A Laudable Step, but Not Enough

March 18, 2024 07:30 am

Pokhara has long been recognized as a gem in Nepal's tourism crown. Its stunning landscapes, beautiful lakes, and vibrant culture have drawn visitors from different parts of the world. Thus, the official declaration of Pokhara as the tourism capital of Nepal on Sunday comes as validation of its undeniable allure.

POKHARA, March 17: Pokhara has been officially declared as the tourism capital of Nepal. Despite being recognized as a tourism hub for quite some time, the formal declaration of Pokhara as the country’s tourism capital took place during a special ceremony on Sunday.

KASKI, March 15: Pokhara is to be declared as the tourism capital of the country. Pokhara will be declared the tourism capital on March 17 in the presence of Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

POKHARA, Jan 14: The Gandaki Province government has studied the feasibility of declaring Pokhara as the country’s tourism capital. A study committee formed by the provincial government while submitting its report also suggested declaring Pokhara as the tourism capital by mid-February.

POKHARA, Jan 13: A study committee formed by the Gandaki provincial government has recommended declaring Pokhara as the tourism capital of Nepal in mid-February. The Gandaki provincial government had formed the study committee in November to study the feasibility of designating Pokhara as the tourism capital.

POKHARA, Nov 17: The provincial government of Gandaki has urged the federal government for the second time to declare Pokhara as the tourism capital of the country. The provincial meeting held on November 12 requested the federal government to make the declaration.