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Named the country's "capital of tourism" [4] it is the second largest city after Kathmandu, with 599,504 inhabitants living in 120,594 households as of 2021 census. [3] Pokhara is located 200 kilometres (120 miles) west of the capital, Kathmandu, on the shore of Phewa Lake, and sits at an average elevation of approximately 822 m above sea level ...
Nepal Tourism Board' (NTB) is the official national tourism organization of Nepal which works towards establishing Nepal as a premier holiday destination to the world. The Board provides platform for vision-drawn leadership for Nepal's tourism sector by integrating Government commitment with the dynamism of private sector. [ 3 ]
The Ministry of Tourism was established in 1978 by the Government of Nepal.The portfolios of Civil Aviation and Culture were added in 1982 and 2000 respectively. This structure was dissolved again in 2008, when the ministry was split into the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation on the one side and the Ministry of Culture and State Restructuring on the other side.
In 2019, the number increased to 1.19 million. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on tourism in Nepal, with tourist arrivals dropping to just 230,085 with a decrease of over 80.7% and further decrease by 30% in 2021 with a total number of 150,962. Pokhara is one of the main tourist destinations in Nepal.
It is located near the Phewa Lake in Pokhara, Gandaki Province, Nepal. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] Ratna Mandir was built in 1956 by King Mahendra for his wife Ratna , and the palace is spread over 56,468 square meters.
The district headquarters Pokhara lies about 750 m above the sea level. The district is known for the Himalayan range with about 11 Himalayas with height greater than 7000 m. The nearby peaks include Machhapuchhre (Virgin Peak - 6993m). The Annapurna Range in the northern side is always full of snow.
Lion Guard at Bhadrakali Temple, Kundahar, Pokhara. Bhadrakali Temple (Nepali:भद्रकाली मन्दिर) is a temple on the East of Pokhara in Kundahar, atop a small hill. It is dedicated to the Goddess Kali. [1] [2] Founded in the year 1817, the temple shrines the Hindu goddess of power and strength. Bhadrakali or Durga ...
Mahendrapul [1] [2] [3] (Nepali:महेन्द्र पुल) is the financial hub and the busiest high street of Pokhara. [4] [5] It is one of the oldest and busiest marketplaces in the city and one of its central locations.