https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/nepal/ Nepal News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:22:36+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nepal-waives-climbing-fees-for-97-peaks-to-boost-remote-region-tourism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nepal-waives-climbing-fees-for-97-peaks-to-boost-remote-region-tourism/ In a bold new initiative to promote lesser-visited corners of the Himalayas, Nepal will waive climbing permit fees for 97 peaks over the next two years. The move is aimed at drawing international mountaineers to the remote Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, while easing congestion on the world’s most famous summit—Mount Everest. Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:50:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-expeditions-showcases-new-and-improved-eco-comfort-camps-in-nepals-ev/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/world-expeditions-showcases-new-and-improved-eco-comfort-camps-in-nepals-ev/ World Expeditions has unveiled upgrades to its exclusive Eco-Comfort Camps in Nepal’s Everest region, bringing added camping comforts whilst helping care for the environment and communities of one of the world’s most spectacular trekking regions. Mon, 20 May 2024 06:14:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-place-kathmandu-to-transform-into-nepals-first-hyatt-centric-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-place-kathmandu-to-transform-into-nepals-first-hyatt-centric-hotel/ Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced an agreement to rebrand Hyatt Place Kathmandu as the Hyatt Centric Soalteemode Kathmandu, marking the first Hyatt Centric hotel in Nepal upon completion of renovations. Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:23:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dusit-hotels-and-resorts-makes-its-nepal-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dusit-hotels-and-resorts-makes-its-nepal-debut/ Dusit Hotels and Resorts makes its Nepal debut with new city and mountain escapes infused with Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality Fri, 21 Jul 2023 06:18:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sagarmatha-next-uses-crowdsourcing-to-remove-10000-kgs-of-waste-from-mount/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sagarmatha-next-uses-crowdsourcing-to-remove-10000-kgs-of-waste-from-mount/ 200 tonnes of waste are generated in the Mount Everest region every year. That is why Sagarmatha Next, an experience centre at 3,775 meters on the foot of Mount Everest, is dedicated to raising awareness on the issues through art and design. Wed, 31 May 2023 13:05:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-signs-agreement-with-shangri-la-to-develop-four-new-hotels-in-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ihg-signs-agreement-with-shangri-la-to-develop-four-new-hotels-in-nepal/ The signing will bring three InterContinental hotels and a Hotel Indigo property across diverse locations in Nepal Fri, 14 Apr 2023 07:43:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-annual-summit-and-adventure-mart-2023-to-be-held-in-pokhara-nepal-from/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pata-annual-summit-and-adventure-mart-2023-to-be-held-in-pokhara-nepal-from/ The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise the PATA Annual Summit and Adventure Mart 2023 in Pokhara, Nepal from May 29 – June 1. The event will be hosted by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB). Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:50:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dusit-hotels-and-resorts-all-set-for-japan-and-europe-debut/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dusit-hotels-and-resorts-all-set-for-japan-and-europe-debut/ Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has announced its expansion plans for 2023, including debuting its unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality in Japan and Europe Mon, 06 Feb 2023 08:35:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-place-kathmandu-opens-in-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-place-kathmandu-opens-in-nepal/ The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi everywhere and 24-hour food offerings. Fri, 19 Nov 2021 05:29:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ramada-encore-by-wyndham-kathmandu-thamel-opens-in-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ramada-encore-by-wyndham-kathmandu-thamel-opens-in-nepal/ Located in the centre of Kathmandu, the capital and largest city in Nepal, the newly built hotel opened earlier this week and is part of a vibrant rejuvenation project. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:08:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-tourism-resilience-centre-arrives-in-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/global-tourism-resilience-centre-arrives-in-nepal/ The mission of the centre is to carry out policy-relevant research and analysis on destination preparedness, management and recovery from disruptions that impact tourism and threaten economies. Thu, 02 Jan 2020 09:42:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pavilions-himalayas-lake-view-to-open-in-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pavilions-himalayas-lake-view-to-open-in-nepal/ Boutique hotel group the Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the Pavilions Himalayas Lake View - the first luxury tented eco villas of their kind in Nepal. Wed, 14 Nov 2018 10:03:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wtm-2018-nepal-takes-turn-to-shine-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wtm-2018-nepal-takes-turn-to-shine-in-london/ Nepal is looking forward to welcoming two million visitors in 2020. To achieve this, there will be major promotional activities through digital as well as traditional media. Sun, 04 Nov 2018 11:40:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-adds-new-flights-to-kathmandu-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-adds-new-flights-to-kathmandu-nepal/ Qatar Airways will add an additional daily flight on its Doha-Kathmandu route from September 1st, to meet high demand during Nepal’s festival season, which takes place every year in September and October. Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:18:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fairfield-by-marriott-kathmandu-takes-company-into-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fairfield-by-marriott-kathmandu-takes-company-into-nepal/ Marriott International has announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu, which marks the company’s entry into Nepal and further expands its footprint in south Asia. Sun, 04 Jun 2017 06:24:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dusit-international-to-launch-first-nepal-property-in-himalayas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dusit-international-to-launch-first-nepal-property-in-himalayas/ Thailand-based Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Omstone Asia Capital Nepal to operate Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort & Spa. When complete it will be the first Dusit-branded property in Nepal. Fri, 19 May 2017 09:36:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-the-pavilion-himalayas-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-the-pavilion-himalayas-nepal/ Far removed from every-day life, The Pavilions Himalayas boutique resort is nestled in a valley near Phewa Lake, Pokhara, Nepal. Surrounded by farmland, forested hills and a mountain fed river, the property’s 15 luxurious, eco-friendly villas form a naturally beautiful landscape. Here Adam Kahan calls in as he tours this most enigmatic of destinations. Thu, 20 Oct 2016 09:41:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/slim-chance-of-survivors-following-nepal-crash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/slim-chance-of-survivors-following-nepal-crash/ The wreckage of a Twin Otter aircraft operated by Tara Air has been located in Nepal. The plane was carrying 23 people when it lost contact with air traffic controllers shortly after take-off. It is was on route from Pokhara to Jomsom, with officials offering only a slim chance of survivors being rescued. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 09:25:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-supports-humanitarian-relief-efforts-in-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-supports-humanitarian-relief-efforts-in-nepal/ United Airlines today announced that it will work with its disaster relief partners the American Red Cross, Americares, Airlink and Operation USA to provide aid to those affected by the earthquake in Nepal Wed, 29 Apr 2015 04:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nepal-tourist-arrivals-down-16-percent/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nepal-tourist-arrivals-down-16-percent/ Figures released by the immigration office at Tribhuvan International Airport in Tibet reveal tourist arrivals reached 35,330 in January 2013, a decline of 15.9 per cent on the same month last year. Major source markets have all seen numbers of tourist arrivals fall in the first month of 2013. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:45:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/plane-crash-claims-19-lives-in-nepal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/plane-crash-claims-19-lives-in-nepal/ Seven British nationals are believed to be among 19 people killed during a plane crash in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Sita Air-operated aircraft came down moments after take off with the loss of three crew and 16 passengers.  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 09:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/everest-tour-plane-crash-kills-all-19-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/everest-tour-plane-crash-kills-all-19-passengers/ A plane carrying tourists to view Mount Everest has crashed in Nepal, killing all 19 passengers, according to reports. Sun, 25 Sep 2011 08:59:10 +0000