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Travel and Tourism
Nepal's trails, trekking permits, Himalayan peaks, cultural heritage and the destinations defining Nepal for global travellers — practical guides and news.
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Everest 2026: Record 1,008 Summits and New Permit Fee
Everest's spring 2026 climbing season set an all-time record with 1,008 successful summits and 492 permits issued — the first season at the new USD 15,000 permit fee.
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Sauraha; the heart of the jungle [Visit Nepal 2020]
Chitwan National Park is a Preserved area in the Terai Lowlands of south-central Nepal, known for its Biodiversity. Its dense forests and grassy plains are home to rare mammals like one-horned rhinos and Bengal Tigers. Sauraha is only 25KM far from Narayanghat which is one of the biggest towns in N…