I was 13 when Into Thin Air was released, Jon Krakauer’s account of the catastrophe on Everest in 1996. When my father got his hands on the book, he devoured it. From that moment...
One of the best ways to understand the cultural variety of Nepal is by staying with locals. The women-run Community Homestay network throughout Nepal allows travellers an unparalleled experience to stay in local homes...
In early September 2018 I ventured to the
eastern Himalayan region of Nepal to learn about the various ethnic groups that call it home. Trekking in this region really pushed my limits. I always knew...
Nepal will be reopening its borders for international tourism on August 17th as the blanket ban ends and both international and domestic flights resume.
The move comes just before the start of the autumn trekking...
The Nepali Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) on Wednesday filed a case against proprietors of five firms in the country for embezzling the government revenue worth NPR 410 million.
The DRI found that the five...
The Nepali Government has approved the ‘Working Procedure on Seed Capital for Innovative Businesses,’ enabling the commercial banks to issue subsidized loans to startup companies.
The startups can now avail a loan up to NPR...
The coronavirus pandemic has severely impacted the Nepali tourism sector, especially when the government has planned to boost tourism through the ‘Visit Nepal 2020‘ campaign. The Himalayan country, which sees heavy footfall throughout the...
Since the SAARC COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund initiation, the Indian Government has disbursed a total of INR 138.9 million (NPR 222.31 million) to the member nations.
As per the information provided by the Indian Government...
