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01/06/2024
Nirmal Nims Purja, famous Nepali climber accused of sexual assault by two women. The New York Times expose. More details in the link.
NYT reveals sexual assault by famous Nepali climber against women climbers.
31/05/2024
Breaking story!
29/05/2024
What is GLOF? And why Himalayan people are horrified seeing climate changes?
29/05/2024
8th climber died this season in Nepali part of Himalayas. Read more in the link:
Another climber dies on Sagarmatha On Tuesday, a Nepali tourism official reported that an Indian climber, who had been rescued from Mount Everest, tragically died in a hospital
NEW online E-VISA introduced in Nepal.
Immigration office started processing online payments and e-visas from February 2024!
You can fill online form and pay online (official link in the thread) then pick up visa at the airport.
Here is the only official government website:
https://nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/
Beware of fake websites - Nepal doesn’t allow any middlemen, agencies or travel agents to collect fees and processes visas.
Just use the link - it’s very easy.
Source news:
https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/doi-launches-evisa-and-online-payment-service/
Here warning against fake websites issued by Nepali Immigration office:
https://www.immigration.gov.np/post/important-notice-regarding-online-application-and-payment-for-nepalese-visa
14/02/2024
Nepal first Astronauts: The Sherpa couple has been tending to animals in the isolated pasture, situated around 47,700 metres above sea level, just a few hours walk from the nearest human settlement. (from Kathmandu Post).
Tibet border closure hits family reunions, local trade Tibetan officials say they are still awaiting Beijing’s permission to reopen the border, which was shut in January 2020 to tame the Covid pandemic.
14/08/2023
Nepal: Mustang flood update. Floods in Kagkhola last night along with incessant rain washed away 20 houses including the police station building in Kagbeni. Kagkhola, which flows through Muktinath, was blocked due to a landslide, and the flood caused severe damage in Kagbeni.
According to the police, so far 36 houses have been damaged by the floods. 'After the flood occurred at night, the locals managed to save their lives by fleeing' - told RSS Varagung Muktichhetra Rural Municipality Chairman Rinjin Namgel Gurung.
With the bridge washed away, the direct traffic of Upper Mustang has been cut off. Source: RSS - Nepali news agency.
14/08/2023
Nepal: Mustang Flood. Can you imagine, it’s not really a huge news in Nepali media? They care more about weekend rain in Kathmandu.
Christoff Andermann on Twitter “Lete Kali Gandaki hydrology station hit by Mustang landslide dam lake outburst flood this morning. Maybe it is still recording 🤔 ? I am operating this station since 2012 ”
14/08/2023
Nepal: A massive flood at Baragung Muktichhetra, Kagbeni in Mustang on Sunday evening swept away 10 houses, police posts and a bridge.
The flood-fed Kag rivulet flooded the settlement at Kagbeni, the popular religious site, at 8.00 pm on Sunday. Source: RSS
Mustang floods sweep away 10 houses, police posts and bridges MYAGDI, Aug 14: A massive flood that occurred at Baragung Muktichhetra rural municipality-4, Kagbeni in Mustang on Sunday evening swept away 10 houses, police posts and a bridge.
13/08/2023
Nepal hikes Everest permits by 35% to 15k USD.
Hardly a surprise seeing high food inflation in the country and overcrowding of Everest region, including higher number of climbers.
Adding some more restrictions on using helicopter, the costs will rise.
Everest permit to cost $15K from 2025 A foreigner attempting the 8,848.86-metre mountain currently pays $11,000.
In this video, we'll take you to the Seto Machhendranath Festival (White God) in Kathmandu and explore the culture and festivities. This is a rare opportunity to experience Nepalese culture in person, and we don't want to miss out!
Whether you're a tourist or a local, the Nepal Festival is a must-see event in Kathmandu. We'll take you on a tour of the festival and show you all the amazing cultural moments that take place. This is an unforgettable experience that you don't want to miss!
Huge chariot pulled through the streets of Kathmandu during one of the biggest festivals in Nepal. Original footage from April 2016.
https://youtu.be/DBnXWvUxQNc