Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal (HRA) celebrates 40th anniversary

Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal (HRA) celebrated 40th anniversary of its establishment honoring various personalities and volunteer doctors from different countries of the world amidst a function here today. Various personalities of the Nepal Government and tourism entrepreneurs stressed the need of effective search and rescue operations to handle disasters and ...

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Ang Tshering Sherpa bags title of Tourism Man 2013

Former President of Nepal Mountaineering Association Mr. Ang Tshering Sherpa has been honoured with the title of ‘Tourism Man of the Year- 2013′. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Mr. Ram Kumar Shrestha honoured Mr. Sherpa with the title amidst a programme organised here on August 25, 2013, marking ...

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Adventure tourism gains popularity

With the growing number of youths arriving in Nepal, the country has emerged as a preferred adventure tourism destination. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA)’s recent statistics show that there has been a quality increment in the number of youths arriving in the country for adventure tourism. ...

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Workshop on Healthcare for Tourists organized

Nepal Tourism Board and Health Concern jointly organized a half day workshop on on Healthcare for Tourists in Nepal – a doorstep to medical tourism in Nepal on August 26, 2013. The main objective of the workshop was to discuss the medical problem faced by the tourists while visiting Nepal, ...

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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 favor of foreign visitors, tourists get Rs 109 for US$ 1. The ...

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