Pokhara Tourism Entrepreneurs Launch Promotion Campaign in Kolkata

Pokhara, June 11: Tourism entrepreneurs from Pokhara are launching a special promotional campaign in Kolkata, India, to attract more Indian visitors to Nepal’s tourism capital.

The Gandaki chapter of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA) is organizing a five-day promotional visit beginning June 11.

Speaking at a press conference in Pokhara on Wednesday, NATTA Gandaki said the campaign will focus on promoting Pokhara and strengthening air connectivity between the two countries.

General Secretary Chet Bahadur Karki said the delegation will hold meetings with tourism stakeholders and relevant authorities in Kolkata to advocate for direct flights from Pokhara International Airport to various Indian cities.

The programme will include a business-to-business (B2B) session, during which a documentary showcasing Pokhara and Nepal’s tourism attractions will be screened.

According to NATTA Gandaki Chair Kishor Dahal, the team will engage with tourism entrepreneurs, travel operators, journalists, social media influencers and celebrities to promote Pokhara as a tourist destination.

Programme coordinator Sangita Paudel said the visit will also seek to establish business partnerships with Indian tourism agencies through cooperation agreements.

The 22-member delegation is also scheduled to visit major tourist sites in Kolkata during the promotional tour.