Migratory birds start flocking to Kailal
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President promises tourism projects once Dhidhdhoo airport developed
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has pledged to develop an airport in HA. Dhidhdhoo, and conduct resort development projects near the island, if re-elected for a second term.
Source:SunOnline International2023-7-211130 -
Musical event to preserve traditional instruments
According to Kiran Nepali, director of Project Sarangi Foundation, the event aimed to raise awareness for the preservation of Siddhipur's local instruments, orchestrating a harmonious celebration of Nepal's musical herit…
Source:The Rising Nepal2023-7-201470 -
Nima Rinji world's youngest to scale G1, G2 in 25 hours
Two Nepali climbers have successfully scaled G2 in Pakistan this morning.
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-7-191859 -
Taxman launches new fiscal year with VAT on air travel
Grabbing every opportunity to boost flagging revenue collection, the taxman kicked off the new fiscal year by imposing 13 percent value-added tax on air tickets.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-7-181276 -
Vietnamese restaurant in Kathmandu
Aiming at connoisseurs of Vietnamese dishes, 'Fo 99 Restaurant' has been opened in Lazimpat, Kathmandu. Rajesh Kazi Shrestha, Honorary Consul of Vietnam for Nepal, inaugurated the restaurant situated in front of Hotel Sa…
Source:The Rising Nepal2023-7-1413357 -
In latest travel advisory, UK alerts nationals about potential risks
The British government Tuesday issued new instructions for its nationals regarding travel to Pakistan. Among other reasons, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has cited the risk of terrorism for its …
Source:The News International2023-7-111225 -
Retired Sumo wrestlers entertain tourists with demonstration fights
After dedicating two decades to the world of sumo wrestling, Ohtori now embraces a different challenge: entertaining curious tourists. As one of six retired wrestlers, he participates in captivating sumo demonstrations t…
Source:The News International2023-7-94870 -
Glory Of Sworgadwari
Sworgadwari meaning “doorway to heaven,” holds great significance in Hindu mythology.
Source:The Rising Nepal2023-7-81789 -
Across China: Transforming hollow village into thriving tourist destination
About 20 years ago, the architect Chen Gu returned to his hometown to prepare to start a business, but instead took over a project to renovate a hollow village administered by Hengshanwu Village in Anji County, east Chin…
Source:XINHUA2023-7-41445 -
Namaste Eid 2023 concludes
Namaste Eid 2023, a multicultural event that aimed to bring people from various communities of Nepal together to celebrate Eid and conclude the fasting month of Ramadan concluded at Hotel Annapurna, Kathmandu on Saturday…
Source:myRepublica2023-7-31661 -
Interview: Travel platform Booking.com taps into AI, eyes China
Booking.com, one of the world's leading digital travel platforms, announced a new artificial intelligence (AI) trip planner at the Collision conference in Toronto on Tuesday, emphasizing that China is a "hotbed for techn…
Source:XINHUA2023-6-282260 -
In a first, Pakistani women climb Haramosh La
In a first, a group of three Pakistani women adventurers became the country's first to traverse the Haramosh La (5,070 metres) from Arundu to Kutwal.
Source:The News International2023-6-191685 -
Hangzhou attracts travel enthusiasts with cultural and natural charm
Intangible cultural heritage products are on display during an activity marking the Cultural and Natural Heritage Day in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 9, 2023.
Source:XINHUA2023-6-151207 -
No amendment planned for tourism levy Act, says Prime Minister
During the question and answer session in the National Assembly, Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering made it clear that the government has no intentions of revisiting or amending the Tourism Levy Act of Bhutan 2022.
Source:Kuensel2023-6-141340 -
'Hop All Hop off Bus', a Heritage Tour Bus started operation from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM in ktm
The winners of Miss Nepal visited the heritage area of Kathmandu on Saturday through 'Hop All Hop off Bus'. They visited through the 'Sampada Ghumti Bus Service Hop All Hop Off Bus' which was started in Kathmandu for her…
Source:SATV2023-6-122662 -
Canada reports 10 new wildfires
There were ten new wildfires burning in Canada on Friday, bringing the total number of wildfires in the country so far this year to 2,405, the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre said.
Source:XINHUA2023-6-10921 -
BIMSTEC a huge market and destination for tourism: Foreign Minister Saud
Minister for Foreign Affairs, NP Saud, has said BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) offers a huge market and destination for tourism as well as trade and investment op…
Source:myRepublica2023-6-61160 -
Deaf American couple defies all odds, scales Everest, Lhotse
Scott Lehmann and Shayna Unger, both born profoundly deaf, have created history in mountain climbing this season. The US-based deaf couple stood atop Mt Everest on May 22 and also made it to the top of Mt Lhotse the next…
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-6-51433 -
Norwegian Harila reaches Annapurna hoping to beat Purja’s 14-peak record
Norwegian mountaineer Kristin Harila has reached the base camp of Annapurna I and is expected to try and scale the mountain within a week.
