Nepal Embassy in Muscat promotes tourism for Sagarmatha Day
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- The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat organized a tourism promotion event on May 21, 2026, to celebrate Sagarmatha Day (Mt. Everest Day).
- The event aimed to promote Nepal's tourism, including mountaineering and adventure travel, and was attended by Omani mountaineer Nadira Al Harthy.
- Ambassador Dornath Aryal highlighted Sagarmatha's significance, Nepal's climate change initiatives, and encouraged participants to visit Nepal.
The Embassy of Nepal in Muscat hosted a tourism promotion event on May 21, 2026, at Nepal House to commemorate Sagarmatha Day, marking the anniversary of the first ascent of Mt. Everest. The event specifically aimed to boost Nepal's tourism sector, with a focus on mountaineering and adventure travel.
Sagarmatha as a symbol of courage and determination.
Distinguished guests included Ms. Nadira Al Harthy, the first Omani woman to summit Mt. Everest, alongside other mountaineers, hikers, and representatives from the tourism and travel industries. The gathering also attracted media personnel, social media influencers, and friends of Nepal.
Ambassador Dornath Aryal inaugurated the event, emphasizing Sagarmatha's symbolic importance as an emblem of courage and determination. He also addressed the pressing global issue of climate change and its detrimental effects on the Himalayas and ocean ecosystems. Aryal informed attendees about Nepal's upcoming "Sagarmatha Sambaad" in 2025, an initiative focused on climate change discussions.
He stressed the growing global issue of climate change and its impact on the Himalayas as well as Ocean ecosystems.
Highlighting Nepal's allure, Ambassador Aryal detailed the straightforward visa process for visitors and urged the audience to experience the country's unparalleled beauty and diversity firsthand. Ms. Nadira Al Harthy shared her personal experiences climbing Mt. Everest, offering reflections on the majestic Himalayas and Nepal's natural splendor. She encouraged attendees to pursue their aspirations with resolve and to explore Nepal's mountains for self-discovery. The Ambassador honored Al Harthy for her mountaineering achievements and her role in promoting adventure tourism.
He urged all the participants to visit Nepal to witness the unparallel beauty and diversity.
A promotional video showcasing Nepal's landscapes, mountains, culture, and traditions was screened. The event concluded with a Nepali dinner, and a peace walk and beach cleaning event were scheduled for May 29, 2026, at Qurum Beach as part of the Sagarmatha Day celebrations.
Furthermore, she encouraged participants to pursue their goals with determination and travel to Himalayas in Nepal to discover oneself.
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Originally published by Times of Oman in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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