Nepal is known for its picturesque landscapes, snow-clad mountains, ancient culture, and diverse natural beauty. These unique features of the country have always been sources of attraction for foreign tourists. In recent years, they have also caught the attention of foreign filmmakers, giving recognition to this Himalayan nation as a favored destination for filmmaking.

Everything is destined, just stay calm

December 17, 2020 17:08 pm

Human beings panic at their tough times and get super excited at their achievements or fulfillments. If their desires or wishes are not fulfilled then they go to extreme level of anxieties and if they achieve what they want, then their happiness has no boundaries.

Thailand’s southern beaches lure travelers with their turquoise water and dramatic limestone cliffs, but there’s more to explore in the Southeast Asian country that’s one of the world’s most popular destinations.

Targeting Visit Nepal 2020, veteran singer and musician, Prem Dhoj Pradhan has released a musical documentary titled ‘Jaya Janmabhumi, Jaya Sindhubhumi’ portraying traditional identity of Sindhupalchok district, recently. Along with singer Pradhan, the documentary features voices of singers— Chandra Singh Ghale, Tamu Singh, and Mina Singh.

SURKHET, July 11: The federal and state governments jointly have declared 101 tourist destinations in Karnali State (79 destinations declared by Ministry of Karnali State for Industry, Tourism, Forest and Environment, and 17 by the federal government).

POKHARA, June 23: Gandaki Province has been preparing to develop 44 places of the province as major tourism destinations. The provincial government has allocated Rs 170.60 million for the purpose.

What if…

June 7, 2019 08:00 am

Roll not tears on my death There should be a reservoir to roll What is the loss to anyone in the damage There should be a broken heart to know and understand the value of toll

Somehow our destination is same

June 2, 2019 08:00 am

Somehow our destination is same But the path we chose to reach there is different I chose love as an only way to go there But you chose friendship to be there

“It was 2039 BS. I was working for Nepal Police. I had to travel with my colleagues to Pachimnala. The trip was for official purposes. Our final destination was the Nepal-China border.  A fight broke out with the locals of Sangekhola.

Making the most of your trip

September 7, 2018 07:59 am

Many of us are guilty of going to a new place, wandering about aimlessly, eating and drinking at the best pubs and restaurants, shopping for souvenirs, and coming back home with a phone full of photos. But traveling is all about experience and by paying attention to small things you can really enhance it. Here are 10 tips that can really help you make the most of every trip you take.

KATHMANDU, July 26: The Kirtipur Municipality is to develop Pushpalal Park at Champadevi and surrounding area as a tourist destination. "A study is being carried out for infrastructure development as the area with its natural beauty and sidewalks, has potentiality for tourism," said the Municipality's Deputy Mayor Saraswati Khadka.

POKHARA, May 9: Due to its adventure landscape, Pokhara is gradually being recognized as an adventure tourist hub of the country. Adventure sports including rafting, paragliding, wall climbing, and trekking are popular among tourists.

Panchakot has turned into one of the main tourist destinations of Baglung district after the establishment of Panchakot Ekikrit Basti in Ward-6 of Baglung Municipality.

Gorkha A Historical Destination

April 3, 2018 09:48 am

Nestled in the lap of Himalayas, Nepal’s Gorkha district extends to Tibet on the north. You can reach the district headquarters within five hours by bus from Kathmandu, although it takes days to reach the remote northern parts. The headquarters, Gorkha bazaar, is 24 kilometers away from Abu Khaireni along Kathmandu-Pokhara highway. Your real journey to the place begins when you get off the bus and start enjoying the richness of the surroundings.

PANCHTHAR, March 24: Infrastructure is being built for the preservation and promotion of the historic Hilihang Palace of Panchthar district to develop it into a tourist destination.

Destination Waling Calling

March 21, 2018 12:24 pm

SYANGJA, March 21: Waling is nestled among the beautiful hills of Syangja district where the river Aandhikhola crisscrosses. The breathtaking Machhapuchhre mountain watches the place from a distance, and the nearby Khadadevi Bahunthan seems eager to just embrace it. The place got its name from the farmers who used to sing folklores during rice plantation. The name for the farmers’ song -- Waligeet -- evolved over the years to give a name to the place, Waling.

