Nepal Tourism Board

09/06/2024

Welcoming Bollywood Diva Tara Sutaria in Nepal for a TGIF Nepal Fashion Week show on 8th June,2024.She pays homage to the Pashupatinath Temple during her trip, immersing herself in the sacred atmosphere and rich cultural heritage.

05/06/2024

"𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝,𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞,𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧"
Happy Environment Day! 🌍💚 Let's come together to protect and cherish our beautiful planet. Every small action counts, from reducing waste to conserving energy. Let's leave a green footprint for future generations🌱
PC: Durga Poudel, PhotoNepal

30/05/2024

"𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝: 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥"
७१ औँ अन्तरराष्ट्रिय सगरमाथा दिवस मनाइएको छ । विश्वको सर्वोच्च शिखर सगरमाथा सर्वप्रथम नेपाली नागरिक नेन्जिङ नोर्गे शेर्पा र न्युजिल्याण्डका नागरिक सर एडमण्ड हिलारीले सन १९५३ मे २९ मा सफलतापूर्व आरोहण गरेको दिनलाई नेपालले हरेक वर्ष अन्तरराष्ट्रिय सगरमाथा दिवसको रुपमा मनाउँदै आएको छ ।
दिवसको अवसरमा काठमाण्डौंमा आयोजित कार्यक्रमलाई सम्बोधन गर्दै प्रधानमन्त्री पुष्पकमल दाहाल प्रचण्डले हिमाल आरोहीहरूको सुरक्षाका लागि आरोही कल्याणकारी कोष स्थापना गर्ने बताउनु भएको छ । उहाँले ओरोहीहरूको भविष्यको सुरक्षा र जीविकासँग सम्बन्धित विषयमा अर्थ मन्त्रालयसँग कुरा गरेर तत्कालै अघि बढाइने प्रतिवद्दता जाहेर गर्नु भयो ।प्र्रधानमन्त्री प्रचण्डले जलवायु परिवर्तनका असरलाई न्यूनीकरण गर्दै हिमालमा फोहोरमैलाको व्यवस्थापन लगायतका चुनौतीलाई सरोकारवालाहरुको सहकार्य र समन्वयबाट समाधान गर्ने बताउनु भयो । नेपाल सरकारले हिमाल जोगाऔँ, मानवता बचाऔँ भन्ने नाराकासाथ राष्ट्रिय तथा अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मञ्चहरूमा संवाद गर्ने नीति अघि सारेको उल्लेख गर्दै उहाँले यसका लागि हिमालका मुद्दामा विश्वको ध्यान नेपालतर्फ राम्रोसँग आकर्षित भएको र पर्वतीय देशको नेताको रूपमा नेपाल स्थापित भइसकेको बताउनु भयो ।संस्कृति, पर्यटन तथा नागरिक उड्डयनमन्त्री हितबहादुर तामाङले आगामी आर्थिक वर्षमा १६ लाख पर्यटन भित्र्याउने सरकारको लक्ष्य रहेको उल्लेख गर्दै सरकारले पर्यटनलाई आर्थिक विकासको मूल आधारमा रुपमा अघि बढाउने गरी कार्यक्रम अघि बढाइरहेको बताउनु भयो । पर्यटनमन्त्री तामाङले विश्वभर तापक्रम वृद्धिलगायत हिमाली क्षेत्रमा बढ्दो मानवीय र वातावरणमा नकारात्मक प्रभावको सन्तुलन कायम गर्न मन्त्रालयले सगरमाथा आधार शिविरको समग्र अध्ययनका लागि समिति गठन गरेको जानकारी दिँदै समितिले चाँडै नै उपयुक्त निकाससहित सरकारलाई प्रतिवेदन बुझाउने बताउनु भयो ।यस्तै कोशी प्रदेशका मुख्यमन्त्री हिक्मत कार्कीले नेपाल जलवायु परिवर्तनको चपेटामा नेपाल परेको उल्लेख गर्दै हिमाल आरोहणलाई नियमन गर्न र व्यवस्थित मापदण्ड बनाउन जरुरी रहेको बताउनु भयो । उहाँले ६ हजार मिटरको हिमाल चढेपछि सगरमाथा चढ्न पाइने व्यवस्था हटाइ ८ हजार मिटर माथिको हिमाल आरोहण गरेपछि मात्र सगरमाथा आरोहण गर्न पाउने मापदण्ड बनाउनुपर्ने धारणा राख्नु भयो ।मन्त्रालयका सचिव डा. गणेश प्रसाद पाण्डले हिमाल नेपालको गौरव भएको उल्लेख गर्दै नेपालको पहिचान जोगाउन हिमालको संरक्षण आवश्यक भएको बताउनु भयो । कार्यक्रममा नेपाल पर्वतारोहण संघका वरिष्ठ उपाध्यक्ष ठाकुरप्रसाद पाण्डे, आरोही टेन्डि शेर्पाले नेपालको पर्वतीय पर्यटनको संरक्षणकाहरुको लागि हिमाल र आराहीहरुको संरक्षणमा ध्यान दिन सरकारसंग आग्रह गर्नु भयो ।आरोही तथा आरोहणमा योगदान गर्ने व्यक्तिहरुलाई सम्मान यसैबीच अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सगरमाथा दिवसको अवसरमा विभिन्न आरोही तथा आरोहणमा योगदान गर्ने व्यक्तिहरुलाई सम्मान गरिएको छ । सो अवसरमा एक लाख राशीको अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सगरमाथा पुरस्कारबाट ल्हाक्पा सोनाम शेर्पा सम्मानित हुनु भएको छ । व्यवसायी शेर्पाले यसै वर्ष विश्वका सात वटै महादेशका सर्वोच्च शिखरहरूको सफलतापूर्वक आरोहण सम्पन्न गर्नु भएको थियो । त्यसैगरी इतिहास शिरोमणि बाबुराम आचार्य सगरमाथा पुरस्कार आरोही तथा सगरमाथाको उचाई मापक खिमलाल गौतमलाई प्रदान गरिएको छ । पन्ध्रौँ चुली पुस्तकका लेखक, नापी विभागका प्रमुख नापी अधिकृत गौतमले सगरमाथाको उचाई ८८४८.८६ मिटर सर्वेक्षण कार्यमा नेतृत्व गर्नु भएको थियो ।त्यसैगरी, सगरमाथाको ३० पटक आरोहण गरेका कीर्तिमानी आरोही कामीरिता शेर्पालाई सम्मान गरिएको छ भने तेन्जिङ हिलारी पुरस्कारबाट पेमा छिरिङ्ग शेर्पा, महासेनानी सुनिल सिंह राठौर, फुरदिकी शेर्पा र निमा डोमा शेर्पा, आङ छिरी शेर्पा पुरस्कृत हुनु भएको छ । सो अवसरमा इतिहास शिरोमणि स्व. बाबुराम आचार्यलाई मरणोप्रान्त सम्मान गरिएको छ । प्रज्ञा भवनमा आयोपजत कार्यक्रम पूर्व ठमेलबाट बाजाजाजा सहित को र्‍याली किालिएको थियो भने पर्यटन बोर्डमा रहेको तेन्जिङ नोर्गे शेर्पा र एडमण्ड हिलारीको शालिकमा माल्यापणर् गरिएको थियो । सो अवसरमा पर्यटन मन्त्रालयका सचिव तथा बोर्डका अध्यक्ष डा. गणेश प्रसाद पाण्डे तथा बोर्डका वरिष्ठ निर्देशक हिक्मत सिंह ऐरले तेन्जिङ नोर्गे शेर्पा र एडमण्ड हिलारीको शालिकमा माल्यापणर् गर्नु भएको थियो ।
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29/05/2024

"𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝: 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥"
Celebrating 71st International Sagarmatha Day - 2024 commemorating man's 1st accent of Mt. Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa in 1953.
Here's to the breathtaking magnificence of the Everest and the unwavering spirit of those who seek to reach its summit.

27/05/2024

Today we celebrate our country's unity and diversity. Happy Republic Day!Let us remember our heroes' sacrifices and continue to work toward a brighter, more inclusive future.

27/05/2024

"𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚,𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝: 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥"
Sagarmatha (Mount Everest), majestic and towering sits at the pinnacle of Earth's natural wonders, a testament to the planet's splendor and the indomitable spirit of those who dare to climb its heights.
PC: Nepal 8th Wonder

23/05/2024

23/05/2024

Happy Buddha Purnima from the birthplace of Lord Buddha!!

22/05/2024

Buddha Jayanti is an auspicious celebration commemorated for the birth, enlightenment and paranirvana of Lord Buddha. May his teachings of compassion, peace, and knowledge lead us to a harmonious and conscious existence. Let's spread kindness and love to every being.
PC:Nepal 8th Wonder

10/05/2024

Renowned Europe based travel magazine 'Holiday' has published a special edition (six units/1722 pages) dedicated to Nepal featuring art, culture, tradition and people. Nepal Tourism Board facilitated the team with the photography in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Patan, Panauti, and Namobuddha in September, 2023.

06/05/2024

The Korean-Nepal Friendship Jugal 1 Expedition held on the occasion of 50th aniversay of Nepal-Korea Friendship, led by Lakpa Dendi Sherpa and Sherpa Babu Lama, completed a historic climb of the undiscovered Jugal peak-6591 meters on May 03, 2024. The expedition was organized with support from the Nepal Government, Nepal Tourism Board, Nepal Mountaineering Association, and other organizations to celebrate the friendship between Nepal and Korea .

22/04/2024

Happy Earth Day!!! 🌎
Let's cherish, protect, and celebrate our beautiful planet today and every day!🌎
PC: Arjun Kumar Thapa

17/04/2024

Wishing You all a Joyful Ram Nawami 🎉
सबैमा रामनवमी को हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना 🎉

12/04/2024

Happy New Year 2081 🎉
नव वर्ष २०८१ को हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना 🎉
PC: Chandra Chakradhar, Photonepal

11/04/2024

Wishing you joy, peace and countless blessings on this auspicious occasion.

