Santosh Pokharel
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ECONOMY
Pokhara's tourist capital dream: A year of talk, but no action from govt
Pokhara's tourist capital dream: A year of talk, but no acti...

"We haven't been able to develop any product. We haven’t been able to beautify the existing ones either. We’ve worked for cheap popularity. By calling Pokhara the capital of every sector, we've weakened the dignity and importance of the capital. We've institutionally devalued it. When ev...
Mar 20, 2025

ECONOMY, Republica Watch
Tourist season kicks off: Tourism entrepreneurs report improved business compared to previ...
Tourist season kicks off: Tourism entrepreneurs report impro...

Tourism entrepreneurs have reported a noticeable improvement in the tourism sector, which had faced challenges during the last season (September-November). They view the period from March to June as the peak season for foreign tourists visiting Nepal. This time is particularly highlighted for attrac...
Mar 16, 2025

ECONOMY, SOCIETY
Helicopter companies must now register for flights to Annapurna Base Camp
Helicopter companies must now register for flights to Annapu...

Non-registered helicopter companies will be charged a Rs 20,000 fee per flight if found flying in the area.
Mar 08, 2025

ECONOMY
Visit Pokhara 2025: Pokhara sets ambitious goal to bring in two million tourists
Visit Pokhara 2025: Pokhara sets ambitious goal to bring in...

A special program will be held at the Pokhara Exhibition Center on February 15 to declare Pokhara Visit Year 2025. An executive committee has been formed under the coordination of Mayor Acharya to declare Pokhara Visit Year.
Feb 09, 2025

SOCIETY
Two years since Yeti Airlines crash: An aviation tragedy hard to forget
Two years since Yeti Airlines crash: An aviation tragedy har...

The weather that day was exceptionally clear. Maghe Sankranti filled the air with a palpable festive spirit. Pokhara’s residents were celebrating the festival with enthusiasm. Clear skies showcased the Himalayan range to the north, serene sunshine bathed the city, and Pokhara beamed with joy f...
Jan 14, 2025

ECONOMY
Pokhara's air passenger traffic reaches record 1 million in 2024
Pokhara's air passenger traffic reaches record 1 million in...

The total number of passengers includes both domestic and foreign travelers. Of the 1 million 23 thousand passengers, 176 thousand were international, while the remaining 847 thousand were domestic travelers. In comparison, in 2023, the airport handled 905 thousand passengers, of which 125 thousand...
Jan 09, 2025

ECONOMY
Businessmen fear investment at risks due to lack of int’l flights from PRIA
Businessmen fear investment at risks due to lack of int’l fl...

It has been two years since Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA) began operations. The airport was inaugurated on the first day of 2023. During this period, the airport operations have been limited to domestic flights only.
Jan 04, 2025

ECONOMY
Pilots from 15 countries to participate in Balloon Festival in Pokhara
Pilots from 15 countries to participate in Balloon Festival...

Foreign pilots have already arrived in Pokhara for the event, which aims to boost adventure tourism in the region. This is the first ever balloon festival being conducted in Nepal, especially in Pokhara.
Dec 22, 2024

ECONOMY
NATTA Gandaki launches campaign to boost domestic tourism in Koshi and Madhesh Provinces
NATTA Gandaki launches campaign to boost domestic tourism in...

According to Dahal, tourism businesses from bordering Indian cities will participate in the meetings and discussions held in various cities. Since local and Indian businesses will carry out the promotion in those areas, he stated that this campaign will also make it easier to bring Indian tourists t...
Dec 07, 2024

ECONOMY
Tourism sector struggles as TIA upgrades drive airfare hikes
Tourism sector struggles as TIA upgrades drive airfare hikes

KATHMANDU, Nov 10: Tourism entrepreneurs are raising concerns over rising domestic and international airfare prices, which have resulted from the reduced operating hours of Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) for upgrading work. Business owners say the airfare increases are affecting tourists comi...
Nov 10, 2024