The ‘dream project’ of late director Deepak Rayamajhi is all set to release on March 16. Film ‘Destination Kathmandu’ was produced under the banner of Janakpur Media House, and was directed by Sharad Adhikari.

Silver screen as final destination

February 25, 2018 12:06 pm

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Roshani Syangbo, 29, is an aspiring theater artist with only two years’ experience in the scene. During her short journey, she has so far been featured in two mainstream plays — ‘Conference of the Birds’ and ‘Witch’.

What’s your destination?

January 21, 2018 09:30 am

People need jobs not only to sustain economically but also to broaden their intellectual horizon and gain practical experience. We invest our time and money to become qualified for prestigious as well as high-paying jobs. Especially students studying in bachelor’s level are likely to plan to get a job immediately after their studies.

Nepal is the holiday destination for many international tourists, while some also visit here for pilgrimage, trekking and adventure sports, among several other reasons. If you also count the number of domestic tourists the volume of people in some areas, both explored and unexplored, becomes overwhelming. Here are the top ten places to visit in Nepal, prepared with the help of the 2017 statistics and Sharad Pradhan, media consultant at Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

KATHMANDU, August 1: Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its fifth Australian destination -- Canberra.

Chitwan's top tourist destination

June 26, 2017 10:33 am

CHITWAN: Chitwan is the perfect destination for nature lovers. It is located 150 km west of Kathmandu and has been ranked as the third most visited tourist destination in Nepal: after Kathmandu and Pokhara, respectively. Chitwan receives around 200,000 visitors a year from around the world.The crown jewel of the region, and main draw, is Chitwan National Park. But there is more than just nature to enjoy in Chitwan, including a rich culture and history.

KATHMANDU, April 21: Foreign diplomats have made commitment to promote Nepal as one of the lucrative destinations for investors in their respective countries.

KATHMANDU, April 17: British newspaper The Guardian has suggested the UK travelers visit Nepal as the country is cheaper than other traditional British destinations.

WASHINGTON, March 12: Dismissed by former US president Barack Obama as a place explorers had already seen, the Moon has once again gained interest as a potential destination under Donald Trump’s presidency.

Rani Mahal destination for lovebirds

February 14, 2017 17:09 pm

PALPA, Feb 14: The Valentine Day is being observed across the world today. The Valentine Day dates back to the Roman Empire when it had given a priest named Valentine a death penalty for disobeying the military rule and encouraging youths for love relationship and marriage.

Is USA still your dream destination?

February 6, 2017 23:00 pm

KATHMANDU, Feb 6: After Donald J. Trump was elected as the 45th president of the United States, it has created a lot of confusion among students who were applying to USA for their higher studies. He has introduced measures to control the number of immigrants and he recently tried to ban people from seven Muslim countries but this decision has been temporarily blocked by the court.

RAMPUR (Palpa), Dec 20: The Siddhababadham located along the bank of the Kaligandaki river is quickly transforming into a destination for domestic as well as foreign tourists.

Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who is all set to marry his fiancee Rukmini Sahay, will have a destination wedding in Udaipur.

KATHMANDU, Oct 30: An Australian delegation led by lawmaker Jing Lee returned home today after completing a weeklong visit.

Rara lake becoming popular destination

October 29, 2016 09:03 am

JUMLA, Oct 28: Nepal's biggest lake, Rara, has become a popular destination for both internal and external tourists with access to road reaching there.

NEW DELHI, Sept 17: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who is presently on a four-day state visit to India, stated that Nepal was lately emerging as a favorable investment destination.

KATHMANDU, Aug 28: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal today said efforts will be undertaken to develop Barpak, the epicenter of the massive earthquake of April 25, 2015, as an international tourist destination.

URLABARI (Morang), Aug 9: The road linking the tourist destination, Letang that was blocked by a mudslide for the past 15 days has opened.

WASHINGTON DC, June 11: The world famous Forbes Magazine has published the list of 20 best value cities for budget travelers placing Pokhara of Nepal at the top. US Nepal Chamber of Commerce Vice-President Bed Kharel told the National news Agency (RSS) that the list published by the Forbes magazine would play significant role to attract tourists. The Forbes Magazine publishes the list of richest people of the world.