Nepal Adventure & Tourism News

Adventure seekers, get ready! The world's longest and tallest 'Megatrol' is now officially operational at 'The Cliff' in Parbat-Kushma, Nepal 🇳🇵. Standing at an incredible height of 255 meters and stretching 1,228 meters long, this thrilling ride promises an adrenaline rush like never before!

The Megatrol starts from the tower at The Cliff complex in Balewa and lands at the tower below Kushma Bazaar. Up to three people can ride together at a time, experiencing speeds up to 140 km/h, making it a heart-pounding ride lasting between 7 to 12 minutes.

With a massive investment of Rs 40 million, Chairman Raju Karki shared that the Megatrol offers the excitement of both a zipline and a rollercoaster combined! On Valentine's Day, 'The Cliff' also launched Couple Bungee—allowing two people to bungee together!

Megatrol Pricing: Rs 4,000 per person | Rs 9,500 for three people. An adventure swimming bridge is under construction, and with the newly blacktopped Kaligandaki Corridor and Mid-Hill Highway, access to 'The Cliff' has never been easier!

Nestled between Kathmandu and Pokhara, Bandipur has witnessed a surge in foreign tourists, with a remarkable 10,126 visitors arriving in the past three months! According to the Bandipur Tourism Police, Bandipur Cable Car, and the Hotel Association, this picturesque town continues to charm travelers from across the globe.

Tourist Stats: 5,793 tourists registered with Tourism Police, 2,352 used the Bandipur Cable Car, and 1,981 more recorded by local hotels. The highest number of visitors hail from China (1,500 in Magh alone!), followed by Germany, Spain, Italy, France, the USA, and the Netherlands.

Bandipur Rural Municipality aims to attract 1 lakh foreign and 2 lakh domestic tourists in 2025! With the newly operational Bandipur Cable Car from Thuldhunga to Baralthok, reaching Bandipur takes just 7 minutes. The town now has 80+ hotels and dozens of guesthouses ready to welcome visitors.

As temperatures rise in Kathmandu, so does the visiting time for the iconic Dharahara! Starting January 15, visitors can now purchase tickets until 4:15 PM and climb the tower until 5:00 PM, extending the previous cutoff by an hour.

💰 The revenue from ticket sales has already reached an impressive Rs 15.2 million in less than three months since reopening on November 21. The tower, welcoming around 1,200 visitors daily, remains closed every Wednesday.

🎟️ Ticket prices: Rs 200 (Nepalis), Rs 500 (SAARC), Rs 1,000 (others) with 50% discount for students, senior citizens, children, and persons with disabilities.

In a major step toward energy cooperation, Nepal and India have agreed to construct two 400 kV cross-border transmission lines! The 12th Nepal-India Energy Secretary-level Joint Steering Committee meeting in New Delhi sealed the deal to build the Inaruwa-New Purnia and Dodhara-Bareilly transmission lines, targeting completion by 2028-30.

Under the agreement, Nepal Electricity Authority will own 51% of the transmission line on the Nepal side, while India's Power Grid Corporation will hold 49%. The first inter-country Dhalkebar-Muzaffarpur 400 kV transmission line, currently handling 800 MW, will see its capacity expanded to 1,000 MW soon.

Two more cross-border lines—Nijgadh-Motihari and Kohalpur-Lucknow (both 400 kV)—are also planned for completion by 2034-35, strengthening Nepal-India energy ties.

The much-anticipated 'Asian Highway' project, aimed at connecting Asian countries through a vast road network, is finally picking up pace! In the year since the construction agreement was signed, 12% of the work has been completed on the Kakarbhitta-Laukahi stretch.

Key infrastructure developments include 48 bridges, 10 overpasses, and six 'Signature' bridges at key locations. The highway will connect Nepal to Bangladesh via India in just 27 km, enhancing international trade.

The project, initiated with $300 million in funding from the Asian Development Bank, is expected to be completed within three years.

Great news for job seekers! Under the 'Nepal-Japan Service Exchange Program,' Japan is set to welcome 20,000 Nepalis for caregiving jobs. A special event in Kathmandu announced this milestone, bringing together key stakeholders from both nations.

Eligibility: Age 18-45 years, must pass basic Japanese (N-4 level) test and required skill test. Nursing studies are not mandatory. Those selected will undergo IT & AI training in Nepal before heading to Japan. Successful candidates will have employment opportunities for 3-5 years in Japan's caregiving sector.

According to the Nepal Medical Council, the number of Nepali doctors seeking international opportunities is rising each year: 2,318 in 2023, 1,954 in 2022, and 1,327 in 2021. More than 70% of those obtaining certificates to work abroad actually leave Nepal.

Key reasons: low salaries, lack of specialized facilities, uncertain career growth, violence in healthcare institutions, and shortage of advanced medical equipment. Experts urge the government to improve salaries and healthcare infrastructure to retain skilled professionals.