Exploring the pioneering individuals who shaped Nepal's history with their groundbreaking achievements and remarkable firsts.
Served as the first Prime Minister of Nepal, also known as Mukhtiyar, and implemented various administrative reforms.
Became the first President of Nepal after the country was declared a federal democratic republic.
First female Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court.
First Nepali to win an Olympic medal (Bronze) in Taekwondo demonstration event.
First person (along with Edmund Hillary) to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
First Nepali woman to successfully climb Mount Everest.
First Nepali to be nominated for a Nobel Prize in Physics.
First Nepali footballer to play professionally in an international league.
First female minister in Nepal's cabinet.
First Nepali commercial airline pilot.
First internationally recognized modern artist from Nepal.
Directed the first Nepali feature film 'Aama'.
First female entrepreneur to establish a major tourism company in Nepal.
First Nepali to compete in Olympic swimming.
First female ambassador of Nepal.
First Nepali doctor to develop revolutionary cataract surgery technique.
First Nepali chess player to achieve international master status.
First female police officer in Nepal.
First Nepali scientist to publish research in Nature journal.
First Nepali woman to compete in an international marathon.
First Nepali to contribute to a NASA-funded space research project.
First female pilot to fly a commercial airline in Nepal.
First Nepali woman to become a civil engineer.
First Nepali to become a professional commercial pilot.
First Nepali woman to direct a commercially successful film.
First Nepali TV anchor to host a nationally recognized prime-time show.
First Nepali woman to conduct groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.
First Nepali photographer to exhibit internationally and gain global recognition.
First gun manufactured in Nepal, known for its historical significance and craftsmanship.
First Nepali singer to gain international fame for his classical and modern compositions.
First Nepali to become a billionaire and founder of the Chaudhary Group.
First Nepali Prime Minister from the democratic movement and led Nepal in a pivotal era of political transformation.
First Nepali actor and comedian to use comedy for social activism and awareness.
First Nepali to launch a successful e-commerce platform recognized internationally.
First Nepali woman to work as a mountain guide in the Himalayas.
First Nepali poet to be widely recognized for his contributions to Nepali literature and national identity.
First Nepali to work with a space research institute abroad and contribute to a space project.
First Nepali to win a world championship title in the sport of weightlifting.
First Nepali to win an international chess tournament at the grandmaster level.
First Nepali woman to represent Nepal in international boxing competitions.
First Nepali to compete in the International Mountain Biking Championship.
First Nepali sports journalist to cover international events for a leading sports network.
First Nepali to direct a national television series.
First Nepali to lead a national environmental organization focusing on wildlife protection and habitat conservation.
First Nepali scientist to specialize in climate modeling and its impact on the Himalayan ecosystem.
First Nepali woman wildlife photographer to receive international recognition for her work.
First female Nepali novelist to gain widespread recognition for her literary works.
First Nepali to establish an NGO focusing on human rights and political freedom.
First Nepali to lead a cybersecurity initiative for a multinational tech company.
First Nepali woman selected as a candidate for a civilian space mission.
First Nepali to publish a peer-reviewed paper on artificial intelligence in an international journal.
First Nepali to compete in the Paralympic Games, participating in wheelchair racing.
First Nepali woman to captain the national women’s cricket team in an international match.
First Nepali to win an international award for a documentary on Himalayan biodiversity.
First Nepali to design a robot showcased at an international robotics expo.
First Nepali woman to perform a successful open-heart surgery.
First Nepali to win a major international marathon in Asia.
First Nepali woman to work as a war correspondent during regional conflicts.
First Nepali to contribute to a breakthrough in quantum computing research.
First Nepali woman to design a nationally recognized public building.
First Nepali woman to host a radio program broadcast nationwide.
First Nepali woman to achieve the title of Woman International Master in chess.
First Nepali to implement a large-scale micro-hydropower project for rural electrification.
First Nepali woman to win a national marathon championship.
First Nepali woman certified as an international mountaineering guide.
The first film produced in Nepal, directed by Hira Singh Khatri and made by the Nepalese government, released on October 7, 1964.
The first Nepali film produced under a private banner by Sumonanjali Films Pvt. Ltd., featuring Mala Sinha and Indian contributions.
The first Nepali film produced in color, directed by Prem Bahadur Basnet under the Royal Nepal Film Corporation.
The first animated Nepali film, a biopic on Shankhadhar Shakhwa, who started the Nepal Sambat era in 879 AD.
The first Nepali science fiction film with a social narrative, directed by Navin Awal, addressing power cuts in society.
The first poet in Nepali literature, known for his contributions to the development of the language.
The first poet to write in Nepali, known for translating the Ramayana, earning him the title 'Adikavi' (First Poet).
The first Nepali-language newspaper, published under the Rana regime, marking the start of print media in Nepal.
The first university in Nepal, established to provide higher education and research opportunities.
The first hydroelectric power station in Nepal, generating 500 kW, commissioned during the Rana period.
The first television broadcast in Nepal, launched on January 31, 1985, under state control.
The first international flight by Nepal’s national carrier, connecting Kathmandu to Patna, India.
The first book printed in Nepali, a collection of teachings by the founder of modern Nepal.
The first major suspension bridge in Nepal, spanning the Karnali River, improving connectivity in the far west.
The first airport in Nepal, originally called Gauchar Airport, now known as Tribhuvan International Airport.
The first political party in Nepal, founded to oppose the Rana regime and advocate for democracy.
The first written constitution of Nepal, introduced by Padma Shumsher Rana, though largely symbolic under Rana rule.
The first democratic election in Nepal, held under King Mahendra, won by the Nepali Congress.
The first radio station in Nepal, launched on April 2, 1951, after the fall of the Rana regime.
The first postage stamp issued in Nepal, featuring the Pashupatinath Temple, during the Rana period.
The first national anthem of Nepal, used until 2006, composed during the Rana era.
The first national park in Nepal, established to protect wildlife, including the Bengal tiger and one-horned rhinoceros.
The first internet service provider in Nepal, introducing email and dial-up connectivity.
The first Nepali satellite, a CubeSat, launched into space with assistance from Japan, for research purposes.
The first international cricket match played by Nepal, against the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).
The first modern hospital in Nepal, established by Bir Shumsher Rana, offering public healthcare.
The first formal school in Nepal, initially for Rana children, later opened to the public.
The first public library in Nepal, established by Kaiser Shumsher Rana with a vast collection of books.
The first museum in Nepal, opened in Kathmandu to preserve art, history, and culture.
The first commercial bank in Nepal, established to modernize financial services.
The first Nepali site listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognizing its cultural significance.