COVID-19 Situation Update #2 Kathmandu, March 3, 2020 Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) would like to apprise all concerned about the series of measures implemented by the Government of Nepal to reduce imported cases and the community transmission of the COVID19 (Wuhan Coronavirus) in Nepal. The Government of Nepal is monitoring the spread of Corona Virus (COVID-19). Taking into account the global recommendations and measure of the WHO, Government of Nepal has decided to temporarily suspend visa-on-arrival for the nationals of the following countries, effective from March 10, 2020 to till the date of further notice: People’s Republic of China, including Special Administrative Regions Islamic Republic of Iran Italy Republic of Korea Japan However, those wanting to travel to Nepal can obtain visa beforehand from the Nepal Mission abroad. Applicants in these countries are required to submit a recently issued health certificate with the visa application. (Source: www.nepalimmigration.gov.np) The Tribhuvan International Airport, which is the only international point of entry by air, has stepped up screening measures using additional thermal scanners, thermal guns, sanitizing spray and an increase in the number of health assistants. (source: Ministry of Health and Population) A new provision of announcement has started at the arrival section […]

Nepal was awarded the Outlook Traveller Awards (OLTA) as a Solo Travel Destination in the Readers’ Survey Categories. Dr. Dhananjay Regmi, CEO of Nepal Tourism Board, received the award at his office from Mr. Peeush Srivastava, Vice President of International Division of Outlook Group, on Feb. 27, 2020. The OLTA is believed to be a benchmark of quality in the travel and tourism industry and felicitates the best of the best each year. With 13 categories, the awards take a 360⁰ view of the tourism sector. For over a decade, Outlook Traveller has brought forth intriguing destinations and gripping narratives to entice readers to travel more and more. The OLTA are an extension of that aim, by bringing together the goodness of travel and hospitality, introducing new players, recognizing seasoned professionals and offering an unbiased platform that showcases the most exotic and offbeat destinations. Today, OLTA is a benchmark of success in the travel industry. Outlook Traveller is a widely circulated magazine in India and has readership of 12.48 lakhs per month as per the Indian Readership Survey 2020. The award ceremony took place on February 22, 2020, at Roseate House, Aerocity, New Delhi.

COVID-19 Situation Update #1 Kathmandu | 26th February, 2020 This is to bring you all the updates on the current status of Nepal regarding the threat of the Wuhan Coronavirus (COVID 19). Ministry of Health Government of Nepal has confirmed the only “positive” case registered so far has been a Nepali national, who is now fully recovered. He has been discharged from the hospital within the week once the last observations on the test results were done. (Source: Ministry of Health, Government of Nepal) To date, besides the above-mentioned case no other Nepali or citizen of another country has been identified as being infected by the virus. (Source: Ministry of Health – Government of Nepal) The 175 university students and Nepali nationals who were brought to Nepal on 14th of February 2020, from Wuhan, China, were sent to the special quarantine unit away from human settlements with all modern testing and monitoring facilities. They will remain in quarantine for 2 weeks before their discharge. So far none of them have shown signs of the infection nor confirmed as being infected by the virus. (Source: Ministry of Health – Government of Nepal) The security measures taken at the Airports, Borders and […]

The Embassy of Nepal, Israel in coordination with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), the Hon. Consul of Cyprus and the NRNA organized the First ever “Nepal Evening” to promote the Visit Nepal 2020 campaign in Nicosia, Cyprus on 14th February 2020. This year is also the 40th Anniversary of Diplomatic reactions between Nepal and Cyprus. The Government of Nepal and the NTB is exploring new markets to aggressively promote the VNY Campaign. The Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal Mr. Yogesh Bhattarai and H. E. Ambassador of Nepal to the State of Israel Dr. Anjan Shakya and the Hon Consul Dr Jiwan Pariyar jointly inaugurated the very well attended event by lighting the Panas. The hon Consul, Dr Pariyar welcomed the guests,. H.E the Ambassador Dr. Shakya addressed the august gathering about of the immense tourism attractions of Nepal. The Chief Guest of the program, the Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal, Mr Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai delivered comprehensive remarks on the goals of the VNY2020 campaign and the Government’s focus on further developing the tourism potential of Nepal and the cordial relations shared between the two countries. The Hon. Minister also requested the […]

The Embassy of Nepal, Tel Aviv in coordination with Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) organized “A Nepal Evening” to promote the Visit Nepal 2020 campaign in Tel Aviv, Israel on 13th February 2020. This year is also the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic reactions between Nepal and Israel. The Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal Mr. Yogesh Bhattarai and H. E. Ambassador of Nepal to the State of Israel Dr. Anjan Shakya jointly inaugurated the very well attended event by lighting the Panas. Ambassador Dr. Shakya welcomed all the guests presenting a bird eye view on Nepal’s Tourism. The Chief Guest of the program, the Honourable Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation of Nepal, Mr Yogesh Kumar Bhattarai delivered comprehensive remarks on the Tourism potential of Nepal and the cordial realtions shared between the two countries. The Hon. Minister also requested the guests to visit during the Visit Nepal Year 2020 and beyond. Ms. Nandini Lahe Thapa, Senior Director, NTB showcased Nepal in a visual journey covering all the major Tourism attractions of Nepal while emphasizing that Nepal is much more than only mountains. Although Nepal is already popular destination in Israel among the youth, the […]