08/04/2024

Happy Ghode Jatra!
Ghode Jatra is celebrated on the new moon day of the month of Chaitra. It lies on the 2nd day of the three day festival "Pāhān Charhe (पाहां चह्रे)” celebrated by Kathmandu’s Newar community.

On this day, Nepal Army organizes a special program at (an open parade ground), where horses parade through the grounds to gallop over the defeated demon Tundi's grave to keep him underground.

07/04/2024

The was an absolute delight and fun filled evening!

🪷 World-renowned Nepali singer Ani Choying Drolma performed with her famous band mates Mr. Manose Singh who is the first Nepali Grammy nominee, Mr. Gopal Rasaili, Mr. Sanjay Shrestha, and Mr. Prince Nepali who plays the traditional .

🪷 Musical performers from China were Mongolian folk singer Ms. Wulan Tuya and famous player Ms. Lu Ning.

🪷 Local performances: "Lumbini Biraha" was led by Mr. Radheshyam Pal, while the traditional Tharu "Dheluwa" dance was led by Mr. Sunil Tharu.

Thank you to each of our perfomers for an amazing evening filled with love and grace!
The First Lumbini International Peace Festival



Photo credit: Mr. Manoj Chhetri and Mr. Achut Regmi from Bhairahawa

03/04/2024

Join us to celebrate Lumbini - Birthplace of the Buddha as the "center of world peace and culture"!

Sharing photos of sunset at Lumbini this evening, as preparations are being made to organize the 1st Lumbini International Peace Festival scheduled April 5-6. The event is composed of:

🪷 Lumbini International Peace Marathon that will include: Marathon (M), Half Marathon (F), 5K Open (M+F), School (B+G) including Walkathon (requires registration)

🪷Lumbini International Meditation Day with sacred chant of sutras by Lumbini monastery representatives and participated by 100 monks, nuns and 400 practitioners (free entrance)

🪷 Lumbini Peace Concert where world renowned Nepali singer Ani Choying Drolma will be performing with well-known Chinese singer Ulan Tuya, Guqin artist Lu Ning, and folk or traditional musicians from Lumbini (free entrance)

19/03/2024

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 !

07/03/2024

Wishing you a joyous Maha Shivratri! May the divine grace of Lord Shiva grant you inner resilience, wisdom, serenity, and abundance on this sacred day. May your life be infused with devotion and spiritual illumination.
PC: Harsh Mahaseth, Photonepal

07/03/2024

Happy International Women's Day to all the amazing women out there who are making waves, smashing barriers, and driving change every day! Let's celebrate your strength, amplify your voices, and encourage your limitless dreams. Your resilience, compassion, and determination illuminate our world. Here's to empowering each other and creating a brighter, fairer future together! 🌟💖
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06/03/2024

Shivasadhana live from Pashupatinath.

शिवसाधना

05/03/2024

Join us to experience a mesmerising cultural program at Pashupatinath's holy premises in worship of Lord Shiva; And be a part of spectacular performances and spiritual harmony.

03/03/2024

World Wildlife Day 2024 !
PC: Chungba Sherpa, Wildlife Photographer

18/02/2024

Democracy Day 2080!
प्रजातन्त्र‌ दिवस २०८०!

10/02/2024

Happy Chinese New Year!
We wish all our Chinese friends a healthy and happy new year. In this year of the dragon, may you soar like a dragon and find abundant joy, prosperity and success.

10/02/2024

Happy Sonam Lhosar!
People from the Tamang and Hyolmo community of Nepal celebrate today as the new year according to the Tibetan Lunar Calendar. They visit monasteries, stupas, and chaityas to perform ceremonial rituals and also participate in cultural events and exchange greetings.

09/02/2024

Incredible achievement as the 2-year-old Carter Dallas from Scotland becomes one of the youngest individuals to reach the Everest Base Camp at an elevation of 17,598 feet. Accompanied by his parents, Ross and 31-year-old Jade, the family from Glasgow is currently on a year-long journey across Asia, with Carter completing the trek on his father's back. Nepal Tourism Board and entire Nepalese tourism fraternity congratulates Carter and his entire family for this achievement.

15/01/2024

Maghe Sankranti, also known as Makar Sankranti, marks the beginning of month in mid January when the sun moves back to the Northern Hemisphere especially observed with great fanfare by different communities of Nepal. To protect the body from cold, people eat ghee, chaku (jaggery), nuts and tubers such as yam and sweet potato to keep themselves warm.

The communities in south-west Nepal celebrate the day as Maghi, the year's biggest festival that entails long due family reunions, sumptuous traditional meals, community engagements and cultural events.



PC: Utkarsh Singh Thapa for Photonepal and Susheel Shrestha

12/01/2024

Happy Prithvi Jayanti / National Unity Day!