Travel News Digest #3 February/March 2025

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(1). "Almost 80,000 foreigners visit Nepal in January"​

The Rising Nepal, 04 Feb 2025.

According to the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a total of 79,991 tourists entered Nepal in the month of January, this year. This is only 1 per cent higher than the tourist arrival during the same month of last year 2024.

(2). "Nepal bans solo expeditions on Everest and other 8000ers"​

The Kathmandu Post, 04 Feb 2025.

The revised regulations bar solo expeditions and require that a guide is assigned for every two climbers for peaks above 8,000 metres, including Everest. For other mountains, the rule requires at least one guide per group.

(3). "Nepal hikes Everest climbing fee by a third"​

france24.com, 04 Feb 2025.

Fees for the peak spring climbing season will rise from $11,000 to $15,000 for a permit to scale the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) peak, Narayan Prasad Regmi, director general of the tourism department, told AFP.

(4). "Nepal sees 96,880 foreign tourists in February"​

Xinhua, 02 March 2025

A total of 96,880 foreign visitors toured Nepal in February, 0.6 percent lower than the same month in 2024, the Nepal Tourism Board said on Sunday.

(5). "10,348 Americans Visited Nepal in February, Ranking Second Among International Visitors, but Only U.S. Minors Face Visa Fees."​

Newbreak.com, 02 March 2025

In February 2025 alone, a total of 10,348 tourists from the United States visited Nepal, marking a 10.7% rise compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on Sunday.

(6). "Canyoning: A hidden adventure gem awaits spotlight"​

TheHimalayanTimes.com, 04 March 2025

A mix of rock climbing, swimming, and rappelling through rugged river canyons, the sport has long been a European favourite. In Nepal, despite having countless gorges and rivers, canyoning remains largely unexplored and in the shadows from the general public.

(7). "Lara Dutta Embarks On A Spiritual Journey In Nepal, Visits Temples And Local Markets" ​

ZEE News India, 02 March 2025

Lara Dutta flew off to Nepal for some me time. The 'Chalo Dilli' actress took to her official IG and dropped a few snippets from her visit to the country which has been on her wishlist for a long time

(8). "Snowfall makes tourist destinations in Nepal’s Sindhupalchok more enchanting"​

Asia News Network, 03 March 2025

At an altitude of 4,200 meters above sea level, the picturesque Panchpokhari in Thangpal Rural Municipality has become an alluring sight, along with the trekking routes leading there. In the remote Bhotekoshi Rural Municipality, bordering China, trekking routes leading to Bhairav Kunda and nearby areas, including Chhagam, Bagam and Chokar Mokar, are now blanketed in snow, adding to their charm.