Amazing Experiences on the Ghorepani Trek, Annapurna Conservation Area

Nepal offers numerous trekking choices, and one great advantage is that there is always a trek to match your desires, physical condition, or timing requirements. During my two-month trip to the country, I opted...

Foreign Employment Permits ‘Surge’ in Nepal as Pandemic Subsides!

As the coronavirus infection curve continued to flatten across the world, Nepalis aspiring to work in foreign countries started applying for labor permits. A total of 14,753 Nepalis received permission for foreign employment in the...

5 Reasons You Should Go Trekking in Nepal (Even if You Think You Don’t Want to)

Many years ago, before my first trip to Nepal, I didn’t think I liked trekking. In fact, I knew I didn’t like trekking. I avoided it, opting for cable cars at every opportunity, and...

Himalayan Trekking Regions at a Glance

Bordered by the serrated ridges of the Himalayas, Nepal features a wide range of national parks, conservation areas, treks, and summits. The number of trekking choices is so big, and overwhelming, that having an...

Understanding Hindu and Buddhist Temples

Religion is a part of everyday life in Nepal. Going to Hindu or Buddhist temples is normal in Nepal, and temples are tucked even into the remotest places in the mountains. But, Nepal can...

Nepal Launches COVID-19 Vaccination Drive With ‘Covishield’

The Nepali Government on Wednesday launched a nationwide coronavirus vaccination drive with the one million doses of Covishield vaccine provided by India. The Indian Government had earlier pledged to donate vaccines to Nepal under grant...

UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites in Nepal

Nepal is well-known for its countless trekking routes, but culture is also a strong feature that makes the country so diverse and authentic. Aside from Buddha’s birthplace in Lumbini, most of the UNESCO cultural...

Nepali Climbers Make ‘History’ with First-ever K2 Winter Summit!

A team of ten Nepali Sherpas on Saturday successfully climbed the summit of K2, becoming the first mountaineers to complete a winter attempt. The group of Nepali climbers paused 70 meters away from the peak...