19th Elephant and Tourism Festival begins in Sauraha

Summary

The 19th Elephant and Tourism Festival began in Sauraha, aiming to revive tourism, promote elephant conservation, and showcase cultural heritage with various events until Monday.

Key Points
  • The 19th Elephant and Tourism Festival started in Sauraha to boost tourism and elephant conservation.
  • The festival is held at Baghmara Buffer Zone Community Forest and runs until Monday.
  • Chief Minister Indra Bahadur Baniya inaugurated the festival with many stakeholders attending.
  • Events include elephant beauty contests, sports, cultural performances, and educational programs on conservation.
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