Santosh Pokharel

Mani Raj Lamichhane, head of the Tourism Board, Gandaki, also noted that the conflict affects high-spending tourists, mainly from the US and Europe. “European and American tourists typically spend more, and their reduced arrivals mean Nepal may mostly receive budget travelers. The absence of h...

According to business owners, the period from March to May is considered the peak trekking and tourism season in Nepal. Tourists preparing to visit trekking areas have been canceling their bookings rapidly. If the Middle East conflict persists, the tourism sector could face even greater challenges.

Thakali secured 3,307 votes, defeating CPN-UML candidate Indradhara Bista, who received 1,806 votes. Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate Aditya Chandra Thakali came third with 759 votes.

Rudra Neupane, spokesperson for the Provincial Election Office, said, “Within four hours, around 20 percent of votes were cast. We expect this number to rise over the next two hours. No polling stations in the province have reported any issues, and voters are casting their ballots smoothly.&rd...

Some elderly voters who had descended to lower areas to escape the cold have not been able to return. As a result, only 31 people will vote in the village. A total of 14 personnel, including security and election staff, have been deployed. Of the 31 voters, four are currently at cattle sheds. After...

Because regular flights have not started, the province’s tourism sector is particularly concerned. Yet, parties have not stopped including the airport in their election agenda. Businessmen say parties include any issue that can attract voters, which is why Pokhara International Airport always...

Manifestos promise a clean city, but streets overflow with waste

Airlines cite lack of passengers as bookings were cancelled following earlier confusion.

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.