The August 26, 2026, Nepal–Tibet border flood left at least 1,455 people dead and 5,285 missing in...
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Nepal travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Nepal is a nation between India and Tibet known for its temples and Himalayan mountains, which include Mt. Everest. Kathmandu, the capital, has a mazelike old quarter filled with Hindu and Buddhist shrines. Around Kathmandu Valley are Swayambhunath, a Buddhist temple with resident monkeys; Boudhanath, a massive Buddhist stupa; Hindu temples and cremation grounds at Pashupatinath; and the medieval city of Bhaktapur.
When Everest Melts, Who Gets the Bill? Nepal Tourism Faces a Climate Reckoning
Nepal's tourism industry is confronting a costly new reality as floods, landslides and glacier...
Nepal Today, Peru Tomorrow? Climate Change Is Rewriting the Rules of Mountain Tourism
A glacier collapses in Nepal. A dangerous glacial lake grows above a tourism city in Peru...
Nepal Is Open for Tourism: WTN Says Don’t Abandon Nepal After Deadly Floods
Nepal is mourning a devastating flood disaster, but most of the country remains open for tourism...
Nepal’s Climate Alarm: Tourism Leaders Warn the Himalayas Are Paying the Price
After more than 1000 confirmed casualties in the recent flooding, the Nepalese Government and...
Nepal Tourism Crisis: Jamaica’s GTRCMC Moves Into Action After Devastating Floods
Nepal’s deadly floods have become a tourism crisis, threatening communities, infrastructure and...
Nepal Is Open: Tourism Leaders Challenge Tripadvisor, Trip.com Travel Warnings
Nepal tourism leaders are sounding the alarm: a catastrophic Himalayan disaster should not shut...
Nepal Flood Disaster: Updated List of Missing Foreign Tourists and Visitors
Hundreds of travelers remain unaccounted for following catastrophic flooding in Nepal. eTurboNews...
LIVE: Nepal–Tibet Flood Death Toll Rises as 1,300+ Remain Missing — Tourist and Rescue Updates
A catastrophic flash flood near Nepal’s Tibet border has killed more than 150 people, with hundreds...
PATA’s New Leadership Meets a New Mission: Can Tourism Become a Force for Peace?
PATA has a newly strengthened leadership team, but an unexpected discovery at PATA Travel Mart 2026...
Mountains at the Limit: Can Adventure Tourism Balance Safety and Profit?
Nepal is proposing sweeping new rules for Mount Everest climbers as deaths, overcrowding and costly...
Hikmat Singh Ayer Unable to Attend Nepal Tourism Board CEO at Himalayan Travel Mart 2026
Newly appointed Nepal Tourism Board CEO Hikmat Singh Ayer made his first official public appearance...
Nepal Tourism Board CEO Deepak Joshi Removed, Hikmat Singh Ayer Takes Charge
Nepal Tourism Board CEO Deepak Raj Joshi has been removed under Nepal’s newly issued Special...
Could Unsafe Homemade Liquor Damage Nepal’s Tourism Reputation?
Nepal’s booming rhododendron tourism industry is facing growing scrutiny after reports revealed an...
Resilient Nepal Set Trends at ITB Berlin, Expanding Its Global Tourism Vision
Nepal demonstrated remarkable resilience at ITB Berlin 2026, maintaining a strong presence despite...
Nepal, Against the Odds, Emerges as a Global Leader in Accessible Tourism
Nepal is emerging as a global leader in accessible tourism, blending innovation with inclusion. At...
Kathmandu Showcases Cultural Splendor with Seto Machhindranath Rath Yatra for Diplomatic Community
Kathmandu highlighted its rich living heritage as diplomats experienced the vibrant Seto...
Nepal’s New Government Could Boost Tourism and Traveler Confidence
Nepal’s newly elected government, led by Balendra “Balen” Shah, could have important implications...
Travel and Eat: The Global Race for Culinary Dominance Is Reshaping Tourism
Culinary tourism is transforming global travel as cities compete to become food capitals. From Rome...
Thailand Tourism Reality Check: A Missed China Forecast and a New Risk Emerging from India
Thailand’s tourism industry enters 2026 facing a complex and delicately balanced moment. The long...
Rising Together, Resilience Forever: How Jamaica, Nepal, and USA Redefined Tourism Recovery and Hope
Jamaica, Nepal, and the United States emerged as unlikely tourism resilience leaders in 2025. From...