Nepal Tourism Board Press Release Nepal and Nepali people express our solidarity with the people and the Government of China at these difficult hours of novel corona virus epidemic that has not only affected life in China but has also created concern throughout the world. We would also like to applaud the Chinese Government for the extraordinary measures it has taken to contain this outbreak. With quick and quiet relentless action in mitigating and managing the crisis, the world has seen an immensely resilient China, emerging to overcome the challenges created by the unprecedented outbreak. Our best wishes for instantaneous overcome of this crisis and pray for China’s speedy return to health and normalcy. And we await to welcome all of you back to Nepal soon.   让我们携手同行   新型冠状病毒感染的肺炎疫情，威胁着中国人民的生命，也牵动着全世界的心。在这一艰难时刻，尼泊尔政府和人民想要表达与中国人民携手同行的坚定决心。为阻止疫情扩散，中国政府采取了令人惊叹的措施，我们对此表示赞赏。中国政府采取了迅速有效的手段来管控危机，这让世界见证了中国的韧性，让我们相信中国一定能够克服这次史无前例的疫情带来的挑战。我们祝愿中国人民能尽快战胜困难，迅速恢复健康，过上正常的生活。我们也期待能够与您在美丽的尼泊尔再次相遇。

Nepal Tourism Board along with 19 private companies participated at Outbound Tourism Market (OTM) Mumbai from Feb. 3-5, with special focus on Visit Nepal Year 2020. Nepal stall won Best Stall Award for thematic execution of destination brand image along with pagoda and traditional style. In order to make more publicity and awareness for Nepal, specially designed cotton bags with VNY logo were distributed from organizers desk to trade visitors, the advertisement was carried out in a trade magazine, billboards were displayed at the premise of the venue and Nepal was accorded one of the partner country status. Nepal stall was also visited by Tourism Minister of Uttarakhand Mr. Satpal Maharaj and Tourism Minister of Greece Mr. Harris Theocharis among other visitors. The fair is considered to be one of the largest trade exhibition in Asia pacific which not only opens a network with trade visitors, corporate houses but also provide immense avenues for updates on latest trends and practices with parallel sessions on digital marketing, cinema tourism, wedding, MICE and sustainable tourism practices. NTB officials interacted with trade visitors and updated them about places, services road distance, travel documents among others as part of destination orientation for tourism professionals. […]

PRESS RELEASE Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020 Kathmandu A briefing on Novel Corona Virus in the presence of Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai was held on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. Present in the meeting were Tourism Secretary Kedar Bahadur Adhikari, NTB CEO Dr. Dhananjay Regmi, high level Government officials, presidents and representatives of tourism and airlines associations of Nepal. Joint Secretary of Ministry of Health Dr. Sagar Dahal gave a presentation on the latest updates of the symptoms, spread of the virus in China and other parts of the world and the measures taken by Government of Nepal to contain the disease. Dr. Dahal informed, “there is no serious threat of the virus in Nepal as only one case detected positive of the virus has been cured and he is now in good health”. Dr. Dahal added, “World Health Organization (WHO) has been furnishing updates of the status on regular basis and this information has been linked to Ministry of Health to ensure single window information mechanism”. Tourism and airlines representatives updated about their precautionary measures on their parts. On the occasion, Minister Bhattarai informed, “there is no reported infection of corona virus in Nepal, whereas Government […]

Newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Dr. Dhananjay Regmi, assumed his office today, Jan. 30, 2020. NTB officials welcomed Dr. Regmi as the new CEO amidst a program at office premises, Bhrikutimandap. Dr. Regmi, an eminent mountain geomorphologist and glaciologist of Nepal, obtained his Ph D in Environmental Earth Science from Hokkaido University, Japan, and post doctoral degree from Arizona University, USA. He worked as Adjunct Professor in the Central Department of Geography and Environmental Science at the Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu, and has been working in the field of climate change since 2007. Dr. Regmi also served as Chairperson of Himalayan Research Expedition (HRE), Himalayan Research Center (HRC) and Vice-Chairperson of Kathmandu-based Nepal Geographical Society. Well known tourism entrepreneur and an expert on glacier lake, Dr. Regmi has published several international papers on tourism, glacier lakes, mountains and climate change issues. CEO Dr. Regmi said he was highly inspired to work for the tourism development of Nepal and he expressed his commitment, dedication and determination for the same. Heads of Departments at NTB apprised him about the programs being carried out by their respective departments and expressed their confidence that the organization would bring […]

Press Release: Situation Update Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation Government of Nepal Jan. 29, 2020 The spread of Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in China has been noted with concern by Nepal. To study and analyze negative effects of 2019-nCoV, a meeting was held recently by the Ministry of Health and Population in the presence of Rt. Hon’ble Prime Minister of Nepal. The meeting called for coordination among stakeholders for high precaution against 2019-nCoV. Following the same, a meeting was called among major tourism stakeholders by Hon’ble Minister of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Yogesh Bhattarai on Jan. 27, 2020, to discuss further on the impact of 2019-nCoV on the ongoing national tourism campaign Visit Nepal 2020; particularly with regard to precautions to be taken, awareness generation among general public, and coordination to mitigate of the impact of 2019-nCoV. As per the meeting, Nepal is safe from the spread of this epidemic, but is on high alert and has taken all necessary precautions to prevent 2019-nCoV infection among tourists and general public. It was also recommended that the following actions be taken immediately as safety measures for tourists and general public against 2019-nCoV : An area shall be set aside […]