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Army plans to collect 10 tonnes trash from the Everest region

April 8, 2024April 8, 2024 Digital Desk Digital Desk

08 April, Kathmandu: The Nepali Army is to collect waste from the Mt Everest, Mt Lhotse and Mt Nuptse under the Clean Himalaya Campaign-2024 this year. The Army plans to collect 10 tonnes of waste and as many as five dead bodies from the mountains, the Army informed the media through news conference on Sunday. It said trained army personnel... Read More

Pokhara declared Nepal’s ‘Tourism Capital’

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 Digital Khabar

17 March, KATHMANDU: Pokhara has been officially designated as ‘Tourism Capital’ of Nepal. Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ made the declaration during a special event held in Pokhara on Sunday, organized jointly by the Gandaki Province government and Pokhara Metropolitan City. The announcement, made against the serene backdrop of Fewa Lake at Barahighat, followed a lively rally featuring colorful... Read More

Trekking route to Pathibhara from Mayam

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 Digital Desk Digital Desk

04 March, Kathmandu: A two-kilometer trekking route has been constructed to reach the famous Pathibhara Temple through Mayam in Fungling Municipality-10. The trekking route has been constructed by using stone slabs from Chuchche Dhunga to Dhahelo in Mayam. The construction work was made possible with financial investment of Pathibhara Area Development Committee, Chairperson of Consumer Committee Kumar Lecharbo said that... Read More

Nepal to issues trekking route permit online

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 Digital Desk Digital Desk

25 February, Kathmandu: The Department of Immigration is on the verge of issuing trekking route permits for foreign tourists going to restricted zones through an online system. Before this, the DOI was providing permits to tourists going to restricted zones only physically after completing the due procedures and paperwork. But since last week, arrangements have been made to issue route... Read More

Tourists’ arrival falls 30 percent in Sagarmatha region

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 Digital Desk Digital Desk

23 January, Kathmandu: Phudoma Sherpa from Khumjung village of Khumbu Pasanglhamu rural municipality-4 in the district is feeling desolate this winter. Although the tourist arrival was normal in the previous years, it is bleak this time, she said. “Last year, tourist influx was normal, but less number of visitors is worrying this winter,” she shared. The Sagarmatha National Park Office... Read More

Nepal’s First Canopy Zipline Unveils Thrilling Heights in Chobhar

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 Digital Khabar

16 January, KATHMANDU: A first-of-its-kind canopy zipline has commenced operations at Manjushree Park in Chobhar, Kathmandu. This exhilarating experience spans three stages and covers approximately 400 meters. The zipline, which takes around 10 minutes to complete,has three stages named ‘Adventure,’ ‘Dare Devils,’ and ‘The Fun’ based on the feeling that they provide. During the canopy zipline journey, participants are treated... Read More

US lawmaker Bhojani in Nepal’s tourism promotion

September 24, 2023September 24, 2023 Digital Desk Digital Desk

24 September, Kathmandu: Lawmaker of Texas State, US, Salman Bhojani, has shown keen interest in promoting tourism in Nepal. Stating that he developed deep love towards Nepal and Nepali people, he would assist actively for promotion of tourism and Nepali community. In his first ever visit to Nepal, Bhojani viewed, “I’m overwhelmed with unbound happiness.” At an interaction before heading... Read More

Customs officers at the TIA go on strike

September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Digital Desk Digital Desk

11 September, Kathmandu: Employees at Tribhuvan International Airport’s (TIA) Sinamangal Customs Office have gone on strike beginning today. Their main complaint is that they have not gotten adequate attention to their demand for a collective move. These employees, who began their protest with a list of five demands, including a request for a mass transfer, have chosen to cease all... Read More

Singapore is among top 10 most liveable cities in APAC

August 14, 2023August 14, 2023 Digital Desk Digital Desk

14 August, Singapore: As a global city, Singapore is no stranger to being on “best” lists. Recent accolades it has picked up include the country with the “best business environment” (EIU), “freest economy in the world” (The Heritage Foundation), fourth most competitive economy in the world (International Institute for Management Development), and eighth place in Schroders’s global city index. Therefore,... Read More

Harila, Sherpa receive grand welcome at TIA

August 5, 2023August 5, 2023 Digital Desk Digital Desk

05 August, Kathmandu: Two climbers making world record by scaling 14 mountains in three months have received grand welcome at Tribhuvan International Airport today. Kristin Harila of Norway and Nepali guide Tenjen (Lama) Sherpa had successfully climbed the second highest mountain of the world, Mt K2, on July 27. Minister of State for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Sushila Sirpali... Read More