Tihar holiday 8 to 12 November, Chhath on 15 November
Calendars differ on the exact day of Laxmi Puja. Check the official patro.
Source: Ministry of Home Affairs holiday list (via Pradhan & Associates) ·
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Dashain public holiday runs 17 to 23 October; Tika on 21 October
Source: Ministry of Home Affairs holiday list (via Pradhan & Associates) ·
788 climbers on 31 peaks this autumn; Manaslu the busiest
Beni to Jomsom road: track cleared at Kunauta, full reopening expected soon
Reopening times depend on weather and work progress. We will update this when vehicles are confirmed moving.
Source: Rising Nepal, Ekantipur ·
Tatopani and Rasuwagadhi border points remain closed
No official reopening date has been announced.
Source: Rising Nepal, The Kathmandu Post ·
Langtang, Gosainkunda and Helambu routes closed or restricted after the Rasuwa flood
Section-by-section reopening has not been officially confirmed. Conditions may vary along the trail.
Source: Asia News Network ·
More Manthali to Lukla flights for the autumn trekking season
Source: Ekantipur ·
Upper Mustang permit is now $50 per day
The exact date the new fee took effect has not been confirmed in an official notice we could access. Check with your agency.
Source: B360 Nepal, South China Morning Post ·
Daily Dubai to Pokhara flights are now running
Source: ShareSansar, Khaleej Times ·
Malaysia’s repatriation programme for undocumented workers extended to 31 May 2027
Source: The Edge Malaysia, The Kathmandu Post ·
Qatar: monthly wages due on the 1st, payable within 7 days
Source: EIG Law (Qatar Decision No. 50 of 2026) ·
Nepal’s e-Visa is fully live
Source: Passport Index (Department of Immigration statement) ·
File foreign employment complaints online at ujuri.dofe.gov.np
Source: Ratopati ·
Re-entry labour permits now auto-approved for the same employer
Source: Department of Foreign Employment ·
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Ghatasthapana falls on Sunday 11 October. The seven-day public holiday runs from 17 to 23 October, with Vijaya Dashami on Wednesday 21 October.
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