Reporting on the policies, events, and developments shaping travel in Nepal.
Trekking and mountaineering dominate Nepal's international tourism image, but the industry has been working to build up wellness travel, homestays, adventure sports and cultural tourism as well.
Industry NewsMost Himalayan trekking in Nepal doesn't require carrying a tent — a network of family-run mountain lodges makes it possible to trek with little more than a daypack. Here's how that system works.
Nepal's tourism industry involves a government ministry, a semi-autonomous tourism board, professional associations, and thousands of private operators. Here's how the pieces fit together.
Climbing an 8,000-meter giant and climbing a smaller trekking peak in Nepal involve two very different permit systems, issued by two different authorities. Here's how they differ.
Entry fees at places like Chitwan, Sagarmatha and the Annapurna Conservation Area aren't just admission charges — they're a core part of how Nepal funds wildlife and habitat protection.
Lukla and Nepal's other mountain airstrips are notorious for delays. The reasons are mostly about geography and weather, not mismanagement — here's what's actually going on.
