On 14 August 2026 (29 Shrawan 2083), the Province Tourism Office in Babarmahal, Kathmandu, issued a directive requiring tourism businesses under Bagmati Province to use only legally licensed guides for trekking, hiking, rafting, sightseeing, camping, and other organized tourism activities. The notice followed complaints that unauthorized individuals, including some foreign nationals without legal work authorization, […]
The Broad Peak Avalanche 2026: What Actually Happened to Nimsdai Purja, and Where the Recovery Stands Now Last updated: August 5, 2026 Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja died alongside nine other climbers when an avalanche tore through their expedition on Broad Peak in Pakistan on July 30, 2026. A ground team reached his body on August 2 […]
The Broad Peak avalanche killed all 10 climbers on the mountain, including Nirmal Purja. Here’s what happened, who they were, and why it turned so deadly.
Four bodies have been found after an avalanche on Broad Peak; six climbers remain missing, including Nirmal Purja. Latest on the search and rescue effort
Updated July 31, 2026, based on the latest reporting available. Will update as more comes in. Nims Purja Missing After Avalanche Hits Broad Peak Nirmal “Nims” Purja and nine other climbers haven’t been heard from since an avalanche tore across their route up Broad Peak in Pakistan on Thursday, July 30. Rescue teams are trying […]
A Russian climber says his guide left him at 7,900 meters on Makalu, leading to severe frostbite and a lawsuit in Nepal. Here is what happened and how to vet a guide before your own climb.
Nepal’s Annapurna region recorded 25 trekking deaths in 2025/26, most from altitude sickness, according to ACAP. Here’s what the report reveals and how to trek Annapurna safely.
Heading to Nepal in 2026? Here’s what to sort before you fly: visas, permits, altitude sickness prevention, cash for the trail, and the right gear for fast-changing mountain weather.
The Annapurna Circuit is Nepal’s most complete trek, climbing from subtropical villages to the 5,416m Thorong La Pass through more landscapes and cultures than any other trail in the Himalaya. In this guide, our local team with 29 years of guiding experience covers everything you need for 2026, including the full itinerary, current permits, realistic costs, difficulty, best time to trek, and the insider tips that only come from walking this route season after season.
Flydubai’s new direct Pokhara-Dubai flight beginning September 23 marks a major milestone for Nepal’s tourism sector. The new international connection will make travel easier for tourists, trekkers, business travelers, and Nepali workers while helping Pokhara emerge as a stronger global tourism gateway. Discover what this route means for Nepal’s economy, tourism, and future growth.