Travel Update: Nepal Removes Visa-on-Arrival Privilege for Iranian Citizens
Nepal has removed visa-on-arrival access for citizens of Iran. The change was confirmed on 13th March, 2026 Friday by the acting director general at Department of…
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Rasuwagadhi Border Reopens Nearly After 6 Months for Trade and Transit, Hope Revived for Travel and Tourism
Happy New Year to Everyone! The year 2026 has arrived with welcome news. The Nepal-China overland connectivity that was disrupted due to devastating flood last year,…
Nepal Scraps USD 500 Upper Mustang Trekking Fee for Foreigners, Introduces New USD 50 Daily Pricing Model
Nepal has officially removed USD 500 Upper Mustang trekking fee, replacing it with a more affordable and flexible USD 50-per-day- permit fee for tourists visiting Upper…
Mr. Phur Gelje Sherpa Elected as the New President of the Nepal Mountaineering Association
Congratulations Mr. Phur Gelje Sherpa for being elected as the President of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)! In the election held on 23rd August 2025 at…
China Visa-Free Travel Expansion: 43 Countries Now Eligible for 30-day Entry
Visa-Free Travel to China: What It Means for Global Tourists. With China’s expanded visa-free travel policy, China has officially opened its door wider to the world….
Nepalese Women Celebrate Hartalika Teej 2025
26th August 2025, Shukla Tritiya Bhadrapada What is Teej? Teej is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated primarily by women in Nepal as well as some parts…
Nepal Celebrates Father’s Day 2025/2082
Happy Father’s Day. 23rd August, 2025/7th Bhadra 2082 About Nepal’s Father’s Day Nepal has a festival dedicated to each family member, celebrating the love, respect, and…
Celebrating the Birth of Lord Krishna: Krishna Janmashtami 2025
Who is Lord Krishna? Hinduism embraces the belief in many gods and goddesses, each representing different aspects of the divine. Among the most revered are the…
Nepal Opens 97 Remote Mountains for Free Ascent to Promote Adventure Tourism.
Amid the news of the rise of the climbing permit fee of Everest from $11, 000 to $ 15,000 (starting September) which has sparked debate among…
Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour 2025-2026
An everest helicopter tour transforms a grueling two-week trek to Everest Base Camp into just a single day of breathtaking adventure. While trekking has its own…