Lumbini Walks

14/03/2023

https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/nepal-solo-trekking-ban-intl-hnk/index.html

Five years after banning solo adventurers from climbing Mount Everest, Nepal's government has extended the restriction to the whole country.

27/12/2022

30/10/2022

https://english.khabarhub.com/2022/30/278264/

BHAIRAHAWA: The ‘First Siddharthnagar Cultural Fair 2079’ is to be held in Bhairahawa from November 3 under the auspices of the Lions Club of Legacy. The fair will be held from November 3 to 13 at the Hanuman temple complex in Bhairahawa and it will have more than 50 exhibition stalls, including...

28/10/2022

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2022/10/27/tiktok-banned-at-buddhas-birthplace-and-other-tourist-hotspots-in-nepal

“I tell them to stop, not to damage my fields, but they dance," complains one farmer. "They tell me they are not doing anything wrong.”

09/08/2022

https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/31/world/nepal-wild-tiger-population-scn-trnd/index.html

Wild tigers in Nepal have clawed their way back from the brink of extinction. There are now almost three times as many wild tigers in the country as there were in 2009, according to the Nepalese government.

30/06/2022

"National Paddy Day" is an annual festival in Nepal which marks the beginning of the rice planting season. It is celebrated on the 15th of Ashadh every year. The festival is also named Ropain Diwas, Dhan Diwas, and Ashadh Pandra.

24/05/2022

Our yoga and meditation group in Lumbini.

24/05/2022

16/05/2022

https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/pm-deuba-inaugurates-gautam-buddha-international-airport-international-service-officially-commences-with-first-jazeera-flight

16/05/2022

Happy Buddha Purnima to all my friends, colleagues, industry partners from the sacred land of Lumbini.

13/05/2022

https://kathmandupost.com/national/2022/05/10/bhairahawa-airport-to-open-on-may-16-

Nepal’s second international airport, which has failed to market itself, would have drawn attention if the Indian prime minister landed there, officials say.

13/05/2022

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/lumbini-gears-up-for-modis-visit-7912426/lite/

This will be Modi’s first visit to Nepal in his second term as the PM, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. PM Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Sher Bahadur Deuba are expected to attend the main ceremony at Maya Devi Temple.

13/05/2022

http://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/amp/jazeera-to-operate-regular-flights-from-june-12-at-gbia/

KATHMANDU, May 12: Jazeera Airways is set to operate regular flights from June 12 at Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) in Bhairahawa. The airways will also launch the inaugural flight on May 16, the day set by the government for the inauguration.

12/05/2022

Yoga and Meditation Group in Lumbini.

09/05/2022

https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/vehicles-to-be-barred-from-nepals-roads-on-may-13

The Election Commission has urged the government to halt traffic movement within the country on May 13, the day local level polls are held across the country. In response to the EC’s letter, the government will ban the movement of all types of vehicles except emergency until the polling is ove...

07/04/2022

https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/ben-bensley-to-build-luxury-hotel-in-mustang

One of the world’s topmost luxury brands has taken over a property in Mustang, making the first-ever entry into Nepal’s tourism and hospitality industry.

31/03/2022

https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/nepal-issues-first-climbing-permit-for-mt-everest-for-spring-season-122032900358_1.html

Nepal's Department of Tourism announced that it has issued the first climbing permit for Mt. Everest for this spring season.

26/03/2022

https://kathmandupost.com/province-no-5/2022/03/26/archaeologists-begin-excavation-exploration-of-historic-chetradeikot

26/03/2022

https://www.india.com/news/india/covid-restrictions-lockdown-latest-news-today-24-march-2022-all-covid-restrictions-to-be-lifted-after-march-31-masks-to-continue-centre-latest-advisory-5299068/

The Disaster Management Act will no longer be invoked for Covid-safety measures. However, masks will still have to be worn in public places, the MHA said in a statement.

17/03/2022

https://english.khabarhub.com/2022/17/242069/

KATHMANDU: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), the national flag carrier, has prioritized the restoration of its international flights services suspended with the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. As the infection risk slows down, the resumption of disrupted flights is one of its current priorities. The....

14/03/2022

https://english.khabarhub.com/2022/14/241612/

KATHMANDU: Jazeera Airways of Kuwait is to make first commercial flight at Gautam Buddha International Airport. The Airways has filed an application at the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal in order to conduct regular flights from May 22 (Gautam Buddha Jayanti). Deputy Director General of CAAN, Dev....

12/03/2022

11/03/2022

https://www.google.com/amp/s/timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/travel-news/nepal-no-rt-pcr-test-required-for-fully-vaccinated-travellers/amp_articleshow/90120855.cms

Keeping in mind the current situation in the country, the Covid-19 Crisis Management Coordination Centre (CCMC) of the Government of Nepal has recently decided to scrap the PCR test requirement for passengers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 . More on Times Travel.

08/03/2022

https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-to-resume-scheduled-international-flight-service-from-march-27-7807041/

Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020.

28/02/2022

https://www.nepalitimes.com/here-now/mcc-gets-green-light-in-nepal/

Photo:RSS ive years after Nepal signed the US-funded Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) compact in 2017, Parliament on Sunday finally ratified the $500 million grant for much-needed transmission lines to distribute and export power. Key leaders from the Maoists, including Narayan Kaji Shrestha,....

21/02/2022

Indigo Airlines resumes flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Kathmandu.

19/02/2022

https://kathmandupost.com/money/2022/02/17/gautam-buddha-international-airport-set-for-may-16-launch

Technicians are scheduled to begin testing communication and navigation equipment at the airport on Friday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal said.

19/02/2022

https://www.indiatoday.in/business/story/nepal-to-become-the-first-country-to-adopt-india-s-upi-system-1914860-2022-02-18

NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), the international arm of NPCI, has joined hands with Gateway Payments Service (GPS) and Manam Infotech to provide the services in Nepal.