Gorkha, Jan 8: More than 10 thousand foreign tourists visited Manaslu area of Gorkha district in 2024. Conservation Officer of Manaslu Conservation Area Project Office, Bhuwan Raj Ojha, said total 10,605 foreign tourists visited the area in one year. The number of foreign tourists in Manaslu area was up by 1,428 this year as compared to previous year. It was 9,177 last year. He shared that number of tourists from countries other than SAARC nations visiting the Manaslu area was high this year. The highest number of tourists from France visited the Manaslu area in 2024 which was 1,335. Similarly, 1,881 tourists from Germany, 796 from US and 159 from India visited the Manaslu area. Tourists from Netherlands, London, Australia, Spain, China as well as from other countries used to visit Manaslu area, mentioned Ojha. Tourists visiting Manaslu area get the opportunity to enjoy natural beauty of Manaslu area along with Kulchhuman (Kal) lake, Manaslu peak, Birendra Lake, Shregi mountain, Rajen monastery. (RSS)
Ambassador of Nepal to the Republic of Korea (RoK), Dr Shiva Maya Tumbahangphe, presented her Letters of Credence to Mr Choi Sang-mok, Acting President, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Korea, formally accrediting her as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Nepal to the RoK at a ceremony held at the Government Complex in Seoul on Tuesday, 7 January 2025.
A body was found in Rukum(Paschim) on Wednesday morning.
The price of gold has increased by Rs 500 per tola (11.66) in the domestic market today.
Normal life here has been affected due to snowfall in the upper territories of the district.
Bodhi Stupa in Dhumba, Gharapjhong rural municipality of the Mustang district of Mustang and Tilicho Peak in the background.
According to the Meteorological Forecast Division, there is a general effect of westernly winds across the country at present.
The process of relocating inmates to central jail that has been brought into operation in Nuwakot is continuing.
The writ petition against the government's decision to return the land registered in the name of CG Chandbagh Residency from Bansbari Leather and Shoe Factory has been withdrawn.
he Narayanghat-Butwal section of the East-West Highway has been completely disrupted due to thick fog and cold waves.
The Birgunj Metropolitan City has decided to halt classes of schools here for three days with immoderate fall in temperature.
A three-day trek is taking place along the historical Nisan trekking route from today in order to promote tourism.
Snowfall along with moderate rain has occurred in high hill territory of the district since Tuesday evening.
Prime Minister and CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli has said that there are no separate factions in the UML and all 'comrades' are the torchbearers in the party.
The Embassy of Israel facilitated the return of personal belongings of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack victims, and other Nepali students who participated in the ‘Learn and Earn Programme’ in Israel.