From Venice to Everest: 25 Destinations Charging Tourists to Fight Overtourism
Which destinations charge tourists to avoid overcrowding?Venice, Machu Picchu, Bhutan, the...
Centara to Open First Hotel in Nepal with Pokhara Mountain Resort in 2026
Thailand-based hotel operator Centara Hotels & Resorts will enter the Nepal market in January...
World Tourism Network Nepal is Excited about World Tourism Day
Pankaj Pradhananga, the Chair of the World Tourism Network Nepal, has been giving a keynote address...
Nepal is Safe and Open for Tourism
A private initiative, also supported by the World Tourism Network Nepal chapter, published an Open...
Nepal Tourism Is Resilience At Its Best
Resilience has been a significant concept in international tourism, and Nepal has demonstrated that...
Tourism in Nepal Today & Tomorrow Beyond PR
A more professional and less corrupt government may be emerging in Nepal, according to a German...
Kathmandu on Fire, Airports Closed, Tourists Stranded in Nepal But Safe
The Parliament in Kathmandu, Nepal, is on fire, 19 protesters are dead, but tourists do not have...
Deadly Violence in Nepal After Government Shuts Down Internet Communication
eTN was first contacted by travel agencies and tour operators in Nepal, who were unable to contact...
PATA CEO at Nepal-India-China Expo 2025
Nepal’s strategic position between two of the world’s largest outbound markets—China and...
PATA Partners with Meaningful Tourism Centre
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...
Nepal Raises Everest Climbing Fee from $11,000 to $15,000
Nepal announced that it will significantly increase the price of permits for foreign tourists...
Deadly 7.1 Earthquake in Lobuche, Nepal
The 7.2-magnitude earthquake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was felt in Nepal and Tibet, as...
State and Colorful Plans of the Nepal Tourism Board
Deepak Raj Joshi, the just-reappointed CEO of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), issued his evaluation...
Deepak Joshi is back: Just elected to CEO Nepal Tourism Board
The Nepal Tourism Board has a new leader. This leader has the knowledge and willpower to take NTB...
How Nepal Tourism Could Achieve a Broader Purpose
Imtiaz Muqbil of Travel Impact in Bangkok attended the PATA Travel Market and is sharing some of...
Only Pilot Survives Nepal Plane Crash
Eighteen people were killed in a plane crash shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu Airport in Nepal...
Nepal Tourism Toastmasters Club Hosts Club Officer Installation Ceremony
The new executive committee was installed by the installation officer and the Immediate Past...
New PATA Executive Board Confirmed
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) made it official. This tourism organization ratified its...
Skal International Nepal Promoting Hidden Treasure of Heritage Tourism
The recipient of Skal Asian Area Club of the year 2024 for the highest growth of number of members...
Nepal: The Most Popular Cultural Tourism Destination for Chinese Travelers
The Nepal Tourism Board with seven private sector tourism and hospitality businesses together with...
Climbers Turn Everest Into Giant Toilet Drowning in Feces
Referred to as 'Garbage Mountain' in the year 2000, Everest now stands as a stark reminder of the...
Nepal Celebrates National Accessible Tourism Day
The World Tourism Network Nepal Chapter in cooperation with key stakeholders in the travel and...
Trekking in Nepal Now Digital and Hassle Free
While some limitations remain, the transition to online systems represents a significant step...
Environmental Concerns on Nepal’s Mount Everest Impose New Rules
The issue has prompted calls for action from expedition leaders and experts, emphasizing the urgent...
Yeti Airlines Flight 691: Nepal Plane Crash Report Reveals Pilot Fault
The twin-engine ATR 72 carried a total of 72 individuals, consisting of two infants, four crew...
Air India Express: Desperate Attempts of Expansion and Upgrades
Air India Express is set to broaden its international routes to Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam...
Nepal Tourism Caught in Chinese Scam: Pokhara International Airport
Nepal's dream for a second airport in Pokhara has turned into a concern for some - Thanks to...
Nepalese Airlines in Europe: Decade Long Ban, Still On
Nepal remains on the EU blacklist due to concerns about its airline companies, particularly Nepal...
Nepal Airlines Leaves 31 Passengers as It Departs Ahead of Schedule
Expressing dissatisfaction with Nepal Airlines' negligence, the passengers have urged the relevant...
United Nigeria Airlines Plane Lands at Wrong Airport
On November 26, A Nigerian airline, United Nigeria Airlines, is being investigated because one of...
