We hope this message finds you well.

First and foremost, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who reached out with concern and support during the recent unrest in Nepal. Your thoughts & messages have meant a lot to us during this time.

We are pleased to inform you that calm has now returned across the country. As of Saturday, authorities have lifted the curfew that had been imposed earlier in the week in Kathmandu Valley. Life has largely returned to normal, and with that, we have fully resumed all our travel operations and activities.

The recent unrest, led mostly by Nepal’s younger generation, was sparked by frustration with political leadership and inequality. The protests reflected deep-rooted concerns about governance, nepotism, and lack of opportunities for youth.

To provide you with context, the recent unrest was driven by large-scale protests led mostly by Nepal’s youth, expressing frustration over political corruption and lack of opportunities. Below is a brief summary of the situation unfolded:

Nepal’s first woman prime minister Sushila Karki was sworn into office on Friday on an interim basis, as calm has returned to the country following mass protests that caused the previous government to collapse. On Saturday, authorities lifted a curfew implemented earlier in the week in the Kathmandu Valley. Mrs. Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first and only female chief judge, has made history again as Prime Minister.  She is 73-year-old who gained  the trust of public & the youth because she fearlessly took action against corruption in the government during her term of office as chief judge in 2016/17.

The protest largely led by Gen-Z citizens (youth) was initially triggered by the government’s controversial decision to ban social media. Many young people also expressed anger over the lavish lifestyle political leaders and their children, who they call “nepo kids”, seem to enjoy, which they often flaunted on social media, while most youth struggle to find work.

Tens of thousands of protesters blocked roads, stormed government facilities, and torched government buildings, including the parliament, politicians’ homes, and businesses.

Violence over the past week also resulted in 51 deaths, many of whom were protesters killed by police fire. Others were inmates trying to break out of the main jail in central Kathmandu after they overpowered police guards and set fire to buildings with cells and guard houses. Three police officers were also killed.

On Tuesday, arrogant & corrupted Prime Minister Oli resigned and fled his official residence. It marked the start of negotiations between protesters, the Nepal army, and the president over an interim government.

The curfew, which was enforced by the military late Tuesday and gave residents a few hours per day to leave their homes to buy essentials, was lifted by Nepalese authorities on Saturday.

Nepalese society has largely returned to its usual daily routine.”

At travel-to-nature Asia, we remain committed to safety, transparency, and responsible travel. We are closely monitoring developments and will continue to prioritise the well-being of our guests and local communities.

Thank you again for your unwavering support, trust, and solidarity. We look forward to welcoming you back to Nepal and sharing its beauty and resilience with you once again.

Warm regards,
The travel-to-nature Asia Team/Krishna