Nepal’s army has expanded its commercial interests while democratic governments have foundered on many fronts. That could be a problem for the country.
Nepal tourism may take 5 years to recover
The age of mass tourism is gone,” said Prachanda Man Shrestha, former CEO of Nepal Tourism Board. “Tourists will now prefer niche products with specific personalised preferences. And Nepal’s …
Devotee in Nepal
Machindranath Chariot festival due to ban on public gatherings imposed as preventive measure against Covid-19 in Lalitpur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu …
Faith in Nepal
Machindranath Chariot festival after the government imposed ban on public gatherings as preventive measure against Covid-19 …
‘Shimla of Nepal’ misses tourists despite re-opening of hotels and travel business amid COVID-19
Usually packed with Indian tourists during summer months, the hotels of Makwanpur or ‘Shimla of Nepal’ are on the brink of collapse …
Nepal’s tourism now has to re-start from zero
Supposedly B P Koirala, Nepal’s democracy activist, and King Tribhuvan held secret negotiations in the men’s room. Not all the abundant stories about Boris’ exploits are true, but they are usually …
Migrant workers from Nepal start returning to India as economy reopens
More than a thousand workers from Nepal have been crossing the Customs at Kailali District of Southern Plain of Nepal to rejoin their jobs in India …
How an Aberdeen family turned their Nepal lockdown into an adventure
If it has been traumatic for Scots parents returning kids to school amid facemask debacles, heavy rain and one-way traffic, spare a thought for a family from Aberdeen stranded in Nepal under a second …
Tourists missing from `Nepal’s Shimla’ due to COVID-19
Nepal’s Makwanpur, which is commonly referred to as “Shimla of Nepal” is missing tourists this year, especially from India, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
When the sun sets, it is fun time in Nepal
Anyone caught selling alcohol in Bihar gets a five year jail term, so Nepal is an easy outlet. A whole range of liquors is available; from branded spirits to cheaper alternatives like locally brewed …