Pokhara tourism entrepreneur promoted tourism in India to increase tourist arrival

POKHARA, April 24:The expedition completed by boosting tourism in major Indian towns, therefore enhancing Nepal's overall tourist potential, including Pokhara.

The 23-member team that went on 16th April with the aim of conducting promotional programs in Patna, Varanasi, Ayodhya, and Gorakhpur, which is an important tourism source market for Nepal, has returned after promotion.

According to Hariram Adhikari, President of Nepal Association of Tours and Travels Agents (NATTA) Gandaki Province, talks and interactions with leaders of tourism-related government and corporate organizations, travel tour operators, and media from around India were held. He stated that the initiative has made a big contribution to Nepalese tourism in general, especially Pokhara, and expressed hope that visitor arrivals from such places will expand in the future. Prakash Chandra, Secretary of the Tourism Association of Bihar, stated that traveling to Pokhara was problematic since air connectivity had not yet begun and road building work was ongoing. "There is no doubt that tourists can be taken to Pokhara from here." "It is critical to prioritize connectivity with Pokhara," he explained.

Pomnarayan Shrestha, chairman of the Pokhara Tourism Council, stated that the initiative has benefited Nepalese tourism in general, especially Pokhara. He stated that the state must address the concerns of connectivity and infrastructure development highlighted by Indian visitors. "India is Nepal's primary source of tourism." "Increasing the arrival of Indian tourists will provide significant support to the tourism industry here," he added.

According to Sangita Paudel, General Secretary of NATTA Gandaki Province, the message was given that Pokhara is a major city for religious adventure, cultural, and enjoyment. She stated that Gandaki province has been promoted as the region where Shaligram, which has religious significance, can be found in the world.

In the show, questions were also raised about the difficulties encountered by Indian visitors in the border area. According to Rabindraraj Poudel, Vice President of the Pokhara Metropolitan City tourist Development Committee, the tourist promotion of Indian towns has aided Pokhara's tourism development.