Author: Pemba Sherpa

The Nepali government has decided to bar South African travelers from entering the Himalayan nation as Omicron, a new coronavirus variant, was detected by the African country.

On Sunday, the Home Ministry issued a circular to the immigration department, Tribhuvan airport, and concerned local offices at geographical borders.

It directed them to stop South African citizens from seeping into Nepal. Phanindra Mani Pokharel issued this statement
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A decision has been made to bar South African nationals except for diplomats, officials, and those coming for emergency tasks. It will remain in effect until the next notice,” Pokharel stated.
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“The new Omicron was first detected in South Africa”, and it was also spotted in other countries. Governments across the globe have adopted similar travel bans against South Africans.

A young man from Solukhumbu has gone missing in Dhaualagiri Mountain. They went missing on Friday evening (April-21-2023) while returning after carrying the climber’s belongings to the 8 thousand 167 meter high Dhaulagiri Himal base camp.

According to Indrasingh Sherchan of Myagdi Dana, who returned from Dhaualagiri base camp by helicopter, 20-year-old Amrit Rai of Solukhumbu’s Soldudhkunda Municipality-1 Phuleli has gone missing.
Dhiraj Rai and Arjun Rai of the same place, who went missing along with Amrit, were rescued safely by a team of Sherpas on Saturday.

Day 3 NAMCHE BAZZAR  on the way to Everest Base Camp Trek.
A historic trading hub, famous for its homemade yak cheese and butter, Namche is situated on the slope of an arch-shaped mountain, with amazing views of giant Himalayan peaks from anywhere in the valley. Despite its development, Namche Bazaar still retains its ancient culture, traditions, and heart-warming hospitality. Besides the usual collection of hotels, restaurants, and equipment stores, one can even find a regular pub, Wi-Fi facilities, and a place to play pool. It is wise to halt here for a couple of days to get acclimatized by walking up and down in the vicinity as acclimatization is a slow process. A visit to Syangboche or some Sherpa villages like Thame, Khumjung and Khunde , just a few hours walk from Namche are good options for whiling away your time, which also helps you get acclimatized.
The statue behind me is located in Namche bazzar.
A Statue of Tenzing Norgay at Everest Museum
The First Sherpa to Climb to the Top of Mt. Everest
Tenzing Norgay has been on more Everest expeditions than any other man, and he probably “deserved,” if anyone did, to reach the top.

The Nepal Tourism Board has said foreigners are no longer allowed to trek without a guide. The board director Maniraj Lamichhane informs this decision will be implemented from April 1. According to the NTB, around 50,000 tourists trekked without a guide or a porter in Nepal in 2019.Mar 3, 2023

Kathmandu – The government has banned foreign tourists from trekking without a guide. Maniraj Lamichhane, director of Nepal Tourism Board, informed that earlier there was a provision that tourists could go on a padayatra alone. This rule will be applicable from next April 1.