Santosh Pokharel

Although parties have included tourism in their manifestos this time, stakeholders say the sector has historically received little priority. While manifestos mention increasing tourist numbers, doubling spending and length of stay, and raising tourism's contribution to GDP, many believe these remain...

It takes at least two days on foot from Chame to reach Nar and Phu. Without electricity, clearing the ice had to be done manually. The frozen water had turned rock-hard and extremely slippery, blocking the trail.

Seats had been booked in the names of 35 passengers. Sai said the 35-seater bus had departed at full capacity. Including the driver and co-driver, 37 people had initially left Pokhara. However, he added that the bus operator couple boarded the bus from Tanahun later on.

Experts say youth voters are capable of evaluating candidates’ competence, assessing suitability for future leadership, and choosing candidates based on merit rather than party loyalty. Focusing specifically on the 18–25 age group, which makes up roughly 7% of the electorate, analysts hi...

During a visit to the Himalayan district on Friday, PM Karki received briefings from security agencies and election officials on the significant seasonal hurdles that could impact voting.

Hotels see rising cancellations ahead of general election

Local administration urges trekkers not to travel unless conditions improve

Previously, waste was managed at Lameahal in Pokhara Metropolitan City–32, but the site has now reached full capacity, forcing the city to search for an alternative location. As garbage continues to pile up in homes and along roadsides, the entire tourist city has begun to reek of foul odour.

According to Umesh Paudel, activity in Lo Manthang is minimal, as most residents from the upper region have moved to lower areas, including Pokhara, to escape the harsh winter. At present, only around 50 people remain in Lo Manthang. With most villagers already away and snowfall adding to the isolat...

Air passenger numbers fall from 1.019 million in 2024 to 946,000 in 2025