Nepal-India Connectivity & Tourism Push: India’s FM S Jaishankar met Nepal’s FM Shisir Khanal, reiterating cooperation on connectivity, energy (hydropower), digital, education, health, culture and sports, and handed over 72 health facilities plus 12 cultural heritage projects; they also launched a cross-border UPI linkage to make travel and commerce easier. Sagarmatha Day & Sustainable Tourism: Nepal’s embassies in Islamabad marked 73rd International Sagarmatha Day, spotlighting Everest’s legacy, record spring 2026 summit participation, and climate-driven glacier risks; Nepal also reiterated plans like “Cash for Trash” and major tourism campaigns for Nepal Wellness Year 2027 and Visit Nepal Year 2028. Regional Tourism via BIMSTEC: PM Balendra Shah marked BIMSTEC’s 29th anniversary, calling it a dynamic platform for regional cooperation and urging stronger tourism and people-to-people ties alongside resilience to climate and disasters. Urban Mobility for Visitors: Uber officially debuted in Nepal, launching Uber Go, Uber Comfort and Uber Bike in Kathmandu—aimed at making getting around easier for tourists and locals alike. Adventure Tourism Spotlight: Parbat district is emerging as a new adventure hub with bungee, zip-lining and suspension bridges, drawing more travelers from the Pokhara corridor. Everest Survival Story: A Nepali Everest guide, Hillary Dawa Sherpa, was found alive after nearly a week stranded, surviving by chewing ice and later reuniting with family in Kathmandu.