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Hope for Pokhara paragliding, gets new landing location

Nepal, May 22 -- About two and a half years ago, the paragliding take-off and landing zones in Pokhara were relocated from Sarangkot to Mandredhunga, around five kilometers to the west. This move was... Read More


Paragliding pilot found under the influence of drugs and alcohol

Nepal, May 20 -- After receiving complaints that paragliding pilots, who give rides to tourists in Pokhara's skies, consumed alcohol and drugs, the Kaski police tested pilots at the paragliding takeof... Read More


Tourism sector faced tough year in 2081 BS

Nepal, April 14 -- Floods, landslides, plane crashes, and major road accidents involving tourists made 2081 BS a challenging year for Nepal's tourism sector. While the industry was working to recover ... Read More


Pro-monarchy protests alarm tourism sector, tourists in 'wait & watch' mode

Nepal, April 1 -- The recent pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu have raised concerns within Nepal's tourism sector, particularly during the peak season from March to May when foreign tourists visit fo... Read More


Pokhara's tourist capital dream: A year of talk, but no action from govt

Nepal, March 20 -- On March 17 last year, the government declared Pokhara as the country's tourist capital. When then Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal made this announcement, not only the city of Pok... Read More