Pokhara declared Nepal’s tourism capital by Nepal’s government on Sunday. Pokhara, a picturesque city in the Gandaki province as the tourism capital of the Himalayan nation.
It was formally declared during a special ceremony organised at the Barahi Ghat, located on the shores of picturesque Phewa Lake.
Prime Minister of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ presided over the special programme which featured musical performances by veteran and popular singers.
During the announcement of declaring Pokhara as Nepal’s tourism capital, Chief Minister of Gandaki State, Surendra Raj Pandey, says that plans for various entertainment ventures to operate freely until late night from today.
Chief Minister of Gandaki State, Surendra Raj Pandey, assured the implementation of specific criteria to regulate the Lakeside area of Pokhara, as well as Prithvi Chowk, Mahendra Pul, Chipledhunga, including bars, restaurants, spas, grocery stores, and sweet shops, to operate unrestrictedly until 1 AM.
Additionally, Pandey expressed commitment to introducing activities such as round-the-lake walks, hill hikes, and the operation of a cruise ship on Begnas Lake.
He also announced plans for the construction of a modern bus park, including an international terminal, and the establishment of a meditation center to transform Pokhara into a major meditation hub.
Moreover, Pandey disclosed intentions to initiate shuttle bus services from Pokhara International Airport to Prithvi Chowk, and to construct a stall bus service from Pokhara International Airport to Prithvi Chowk.
He emphasized the need for a 5,000-capacity international conference hall in Pokhara to accommodate the growing demand for international events.