Source:The Rising Nepal2023-6-31761 -
Over 400,000 tourist visited Nepal in five months
Over 400,000 foreign tourists entered Nepal via air in the first five months of 2023, indicating an increase in tourism activities compared to past years.
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-6-21250 -
Renowned German climber Luis Stitzinger found dead on Mt Kanchenjunga
A renowned climber from Germany, who went missing on Mt Kanchenjunga since May 25, has been found dead above 8,000m, according to expedition organiser.
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-5-311371 -
Xi Story: A rural street food's recipe for success
Taking a stroll in a Chinese city, big or small, one is likely to encounter restaurants under a popular red Pac-Man-like logo -- Shaxian Delicacies, a sign indicating palatable foods for reasonable prices.
Source:XINHUA2023-5-311531 -
Mountain communities urge world leaders to decarbonise Everest
Seventy years after Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa first scaled Mt Everest, the Earth's tallest mountain is undergoing unprecedented and largely irreversible change caused by global warming.
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-5-291188 -
Egypt displays newly found ancient tombs and workshops
Authorities in charge of Egypt's antiquities Saturday presented ancient tombs and workshops that they claim were recently found at a Pharaonic necropolis outside of Cairo.
Source:The News International2023-5-281637 -
17 feared dead on Everest this season
A Canadian climber passed away above Camp III on Mt Everest on May 25, taking the season's death toll to 12, officials said.
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70 years after man's 1st summit, Chinese expedition makes way to world's highest peak
A Chinese expedition team on Tuesday reached the summit of Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest peak, where they carried out scientific research.
Source:XINHUA2023-5-241470 -
Above-the-knee amputee Gurkha veteran Hari Budha creates history scaling Mt Everest
Former British Gurkha soldier Hari Budha Magar has scripted history becoming the world's first double above-the-knee amputee to climb Mt Everest.
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-5-213737 -
"Kunqu Puppet" inheritors spend decades promoting traditional heritage
Kunqu, with a history of hundreds of years, is listed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as an intangible cultural heritage in 2001.
Source:XINHUA2023-5-201477 -
Indian woman climber dies, Everest death toll reaches 7
An Indian woman climber who fell ill at the Mt Everest base camp died in Lukla this morning.
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-5-181394 -
Sherpa climber dies below Camp IV
A Sherpa climber died while descending from the summit of Mt Everest, sources said.
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-5-173550 -
After Everest, Naila Kiani scales fourth highest peak Mount Lhotse
Adding another feather to her cap, Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani reached the pinnacle of the world's fourth-highest mountain, Mount Lhotse, just days after scaling Mount Everest.
Source:The News International2023-5-171510 -
Tea Culture from China Spread Around the Globe
"Tea For Harmony: Yaji Cultural Salon", was held in Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) on May 16, 2023 by China Cultural Center on Nepal in collaboration with the organizers Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and To…
Source:SATV2023-5-162170 -
Preserving Xinjiang's cultural heritage, the young take relay
With his target in sight, Zhao Hu pulled the string of a traditional bow. The arrow hit the bull's eye and was followed by a roaring cheer from the audience.
Source:XINHUA2023-5-162135 -
Xi Focus-Closeup: Preserving "world-class treasure" of Xi'an ancient city wall
At the heart of northwest China's Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, stands the country's largest and best-preserved ancient city wall, which is deemed a "world-class treasure" by Chinese President Xi Jinpin…
Source:XINHUA2023-5-121771 -
SpaceX crew to video chat with Elon Musk from Everest summit
If everything goes as planned, American billionaire Elon Musk will virtually stand atop Mt Everest summit later this month
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-5-101625 -
8,000 tourists visit Manang in four months
A huge number of tourists tuned up to the Himalayan district Manang as of May 7 this year.
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-5-101554 -
Sri Lanka earns nearly 700 mln USD from tourism in 4 months of 2023
Sri Lanka has earned nearly 700 million U.S. dollars from tourism in the first four months of 2023, an increase of 17.8 percent from the same period last year, an official said on Monday.
