LDT launches online ticketing system

LUMBINI, March 24:The Lumbini Development Trust (LDT) has launched an online ticketing system on Saturday targeting tourists visiting Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha.

Minister Tamang, also Chairperson of the Trust, launched the online system amid a function here today. On the occasion, Minister Tamang expressed his belief that online ticketing will facilitate tourists. 
He claimed it will also help prevent irregularities and promote transparency within the institution. 

Vice President of the Trust, Dr Lama, expressed his confidence that the online booking will also increase number of tourists coming to Lumbini. 

Treasurer Bhattarai said the problem for tourists standing in long queues to buy tickets has been ended with this new initiative.

Tickets can be purchased by logging on Lumbini Development Trust's website 
www.lumbinidevtrust.gov.np, informed Bhim Basnet, chief of accounting section of the Trust.