Vol. VI Issue II | Nepal Tourism Board

Nepal Showcased and Promoted as Lifetime Destination

As part of its mission to promote Nepal as a premier holiday destination, NTB in coordination with PATA Nepal Chapter and Nepali private tourism sector representatives successfully participated in the PATA Travel Mart 2019 in Astana, Kazakhstan from Sept. 19 till Sept. 20, 2019.

Nepal Wins PATA Award at PTM 2019 Kazakhstan

On Sept. 21, PATA Nepal Chapter CEO Mr. Suresh Singh Budal was presented with the Best Engagement with YTPs Award by PATA Chairman Mr. Chris Bottril and PATA CEO Mr. Mario Hardy.

Nepal Celebrates 40th World Tourism Day

Nepal celebrates 40th World Tourism Day-themed “Tourism and Jobs: A Better Future For All”. Program highlights included welcoming of tourists at Tribhuvan International Airport and UNESCO site Bhaktapur, with a mass rally of representatives from the Government, tourism associations and organizations. The rally met at Ganatantrik Park at Narayanhiti Palace for an event chaired by State Minister for Tourism and attended by the Tourism Secretary, NTB CEO and officials.

ATAS Comes Alive with Nepali Flag!

The third edition of Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers (ATAS) Conference successfully concluded in Manchester, United Kingdom on Sept. 18-19, 2019. Nepal Tourism Board actively participated and promoted Nepal at the event, which saw more than 350 travel delegates.

Routes and Stories for Bhaktapur Finalized

The main routes and authentic stories to be shared with visitors to Bhaktapur for the Kathmandu Valley Heritage by Night project were finalized on Sept. 24, 2019.

Upcoming Events

Bada Dashain
Sept. 29–Oct. 9

This is the longest Hindu festival in Nepal, traditionally celebrated for two weeks with prayers and offerings to Durga, the universal mother goddess. The great harvest festival of Nepal, Dashain is a time for family reunions, exchange of gifts and blessings, and elaborate pujas. Dashain honors the goddess Durga, who was created out of the shakti, or energy, of all the gods, armed with weapons from each of them.