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10 Jun
Ichangu Narayan is one of four famous Narayan temples among to the Hindu god Bisnu. It is located in Nagarjun Municipality, in the western section of Kathmandu, and is historically significant in terms of culture, architecture, and religion. Aside from its religious significance, it is also well-known and appreciated for its natural beauty, making it a popular hiking and bird-watching destination. The greenery and quiet setting of Ichangu ...
21 Mar
Koshi Province Chief Minister Kedar Karki stated that the province will celebrate International Everest Day. In an 'interaction program' held by the Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN) in Kathmandu on Saturday, he announced that Koshi, the region with the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, will commemorate International Mount Everest Day. The province is striving to grow the tourism industry in Koshi province and connect Indian ...
08 Dec
According to the National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre a 6.4 magnitude earthquake recorded through parts of Nepal, with its epicenter located in the far western part of Nepal Jajarkot district, at 11:47 p.m. While approximately 750 km from Kathmandu, slight shaking was felt in Kathmandu. However, our tours and trekking to —Kathmandu, Everest region, Annapurna, Manaslu Langtang, Lumbini, Chitwan, and Pokhara—stand untouched by any des...
01 Oct
Indra is Lord of Rain and the king of Heaven. Jatra is procession. Indra Jatra is celebration of God Indra’s Day. Indra Jatra is festival of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Some believes Indra Jatra is thanking day to lord Indra for the rain. According to others, the festival is celebrated in the honor of Bahirab, who is Shiva’s manifestation and is believed to destroy evil. Indra Jatra begins every year from the day of the Bhadra Dwada...
19 Sep
Teej Festival - Hari Talika“Teejko lahar aayo bari lai Teejko lahar aayo bari lai …..” Every year as the festival of Teej — arguably the most important festival for Hindu women — approaches, women and girls get pumped up and gather to celebrate. Dancing to the aforementioned tune was a group of women, clad in red and green saris and kurtas, on Monday at the ‘Dar Eating Program’ at Amrapali Banquet, Naxal. These women were friends, colleagu...
31 Aug
Janai Purnima Festival On the occasion, especially Hindu Brahmins and Chhetris who have undergone the ritual of Bratabandha change their Janai (white cotton string worn diagonally from the left shoulder to the right waist) and also tie the Raksha Bandhan around the wrist of the right hand. People believe that the use of the sacred thread will bring them good luck. It is also believed that the Raksha Bandhan should be removed only on the day...
21 May
During the spring season, more than 325 climbers have reached the peak of Mount Everest. 478 climbers from 65 nations were granted permission to climb Mount Everest this year, which began on Saturday. Climbers are continuing to ascend Mount Everest through various agencies, according to the Department of Tourism, since the opening of the climbing route. According to Yuvraj Khatiwada, the department's director, more than 325 people have complet...
12 Apr
The South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) has announced an extension of the nomination period for its 2023 edition, giving stakeholders in the travel and tourism industry more time to submit their entries. The new deadline for nominations is now May 10, 2023. SATA is a prestigious annual event that recognizes and rewards the best tourism products and services in the South Asian region. It covers a wide range of categories, including hotels and reso...
12 Apr
Over 200 climbers from 20 different climbing organizations have so far been granted permission to ascend Mount Everest this spring. According to Bigyan Koirala, an official with the Department of Tourism's Mountaineering Branch, a total of 197 climbers, including 31 women and 166 men, in 20 climbing groups, have obtained permission to climb Mount Everest. This season, a large number of foreign climbers are visiting Mount Everest. According ...
12 Mar
China's ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, had a courtesy meeting with Balendra Shah, head of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. During the meeting held in the office of the head of the metropolis, Shah, the matter of mutual cooperation and sustainable relations was discussed, the metropolis said. On that occasion, Chief Shah said that he wanted to promote the construction style of Kathmandu's properties in Chinese cities. Kathmandu has...