Source:myRepublica2023-5-9846 -
Chinese Embassy in U.S. holds event to promote Yunnan
The Chinese Embassy in the United States joined the Around the World Embassy Tour of Washington D.C. and held an open house event themed "Yunan: A Many-Splendored Life" presenting the southwestern Chinese province on Sat…
Source:XINHUA2023-5-81259 -
Applications open for land from Dharavandhoo
The local council has opened applications for 58 plots of land from B. Dharavandhoo.
Source:SunOnline International2023-5-81019 -
Tourist boat capsizes in southern India, at least 22 dead
Police officer Abdul Nazar said the rescue teams were expecting to recover more bodies from inside the boat after pulling it ashore from the muddy waters.
Source:SunOnline International2023-5-8936 -
Traditional Gurung attire at a crossroads as modernity seeps in
Gurung elders are worried about the loss in originality of their customary dresses.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-5-67553 -
A day when Lord Buddha is being remembered worldwide
Every Year on the full moon day of Baisakh, known as Baisakh Purnima as per the Hindu calender Buddhists celebrate Buddha Jayanti worldwide.
Source:SATV2023-5-54627 -
Sripada pilgrimage season ends tomorrow
Sripada pilgrimage season 2022-2023, which lasted six months since May 2022, will end on Wesak full moon Poya day tomorrow (05).
Source:DAILY MIRROR2023-5-41222 -
Night economy booms across China during Labor Day holiday
Night economy booms across China during Labor Day holiday
Source:XINHUA2023-5-41197 -
Chinese culture exhibition held in Paris
Chinese culture exhibition was held in Paris on Tuesday.
Source:XINHUA2023-5-3880 -
Resurging outbound Chinese tourists a boon to global tourism
"The Chinese tourists are back," said Suchart, who has spent nearly 10 years working in a small shop on Pattaya Beach, a popular tourist destination in southern Thailand.
Source:XINHUA2023-5-3537 -
American doctor dies at Camp II on Everest
An American climber died at Camp II on Mt Everest yesterday, expedition organiser said.
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-5-2780 -
The 7 Chinese cities that win hearts of tourists for holiday travel
China is witnessing a travel boom during this year's five-day May Day holiday, the first such holiday since the country optimized its COVID-19 response measures.
Source:XINHUA2023-5-2941 -
First post-epidemic May Day holiday sees travel boom
China is seeing a record-high May Day holiday travel rush amid excitement over a sharp rebound in tourism, with pent-up demand released following the end of pandemic curbs late last year.
Source:XINHUA2023-5-2853 -
Emirates passengers to get exciting offers in Dubai
Emirates has announced the return of its popular “My Emirates Pass,” which, starting May 1 till September 30, will enable its customers to get exclusive offers at hundreds of locations in Dubai and the UAE as part of t…
Source:Dhaka Tribune2023-4-30868 -
China set for railway-trips record on May Day holiday
The number of passenger trips handled by China's railways is expected to hit 19.5 million on Saturday, the first day of the five-day-long May Day holiday, data from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. shows.
Source:XINHUA2023-4-301094 -
Tourism booms across China as 5-day Labor Day holiday starts
A boy plays toy plane in Hohhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, April 29, 2023. The 5-day Labor Day holiday started on Saturday.
Source:XINHUA2023-4-301075 -
Gelephu hoteliers yet to reap SDF waiver benefits
The government waived the sustainable development fee (SDF) for 24-hour visitors in border towns starting April 14 this year. However, hoteliers in Gelephu are yet to enjoy the returns.
Source:Kuensel2023-4-271403 -
Reawakening a lost Buddhist legacy
The northeastern state of Tripura harbours a hidden past.
Source:Nepal News2023-4-23992 -
Tour operators cry foul over old SDF rule
Tour operators who had bookings confirmed to visit Bhutan before June 20, 2022 could bring in tourists by December 31 this year at the old Sustainable Development Fee of USD 65.
Source:Kuensel2023-4-221009 -
Ghodepani Welcomes Tourist After 3 Years
After three years, Chinese tourists have entered Ghodepani,a tourist spot in Myagdi.
Source:SATV2023-4-171389 -
Number of climbers for spring season surges by 45pc
A total of 743 mountaineers have received climbing permits to scale 23 mountains this spring season, an increase of 45 per cent compared to the same period of the previous year, when 512 climbers had received permits to …
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-4-171256 -
Aroma of Chinese Lamian noodles wafts to Belt and Road countries
Lamian noodles, or hand-pulled noodles, is a traditional Chinese dish. It has a variety of appetizing flavors such as Qinghai Lamian noodles and Lanzhou beef Lamian noodles.
Source:XINHUA2023-4-171353 -
Russia continues to dominate tourist arrivals
Statistics released by the Tourism Ministry shows Russia leading tourist arrivals to Maldives from January-April.
