6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (305+ words) KATHMANDU: Fifteen aspiring mountain guides have reached the final stage of an internationally accredited professional training programme, with their third and final component now under way at Kangla in Manang. The Aspirant Guide Course (AGC) 2025/26, Component III, organised by the…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (577+ words) Cite gaps in Everest rules, insurance and local governance The Tourism Times Mountain tourism stakeholders seek overhaul of proposed Tourism Bill Stakeholders tell parliamentary committee the bill should set a 20–50-year tourism roadmap and clearly address safety, federal roles, investment…...

3+ week, 22+ hour ago   (230+ words) KATHMANDU: Fifteen aspiring mountain guides have begun the latest phase of an internationally accredited training programme designed to strengthen technical skills for guiding in Nepal’s challenging mountain terrain. The Aspirant Guide Course (AGC) 2025/26, Component III, organised by the Nepal National…...

3+ week, 23+ hour ago   (256+ words) KATHMANDU: For the 37 people who work on Nepal’s high mountains, a seven-day training programme offered more than classroom lessons—it gave them practical experience in the technical skills needed to work more safely in demanding mountain environments. The 14 Peaks Mountaineering…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (286+ words) The Tourism Times China bars foreign climbers from scaling Cho Oyu, Shishapangma in 2026 KATHMANDU: Those who have long been waiting to complete their 14 peaks above 8,000m after scaling Mt. Cho Oyu or Mt. Shishapangma in Tibet will have to wait at…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (285+ words) KATHMANDU: Nepal’s expedition operators are working at full swing to host international climbers on various mountains in the autumn season. The main attraction of the autumn climbing season is the world’s eighth-highest peak – Mt. Manaslu – which will receive more than…...