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….
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…
New Helicopter Flight Regulations in the Khumbu Region: A Step Toward Sustainable Tourism
In a significant move to protect the fragile ecosystem of the Everest region, the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality has issued new regulations regarding helicopter flights…
THE GLASGOW DECLARATION: A COMMITMENT TO A DECADE OF TOURISM CLIMATE ACTION
We declare our shared commitment to uniting all stakeholders in transforming tourism to deliver effective climate action. We support the global commitment to halve emissions by…
8848.86 meters is the official new height of the World’s highest mountain, Mt. Everest
It’s time to climb a little higher than 8848 meters to conquer the highest point on earth. Mt. Everest, the highest mountain in the world, now…
Two courageous children, 6 years and 8 years, successfully walk up to the base camp of Mt. Everest
– Two US siblings, Shree Dhaval Desai (6 years) and Arjun Dhaval Desai (8 years), daughter and son (respectively) of Mr. Dhaval Bhupendra Desai and Ms….