Source:SunOnline International2023-4-161173 -
Alidhuffarufinolhu and Olhufushi in high demand for resort development
Tourism Ministry reports huge demand for HA. Alidhuffarufinolhu and Th. Olhufushi – two islands opened for resort development earlier this year.
Source:SunOnline International2023-4-161191 -
Bhaktapur welcomes world for the serpent festival “Bisket Jatra”
Bhaktapur's historical and cultural significance Biska Jatra, which is celebrated for eight nights and nine days, has started from this morning.
Source:SATV2023-4-102956 -
Indian tourists in Nepal to be allowed to use Indian e-wallets
Nepal and India are set to sign an agreement for cross-border digital payment using e-wallet, which is expected to boost trade and tourism by eliminating currency hassles.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-4-91890 -
Living up to expectations
For the group of tourists who were denied boarding their flight to Bhutan because of errors in their electronic copy of the visa, it was not the experience they expected, especially if they were paying the new SDF of USD…
Source:Kuensel2023-4-9655 -
Tourism prepares for more Chinese visitors
Chinese art lovers are also eagerly awaited in Paris. Before the pandemic, the Louvre Museum was a favorite site of Chinese tourists in the city.
Source:China Daily2023-4-8815 -
Int'l secondary school students experience traditional Chinese medicine in Malta
Over 20 secondary school students from Germany and Luxembourg on Wednesday experienced traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) during their cultural exchange trip to Malta.
Source:XINHUA2023-4-7640 -
Across China: Traditional tea planting mirrors human-nature harmony
As the advent of spring heralds the ideal time for harvesting fresh tea leaves, locals in Lancang Lahu Autonomous County of Yunnan Province celebrated the beginning of the tea-picking season with a spirited ceremony held…
Source:XINHUA2023-4-71066 -
Dhiraagu’s #ThashibariMovement revives beautiful custom lost in time
The beautiful customs of ancient Maldivians are memories of Maldivians of these modern times.
Source:SunOnline International2023-4-61231 -
Gurkha veteran with disability aims to be on Everest summit
Aiming to become the world's first double above-the-knee amputee to climb Mt Everest, former British Gurkha soldier Hari Budha Magar has arrived in Kathmandu to begin his climbing expedition in the world's tallest mounta…
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-4-4976 -
Tourism industry loses millions with Kailash Yatra closed
The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra season lasts from May to September.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-4-11314 -
USD 9.89M in SDF in six months
The number of tourists may have declined, but revenue generated from tourists is comparatively higher going by the number of tourists Bhutan received this month.
Source:Kuensel2023-3-311184 -
Chinese company contracted to develop Hankede
Chinese company, on Thursday, was contracted to develop Addu City’s Hankede.
Source:SunOnline International2023-3-311149 -
Local level to allow solo trekking in the Everest region
The decision of the 'solo trekking' permit, which was closed by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), will not be applicable in the area of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.
Source:myRepublica2023-3-281187 -
Dhorpatan Game Reserve is where expensive tourists visit
The last hunting tourism of this year has started in Dhorpatan hunting reserve Baglung, the only hunting tourism area of Nepal.
Source:SATV2023-3-272055 -
Boao's success spurs high-quality development of rural tourism
In the village of Paigang, everything bears testimony to the ancient fishery culture -- old brick houses, historic ferry sites and shabby fishing boats.
Source:XINHUA2023-3-271355 -
84-year-old Carlos Soria leaves for Lukla to prepare for 15th Dhaulagiri attempt
Veteran Spanish mountaineer Carlos Soria today left for the Khumbu region to prepare himself for his 15th attempt on Mt Dhaulagiri.
Source:The Himalayan Times2023-3-26854 -
PATA Summit to take place from May 29
The PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Annual Summit and Mart 23 will be taking place in Pokhara, a major tourist destination of Nepal, from 29 May to 1 June
Source:NepalNews2023-3-231164 -
Mountain climbers increasing in spring
Climbers from 25 different countries have received permission to climb so far.
Source:NepalNews2023-3-221178 -
Explore the unspoiled wilderness of Far West
n Bardiya and Kailali, community-run homestays are empowering Tharu villagers financially while offering travellers a chance to explore Nepal in a more immersive way.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-3-191134 -
Taking to the skies
Paragliding is a popular tourist activity in Nepal. Numerous adventure sports companies in the country organise paragliding flights throughout the year (minus the monsoon season).
