Mohan Khanal, senior manager of sales and marketing at Shangri-La, told myrepublica.com that the festival was organized to offer an entirely new experience to the people. [break]
“We are very much excited with the response that we have received from this event so far,” Khanal said, adding that the event is drawing tourists, expatriates and corporate people to the hotel.
Mango cuisines start from Rs 250 for Mango Mambo and go as high as Rs 1,200 for three-course combo meal. Mango Fandango priced Rs 600 is another popular cuisine kept on display at the festival.
The hotel has imported different varieties of mangoes from India and other countries for the festival. The event is sponsored by newly launched mango drink Mango Minute Maid.
“We are located near diplomatic missions, offices of I/NGOs and corporate houses, and people there have showed a great liking for these cuisines,” Khanal added.
The hotel has prepared mango cuisines in starters, main course and dessert varieties. Mango slices are mixed with chocolate and chicken to create new tastes, Khanal said.
The hotel has prepared a total of 12 cuisines made of mango as starters, main course and desserts.
Shangri-La is offering exciting three-course combo meal at Rs 1200. The combo meal includes starter, main course, dessert and a glass of mango juice, Khanal added.
Every year, the hotel has been coming up with attractive packages to promote its products and services. “Like Mango Festival, our other packages -- Monsoon Madness, 4P´s Barbeque and Kids Break - are also becoming popular, Khanal said.
Under Monsoon Madness package, the hotel is offering two-nights-three-days package for couple at Shangri-La Resort in Pokhara for just Rs 7,777, along with a gift voucher worth Rs 5,000.
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