Santosh Pokharel

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Aaha-Rara Gold Cup begins tomorrow

Published On: January 16, 2017 12:40 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 16: The 15th edition of the annual Aaha-Rara Gold Cup Football Tournament will begin on Tuesday at the Pokhara Stadium in Kaski. The inter-club invitational tournament which will conclude on January 28 will see participation of 12 teams, according to organizer Sahara Club of Pokhara.

Nat’l volleyball in Pokhara

Published On: January 9, 2017 02:30 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 9: Western Regional Sports Development Committee is organizing Srijana Invitational Men’s and Women’s National Volleyball Tournament at Pokhara Stadium in Kaski from January 31 to February 3.

Mustang looks alluring as sun shines (photo feature)

Published On: January 2, 2017 01:58 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Jan 2: Vehicular movement along the Pokhara-Jomsom road section which was obstructed following heavy snowfall since yesterday has resumed from Monday morning.

In pictures: Aftermath of Mustang flashflood

Published On: December 21, 2016 01:54 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Dec 21: A flashflood was triggered by an avalanche in Ghami of Mustang district on Sunday.

Flashflood sweeps bridges in Mustang

Published On: December 19, 2016 06:54 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Dec 19: A flashflood triggered by an avalanche has caused severe damages in Ghami of Mustang district on Sunday.

Aaha-Rara Gold Cup from Jan 17

Published On: December 5, 2016 12:20 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Dec 5: The 15th edition of Aaha-Rara Gold Cup is set to be held from January 17 to 28 in Pokhara. The tournament, that will feature national and international clubs, will be held at Pokhara stadium, organizer Sahara Club informed.

Whitewater challenge in Seti River starts today

Published On: November 27, 2016 05:19 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 28: Nepal Association of Rafting Agencies (NARA) is organizing 15th Himalayan Whitewater Challenge in Pokhara from Monday.

Two killed, 12 injured in Pokhara jeep accident

Published On: November 26, 2016 04:16 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 26: Two persons were killed and 12 others were injured when a jeep met with an accident in the district on Saturday.

Seti flashflood alert pilot dies in Ultralight crash

Published On: November 23, 2016 08:20 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 23: Russian pilot Alexandr Maximov, who had helped minimize considerable damages by timely alerting the locals about massive incoming flash flood in Seti River nearly four years ago, died in an unfortunate ultra-light aircraft crash in Pokhara on Wednesday morning. He was 62.

Indian pilgrims to Muktinath evading TIMS fee

Published On: November 18, 2016 08:53 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 17: Many Indian pilgrims visiting Muktinath Temple of Mustang district have long been avoiding paying fee for Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) card while entering Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) region, it has been revealed.

Govt preparing to privatize Gorakhali Rubber

Published On: November 14, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 14: The government has started preparation for privatizing Gorakhkali Rubber Industry.

Missing ultra-light found after a year

Published On: November 13, 2016 09:55 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 13: An ultra-light carrying a tourist that went missing last year after taking off from Pokhara Airport, has been found on Sunday.

Beauty of Bhaitika mesmerizes foreign tourists

Published On: November 3, 2016 07:34 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Nov 2: Hiltje Van from Holland participated in Bhaitika for the second time this year. Both times, she celebrated it in Pokhara. She says that getting to enjoy the festival for the second time was a precious opportunity for her.

Indian Prez Mukherjee to be in Pokhara for 3 hrs

Published On: October 29, 2016 04:35 PM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 29: Indian President Pranab Mukherjee will stay in Pokhara only for three hours during his three-day Nepal visit. Mukherjee will arrive here from Janakpur on Friday.

Tihar triggers brisk business of Dhakatopi

Published On: October 26, 2016 01:00 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 26: With the arrival of Tihar, sale of a traditional cap, popularly known as Dhakatopi in Pokhara is in rise.  ​

Solo trekker missing for a week in Annapurna Range

Published On: October 24, 2016 02:50 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 24: Israeli national Amit Mosche Reichman, 42, has gone missing while trekking along the Annapurna trekking circuit. Reichman had last contacted friends and families a week ago and was reported to have been trekking along the Mardi Himal trekking route. Since then his whereabouts remain unknown.

Roads stealing charm of trekking in Annapurna region

Published On: October 17, 2016 07:37 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 16: Earlier it would take three weeks for tourists to trek through the Annapurna Circuit. After the introduction of transportation facilities, one week of trekking suffices. Length of Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) has shortened.

Pokhara transporters add buses for Dashain

Published On: October 5, 2016 12:10 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 5: Bus operators in Pokhara have added more buses in view of the Dashain-time passenger rush.

Indo-Pak tensions affect Nepal's tourism sector

Published On: October 3, 2016 12:40 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Oct 3: Nepal's tourism sector has started bearing the brunt of Indo-Pak tensions as international tourists have started cancelling their bookings to Nepal citing safety concerns.

Dearth of tourists steals Pokhara's tourism day fanfare

Published On: September 27, 2016 12:50 AM NPT By: Santosh Pokharel

POKHARA, Sept 27: There is little excitement in Pokhara, one of the top tourist destinations in the country, while the world is celebrating 37th tourism day.