Nepal Airlines: Best National Flag Carrier, Losing Market Shares
Nepal Airlines Ironically still claims that even if the flights don't depart on time, the...
The Hippie Trail in the Shaping of Nepal’s Tourism
At one time, Nepal was known as the marijuana heaven. How did its use become illegal in Nepal ‘The...
Diwali: Nepal Celebrating Bhai Tika, Bhai Dooj in India
Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhai Tika or Bhai Phota in different regions of Nepal and India, is a...
Dogs Are Being Worshipped in Nepal Today for Tihar
The five-day Tihar, also known as Yamapanchak, began on Saturday, with Kaag Tihar - worshipping...
Nepal Earthquake: Reports Confirm Tourism Remains Safe
Nepal Police data reveals that out of the 157 people who lost their lives in the November 3...
Nepal Tourism Activities Continue Unaffected by the Earthquake
The Nepal Chapter of the World Tourism Network today issued this urgent clarification update on the...
Nepal Decides to Accept International Assistance for Earthquake Victims
Ongoing efforts include search and rescue operations and the distribution of relief in the affected...
The Midnight Earthquake in Nepal: 200+ casualties expected
The deadly 6.4 earthquake in the Western Mountain region of Nepal hit at midnight, today and killed...
Tara Air Pilots Engage in Fight at Ramechhap Airport
A fight erupted between two Tara Air pilots, Santosh Shah and Sanjeev Shrestha, at Ramechhap...
Nepal: Number of Tourists in Manang Surge
Tourists have been visiting both the Annapurna trail and the Larke pass in Narpabhumi.
Killed together with his Wife, Children, Parents, Siblings and Friends
Tariq was a man of peace, a man who loved tourism and a Fellow at Michigan State University...
Secretary-General Guterres in Nepal: Adverse Effects of Climate Change in Mountains Discussed
Secretary-General Guterres warned that the large Himalayan rivers could have massively reduced...
Thai Airways Resumes Kathmandu-Bangkok Flights
Thai Airways International, Thailand’s national carrier, has resumed its Kathmandu-Bangkok...
Famous Trek in Nepal Imposes New Tourist Fee
A famous trek in Nepal has decided to impose new tourist fee. Tourists trekking in Machhapuchhre...
Hong Kong Relaxes Visa Policy for Nepal, Vietnam and Laos
Vietnam had previously requested its partners, including Hong Kong, to ease visa policies for its...
UN Secretary General Guterres to Visit Nepal, Army In-Charge of Security
The Nepali Army has been given the task of ensuring the security of United Nations Secretary...
Manang Air Pilot Who Crashed on Oct 14th Passed Away
Prakash Kumar Sedhain, the pilot of the Manang Air helicopter that tragically crashed on October...
Nepal Celebrates Dashain 2080: The Greatest Hindu Festival
People across the country exchange blessings, perform rituals, and receive Tika and Jamara from...
Nepal Airlines Issues Bid Invitation to Purchase 3 Aircrafts
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has recently issued a bid invitation to acquire three new...
Tribhuvan International Airport Sets Highest Flights Record in Nepal
On October 16, Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Nepal set a new record by handling 114...
Hoteliers Complain Government’s Inability to Target Tourists in 2023
Although the infrastructure is capable of hosting 3.5 million tourists each year, Nepal‘s...
Nepal’s Greatest Festival Dashain Starts Today
The “Navaratri,” a nine-night festival known as Dashain or Bada Dashain, a significant...
Nepal Airlines Will Purchase 10 Aircrafts: Minister Kiranti
Sudan Kiranti, the Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, announced plans to purchase...
CAAN Bans Manang Air from Flying Following Recent Copter Crash
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has suspended the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of...
Nepal World Tourism Network Chapter Launched
Nepal Tourism set an important trend in support of Small and medium sized travel and tourism...
Nepal Expects 400,000 Tourists in Four Months
The Government of Nepal aims to welcome one million foreign tourists in 2023 but has only received...
Hanging Bridges Tour becomes Belize’s New Attraction
Located in north-eastern coast of Central America, Belize is known for its untouched beaches. Home...
PATA Gold Awards 2023 Winners Announced
The famous PATA Gold Awards for 2023 were just announced and attracted 108 entries.
Historic Wooden Artifacts Handed Over to Nepal
The Embassy is actively working to recover and return Nepal's stolen cultural treasures.
