Dashain gala at Fewa lake, foreign tourists receive tika, jamara
Summary
Foreign tourists received Dashain tika and jamara from Pokhara metropolis mayor Dhana Raj Acharya at a cultural gala on the banks of Fewa Lake. The event drew hundreds of domestic tourists and highlighted Pokhara’s effort to link festival celebrations with tourism promotion.
Key Points
- Foreign tourists received Dashain tika and jamara from Pokhara metropolis mayor Dhana Raj Acharya at a Dashain gala on the Fewa Lake bank.
- Hundreds of domestic tourists also joined the tourism and cultural event, which was organized by the Women Tourism Entrepreneurs' Forum (WOTEF).
- Mayor Acharya said Pokhara is a year-round tourist destination because of its temperate climate and fair weather.
- Tourism officials said the event added a new dimension to Pokhara’s tourism by connecting Dashain celebrations with travel promotion.