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-3-181257 -
7 Budgetary Highlights Which Are Set to Spruce Up Nepali Tourism
Tourism is one of the major revenue streams of Nepal. People around the world throng this Himalayan nation to trek the towering mountains or to soak in the beautiful views.
Source:nepalisansar2023-3-18929 -
China to reopen borders to foreign tourists for first time since 2020
China said that it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists for the first time in three years since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic by restoring the issuance of all types of visas from Wednesday.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-3-15889 -
Nepal ends solo trekking. Everest region exception
On March 2, Nepal Tourism Board, the country’s tourism promotional body, 13 travel trekking organisations and trade unions, decided that beginning April 1, individual backpackers would not be allowed to trek the slopes …
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-3-151074 -
A Promising Sign of Recovery
The recent increase in foreign tourist arrivals to Nepal is a promising sign for the country's tourism industry, which has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Source:myRepublica2023-3-31018 -
Bhutan strategises to promote tourism
The Department of Tourism (DoT) has come up with a marketing strategy to promote Bhutan abroad.
Source:Kuensel2023-3-21013 -
Budget hotel issue under discussion
The government is discussing resolving the budget hotel issue by categorising the hotels into three categories.
Source:Kuensel2023-2-28670 -
Thai media reps on FAM trip enjoy world-class hospitality in Maldives
According to MMPRC, the familiarization trip is part of its marketing strategy for Southeast Asia, with a focus on showcasing the Maldives' diverse and unique aspects to travelers from the region.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-241826 -
Kanduhulhudhoo to kickstart local tourism
The local council of GA. Kanduhulhudhoo of Maldives has decided to lease land from the “Rehaa gandu” area for local tourism.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-24869 -
Australia stuck in second gear while global tourism roars back to life
Australian Bureau of Statistics arrival numbers for December 2022 show Australia is still 40% down compared to the number of international visitors who arrived in December 2019.
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Bison completes Floating City’s first mockup unit
The first mockup unit of the Maldives Floating City being developed in K. Atoll has been towed to the project site.
Source:SunOnline International2023-2-21825 -
Bhutan calls on tourists at SATTE
Bhutanese tourism service providers showcased ‘what’s new’ in Bhutan after reopening to tourism at the three-day South Asia’s Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) 2023 in Delhi which ends today.
Source:Kuensel2023-2-121308 -
Life and Legends under the Miaoying Temple https://tkpo.st/3Y4NFMI
Having survived the Cultural Revolution, the White Dagoba, which was designed by the Nepali architect Arniko, is the oldest and largest Tibetan Buddhist shrine in China and perhaps the last remaining building of the Yuan…
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-2-81122 -
China's resumption of outbound group travel expected to revive global tourism industry
The global tourism industry is expected to get a boost as China, one of the world's largest outbound tourism markets before the pandemic, resumed outbound group tours on Monday.
Source:XINHUA2023-2-7924 -
ASEAN Tourism Forum 2023 concludes in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The four-day ASEAN Tourism Forum 2023 concluded in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on Sunday, with the theme "ASEAN: A Journey to Wonderful Destinations."
Source:XINHUA2023-2-61064 -
Tibetan Buddhist event in China's Gansu attracts believers, tourists
More than 76,000 believers and tourists from home and abroad attended a grand Tibetan Buddhist event, known as the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony, held Friday at the Labrang Monastery in northwest China's Gansu Provin…
Source:XINHUA2023-2-4846 -
Tourism industry hopeful as over 55,000 tourists enter Nepal in Jan
Tourist arrival in January, considered an off-season month, has given hope to Nepal’s tourism industry.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-2-21152 -
Chinese tourists to fuel global economic recovery, cultural exchange
We cannot wait to have the Chinese back in our restaurants. We missed it so much," said Alix Pickard, a senior manager of a British restaurant corporation.
Source:XINHUA2023-1-26914 -
Dudh Kunda’s divine duende https://tkpo.st/3IsANuR
At an elevation of 4,561 metres and located at the base of the Numbur Himal, the pond is one of the lesser-explored trekking destinations in the country.
Source:The Kathmandu Post2023-1-181306 -
Places To explore In Chitwan
Chitwan as a fame of tourist area
Source:The Rising Nepal2023-1-132017 -
Trek card becoming effective in tourism promotion and tourist safety
Trek card distribution has been started in Khumbu region since last October, as the number of tourists going on FIT treks without a guide and going missing and dying due to not being able to find the route and geographic…
Source:SATV2023-1-12887 -
Peak tourism in 2023
More than 70 years after Nepal opened to the world, the country has yet to fully benefit from tourism
Source:Nepali Times2023-1-10949
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