Nepal’s New 2026 Tourist System (FNMIS) Is Live: What You Need To Know

Nepal has launched the Foreign Nationals Management Information System (FNMIS)

Nepal has launched Foreign Nationals Management Information System (FNMIS), a nationwide digital registration system run by Nepal’s Department of Immigration that records all foreign visitors from visa application to their departure from the country. It is linked to hotels, airlines, trekking agencies and money changers, so that all required registrations and check‑ins are automatically captured … Read more

Chitwan Elephant Festival: Tradition, Transition & a Changing Future

A trained ranger guiding an elephant through dense jungle in Chitwan National Park, Nepal, during a conservation patrol.

The Chitwan Elephant Festival reflects Nepal’s evolving relationship with elephants, from spectacle to stewardship. Once known for elephant rides and polo matches, the festival now showcases a region rethinking how humans and elephants coexist, culturally, ethically and sustainably. Dit bericht op Instagram bekijken Een bericht gedeeld door 24 Ghanta Nepal (@24ghantanepal) From Elephant Polo to … Read more

🚴‍♂️ Cycling in Sauraha & Chitwan National Park: A Unique Nepal Adventure

Two local women cycling in rural Sauraha with grasslands and small houses around

Discover Chitwan beyond the usual jeep safaris. Few experiences connect you more deeply with local life and nature than cycling around Sauraha and the surrounding countryside. This isn’t just exercise, it’s a journey through rice fields, traditional Tharu villages, serene riverbanks, and lush floodplains at a relaxed pace, with endless opportunities for wildlife encounters and … Read more

Nepal’s Tiger Census: A Small Country’s Big Commitment to Wildlife Conservation

Tiger Zone sign in forest, Chitwan National Park, Nepal

On December 16, 2025, Nepal launched its nationwide tiger census in Sauraha, Chitwan. Over the next three months, 1,100 camera traps will be deployed across five national parks to count every wild Bengal tiger in the country. This isn’t just a routine survey. It’s a massive conservation effort by one of the world’s poorest countries—and … Read more

Traditional Leaf Plate Making Workshop in Kathmandu | Cultural Hands-On Experience

A close-up of hands sewing green sal leaves together with thin bamboo sticks to make an eco-friendly leaf plate

Step into the world of Nepali tradition with this hands-on cultural workshop. Guided by local artisans, you’ll learn to make duna and tapari — eco-friendly plates and bowls crafted from natural leaves and still widely used in festivals, rituals, and daily life. Using age-old techniques, you’ll experience how communities create sustainable alternatives to modern tableware. … Read more

What to Bring for a Short Teahouse Trek in Nepal

Hiker standing on a trail with the snow-capped Himalayas in the background during Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek

Trekking in Nepal is the perfect way to experience the country’s natural beauty, mountain scenery, and warm hospitality, without needing to be a hardcore mountaineer. Our Poon Hill Trek is one of the most popular short treks in Nepal. Over just a few days, you’ll pass through charming villages, rhododendron forests, and terraced hillsides, stay … Read more

Discover Nepal Through Community Homestays

Nepal Community Homestay in Barauli, near Chitwan National Park

Nepal Community Homestay in Barauli, near Chitwan National Park. Photo: communityhomestay.com Nepal is not just about mountains and temples. It’s also about the people, the villages, and the everyday life that makes the country so vibrant. Community Homestays offer a unique opportunity to experience authentic Nepalese life, connect with local families, and support sustainable tourism. … Read more

Holi 2026 Nepal Revealed: Why Kathmandu Parties on March 2

Nepal Holi 2026 Festival

Nepal Holi 2026 – 11 Days Tour Culture, Comfort & Adventure in Color Amazing Round Trip from March 1-11, 2026 • US$2,250 View Full Itinerary Holi never lands on the same date, an aspect that can confuse travelers and festival-goers. The reason lies in the Hindu calendar, which is a lunar calendar based on the … Read more

Nepal Holi festival – Double the Fun: Why Nepal Celebrates Holi on TWO Days!

Holi Festival Nepal

Nepal Holi 2026 – 11 Days Tour Culture, Comfort & Adventure in Color Amazing Round Trip from March 1-11, 2026 • US$2,250 View Full Itinerary Only in Nepal can you experience Holi TWICE! In the hills (Kathmandu/Pokhara), Nepal Holi festival erupts on Falgun Purnima’s full moon. But in the Terai (southern plains like Janakpur), it … Read more

Krishna’s Color Trick: The Romantic Origin of Holi

Holi Festival Nepal, colors

Beyond demon battles, Holi hides a divine love story. Lord Krishna—dark-skinned and envious of Radha’s fair complexion—playfully smeared colors on her face. This evolved into today’s joyous color fights! In Nepal, Vaishnavite communities honor Krishna’s romantic exploits through music, dance, and reenactments. But Holi is also a profound celebration of nature. It heralds winter’s end, … Read more