Nepal developing regional circuit to boost tourism: Ambassador Bhandari

March 12, Kathmandu: The Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari, has said Nepal is working to develop regional circuits to enhance tourism and people-to-people connectivity between Nepal, and Bangladesh, amongst other SAARC countries.

In a meeting with the Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Muhammad Faruk Khan on Monday, Ambassador Bhandari said “Nepal has upgraded two airports outside Kathmandu, in Pokhara and Bhairahawa, to international standards. Direct flights from Dhaka to these new airports in Nepal will facilitate tourism, trade, and people-to-people relations between the two countries.”

In reply, Minister Khan said “Nepal has consistently been a strong ally of Bangladesh. There exist numerous prospects for collaborative efforts between Bangladesh and Nepal in advancing the tourism sector. Together, we can foster the growth of the industry.”

Both Ambassador Bhandari and Minister Khan emphasized the need to boost air connectivity for better trade, tourism, and people-to-people relations.