John Wingle, deputy vice president who oversees the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s operations in Europe, Asia, the Pacific and Latin America, arrived in Kathmandu on Monday. This marks the first …
As Everest costs go up, Nepal just made it free to climb nearly 100 other mountains
Nepal announces it’s opening 97 peaks in Karnali and Sudurpaschim to international climbers for free as it hopes to diversify tourism away from the world’s highest mountain.
As Everest costs go up, Nepal just made it free to climb nearly 100 other mountains
Nepal announces it’s opening 97 peaks in Karnali and Sudurpaschim to international climbers for free as it hopes to diversify tourism away from the world’s highest mountain.
Nepal waives climbing fees for 97 mountain peaks
Nepal has waived climbing fees for 97 mountains, officials said on Wednesday, hoping to steer people to its lesser-known peaks and boost local economies. Climbers pay for permits on Nepali peaks and …
IHG’s Holiday Inn Express hotel brand expands in Nepal
IHG Hotels & Resorts South West Asia managing director Sudeep Jain said: “We are excited to strengthen our presence in Nepal with Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dhulabari. “Buil …
Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community holds first Pride rally since US funding cuts
Members of the Nepal’s LGBTQ+ community and supporters rallied in the capital Sunday in the annual pride rally, which was the first since a major cut in funding after the U.S. government ceased …
Naima Nepal Mobility Expo extended till Monday
The Naima Nepal Mobility Expo 2025, organised by the Nepal Automobile Importers and Manufacturers Association (Naima), will now run until Monday, following an unexpectedly large number of visitors.
Nepal likely to face steeper loan costs as donors start hiking interest rates
As Nepal continues to grapple with mounting public debt year after year, the financial burden is expected to grow even further in the coming year. Donors and development partners have begun raising …
Nepal emerging as hub for IT in South Asia, Minister Gurung says
Minister Gurung urged the Japanese IT industries to run companies in Nepal, adding that Nepal was a good location for the development of an IT hub. KATHMANDU, Aug 8: Minister for Communications and …
How the greening of Nepal’s energy sector laid a foundation for investment and growth
Less than a decade ago, a day in Nepal included up to 16 hours without electricity. The instability of the Himalayan country’s energy …