Nepal News

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• May 29, 2026

  Pokhara International Airport Is Finally Getting International Flights

  Flydubai has been granted permission for a direct Pokhara–Dubai route launching in September 2026 — the airport's first real step toward the international service it was built for.

• March 24, 2026

  An $85M World Bank Loan Is Backing a Major Push to Develop Lumbini

  The Greater Lumbini Area Development Project, backed by an $85 million World Bank loan, aims to build out infrastructure around Buddha's birthplace and connect it more directly into regional Buddhist pilgrimage circuits.

• March 22, 2026

  Everest Route Opens for Spring 2026, and Solo Trekkers Can Now Get Restricted-Area Permits

  The Everest climbing route officially opened after the annual rope-fixing mission, and a rule change now lets solo trekkers get restricted-area permits without joining a group.

• February 10, 2026

  Nepal Now Has 14 Officially Recognized 8,000m Peaks, Not 8

  Six subsidiary summits within the Kangchenjunga and Everest massifs — previously treated as secondary tops — have been officially reclassified as independent 8,000m peaks for permitting and climbing purposes.

• January 15, 2026

  Nepal Launches "Visit Nepal 2026" With a Focus on Sustainable Tourism

  The government's Visit Nepal 2026 campaign aims to double annual visitor numbers, with a stated focus on eco-friendly trekking infrastructure alongside the usual cultural and adventure tourism push.