted the requirement for a Hong Kong transit visa for Nepali passport holders. This new rule, effective from November 15, is expected to significantly ease the travel experience for thousands of Nepalis who frequently transit through Hong Kong on their journeys to various…
The gateway to Mount Everest experienced a remarkable surge in air traffic on Sunday, signaling the much-awaited start of the Everest Base Camp trekking season. A total of 300 flights operated in a single day, carrying around 1,600 tourists into the Khumbu region a clear sign that Nepal’s most famous trekking routes are once again bustling with life. Clear Skies…
Kathmandu, September 15, 2025 – In a major setback for Nepali travelers abroad, Cathay Pacific Airlines has announced the suspension of its Hong Kong to Kathmandu flights from September 15 to September 30, 2025. The airline has notified passengers via email, offering the option of full refunds or flight rescheduling. Impact on Nepali Passengers in Australia This suspension has particularly…