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After the agonizing pain every sectors of Nepal suffered because of devastating 7.9 magnitude quake last year, the country was gradually getting back to normalcy. However, the declaration of constitution in the middle of 2015 triggered Terai agitation and the blockade resulting the scarcity of essential goods. Despite all these adverse consequences, the tourism sector of Nepal begins to witness a series of  positive incidents that really tend to drive the the travelers across the world to Nepal, which is an undoubted capital for outdoor adventure.

Here are ten latest News of Nepalese Tourism  that show the sign of boosted Tourism industry in Nepal in the nearest future. 

Royal Visit to Nepal – The visit of British Prince Harry to Nepal during late March is almost confirmed. The British Royal will land Nepal on 20^th March and will visit the quake affected regions during his two days stay in the country. The visit of Prince Harry is believed to breathe life into the tourism industry of Nepal.  

Better Air Services – For the construction of a new airport in Pokhara, China agrees to provide a loan of US$ 210m. Moreover, for the construction of SAARC International Regional Airport at Lumbini, China agrees to contribute additional support. The expanded airports assures to better air services in the country subsequently supporting the tourism sector.

Animal friendly wildlife activity – Tiger Tops collaborates with the popular elephant welfare expert from Elephant Aid International, Carol Buckley. The collaboration has designed innovative ways for travelers to allow experience better time with these giant creatures, which would be more fascinating and friendlier. 

Rebuilding Heritage Site – The Shikara Style temple of Machhindranath at Bungmati, which was grounded during the devastating quake of April 25 2015, will be rebuilt by the Sri Lankan Government. Local officials at Bungmati said, “Local artists will be deployed for its reconstruction and the work shall start after the beginning of Nepalese New Year 2073.

Joss Stone Live in Kathmandu – The Grammy Winner and the singer known for soul-touching powerful voice, Joss Stone will perform in Kathmandu on February 18. As  a part of total world tour, the singer having songs like “You Had Me” & “Fell in Love with Boy” in her bag will set the stage at Hyatt Regency on fire. Tickets for the show that cost NRS 4990, are available at MOKSH(Pulchowk),House of Music(Thamel), Jazz Upstairs (Lazimpat), Hyatt Regency (Bouddha) and the Sound Factory (Bhanimandap). 

City of lakes gets recognition – The cluster of nine lakes in Pokhara are declared as Ramsar Sites by the Governement of Nepal during the occasion of World Wetland Day on February 2^nd 2016. Now onwards these lakes are subjects to be protected by the GoN while, safeguarding the livelihoods of locals depending on these lakes shall also be GoN’s responsibility. While handing over the certificates, Advisor of Wetland Scretariat of Asia Pacific Region, Mr. Lew Young said, “Now the lakes would get even more value. World would be concerned about them,”. Nine lakes that have now received international recognition as wetland sites are Fewa, Rupa, Begnas, Kamalpokhari, Khaste, Gunde, Neureni, Dipang and Maidi.

Air safety assured – Yeti Airlines & Tara Air, both Kathmandu based Airline Companies have successfully achieved the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s ISSA (IATA Standard Safety Assessment) Programme standard. IFC International conducted the basic safety audit programme of these Airline Companies in which the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal was an observer.

Quake epicenter on the way back  to normalcy – Magsaysay Award Winner Mahabir Pun yet again does a miracle of installing internet facilities in Barpak in Gorkha District. The village was the epicenter of devastating quake of April 2015. The logistic support required for the installation was offered by Internet Society, an international organization.

Teaching Adventure – Achieving all necessary permits from the Governement of Nepal, the first paragliding school has been opened in Syangja district. The school shall be operated by Babu Adventures, which has been conducting commericial paragliding flights in Sorek VDC of Syangja for a long time.  Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) will directly monitor & supervise the school activities.

Nepal tops Guardian’s list – Nepal has been voted one of the top destinations for “ 10 best Long Haul Adventure Holidays” by the Britis daily, Guardian. Other adventure destinations that are in the list include, Belize, Mongolia, Russia, Indonesia, Jordan, Greenland, Venezuela, U.S.A. and Brazil.

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1. Despite undergoing cancer treatment, the former US President Jimmy Carter gets clean chit to travel to Nepal this coming November. 91 year old Carter will volunteer the charitable organization Humanity for Habitat during six-day construction project in Chitwan.

2. 51 year old Austrian Climber died on an expedition to summit Mt. Manaslu 8156m, the eighth highest mountain in the world. He died at Camp IV while returning back to Base Camp after the successful summit.

3. Japanese climber Nobukazu Kuriki, who lost nine fingers to frostbite during his attempt to summit Everest in 2012 plans to conquer the world’s highest peak once again this week. The only person attempting to reach the top of the Everest this season failed to summit the world’s crown last week.

4. After the devastating quake, Nepalese tourism was gradually starting to get the normal pace with travelers and trekkers across the world thronging to the Himalayan nation. However, after the new constitution was released the undeclared blockade at Indo-Nepal border and the political unrest have somehow made adverse impact in Nepalese Tourism.

5. Nepal could implement new rule to summit Everest from the next season. As per the proposed rules, climbers who have past experience of successfully climbing at least 6500 m plus peaks would be permitted to undertake the Everest Expedition. Climbers above 18 and below 75 would be allowed to scale Everest. Disable climbers would be barred from the Everest Summit.

6. On the auspicious occasion of International Tourism Day, Pokhara, the major tourist town 200km west of Kathmandu organizes Himalayan Air Festival to revive Nepalese Tourism. Colorful and vibrant celebration for two days, the festival catered once- in-lifetime spectacle over the sky above Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Massifs.

7. In the JATA Tourism Expo 2015 held in Tokyo Japan, Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) representing the Himalayan Nation was one of 150 participants. The event at Tokyo International Exhibition Centre was held from September 24 to 27.

8. During Expo Milano 2015 in Milan Italy on September 30, the Nepal Day was observed organizing various cultural and promotional ceremonies. Almost seven hundred thousand 700,000 Euros was collected for the quake victims of Nepal during the Event.

9. After the devastating quake in Nepal in April 2015, Lonely Planet is revising its two Nepal travel guides. Nepal (£17.99) and Trekking in the Nepal Himalaya (£14.99) will be revised and reissued until December 2015.

10. Group of International and local Nepalese photographers have put combined efforts to promote destination Nepal via social sites. #MyGHT in Instagram has been a popular trend that manifests images of Nepal after the quake. Photographers for the mission include Tyler Metcalfe, a photographer and producer with National Geographic, renowned international instagrammers Liz Eswein, Jordan Herschel, Hiroaki Fukuda, and two local photographers, Shikhar Bhattarai and Mohan Duwal.