World’s highest airport to open in Tibet this month

The world’s highest civilian airport will begin operations in a Tibetan prefecture in China’s Sichuan province from September 16, officials said today. Located at 4,411 metres above sea level, the airport in Daocheng Yading county, Garzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture will drastically cut the travel time between the county and the ...

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International airline bookings surge as peak season nears

International airlines serving Nepal are seeing a surge in inbound bookings with the tourist and festival seasons approaching. According to travel agencies, almost every flight into Kathmandu is 96 percent booked for October while 85 percent of the seats have been booked for November. They said that air ticket reservations ...

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EVEREST REGION TREKKING

The best treks in the Everest region are among the most popular trekking routes in the world. The best treks in the Everest region will be a once in a lifetime adventure travel hike in the company of inspiring and breathtaking Himalayan scenery. Nowhere in the world is more spectacular ...

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Buddha’s birthplace in Nepal’s 100-rupee note

The Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)  has introduced a 100-rupee Nepali note featuring Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha. The NRB said the new note would be accessible only during the Dashain, , Xinhua reports. A bank spokesperson said the new note has a picture of the Ashoka Pillar, along with ...

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Tourist arrivals expected to rise due to stronger dollar

The country’s import sector may be watching the freefall of the Nepali rupee against the US dollar with hearts pounding, but the tourism industry is brimming with anticipation for a bumper season. With the exchange rate going in favour of foreign visitors, tourists get Rs 109 for US$ 1. The ...

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