Tourists from Norway were the longest stayers in Nepal last year, spending an average of 25.49 days in the country. According to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal received 3,280 Norwegian tourists in 2012, among whom 2,369 were first time visitors. Their length of stay increased by ...

The number of wild tigers living in Nepal has increased by 63% to 198 since 2009, a government survey has shown. The survey, which was carried out between February and June, assessed the Bengal tiger population across a 600-mile stretch in Nepal and India. It found numbers had increased in ...

The District Administration Office of Kaski has made life jackets mandatory for tourists boating in Fewa and Begnas Lakes of Pokhara. The rule, however, does not apply to hundreds of locals, though they have to cross the lakes every now and then. The DAO´s move comes on the heels of ...

Former Nepalese Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal Friday advocated a ‘Lumbini circuit’ of Buddhist tourism sites spanning India and Nepal which would attract millions of Buddhist pilgrims. Nepal said he was for two different circuits, one for India, touching Buddhist spots of Sarnath, Bodh Gaya and another one in Nepal, ...

Tibet permit 2013 regulations have recently been among travelers’ top questions and concerns. As many are aware, foreign visitors in Tibet are required to obtain a travel permit before they are allowed entry. In 2013 the Tibet tourism bureau has bolstered tourism levels by maintaining clear and consistent regulations. To ...