Nepal Tourism Board recently conducted Nepal Sales Mission 2013 in two South Indian cities. The sales missions were held in Madurai on 8 January, and in Trichy on 9 January - 2013.
Mr. Rohini Prasad Khanal, Senior Officer - marketing & Promotion, NTB, said that the objective of the road shows was to facilitate mutual growth in the tourism sector. He pointed out that South Indians, especially those from Tamil Nadu, preferred to visit religious places and NTB is keen to promote Mount Kailash-Manasarovar".
He added that Nepal had a variety of tourist spots to attract tourists across age groups and has established itself as the gateway to Mount Kailash-Manasarovar. In 2012, Nepal received 164,680 tourists from India by air which is 13.3% increment compared to last year.
Nepal has always been popular with Indians as a recreational, shopping and pilgrimage destination. Nepal is a prominent destination amongst Hindus across the world. Earlier known as the only Hindu Kingdom of the world, Nepal is thronged with thousands of Shiva-devotees especially during Mahashivaratri to pay homage to Pashupatinath. There is a popular belief prevalent among the Hindus that a visit to these sacred sites will ensure a prosperous earthly life and a rewarding after-life.
Internationally renowned travel guidebook Lonely Planet has listed Nepal’s Mustang – the Land of Muktinath as one of the Top three regions in Best in Travel 2013. Nepal has been listed in Lonely Planet's "Best value destinations" for 2013, in part of its "Best in Travel" annual series.
In 2012, Nepal received 164,680 tourists from India by air which is 13.3% increment compared to last year.
No visa requirement, good air connectivity with almost 55 flights per week between Kathmandu and Indian cities of Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Varanasi, easy access by road, year round pleasant weather, favourable exchange rate for Indian currency are some of the major factors that contribute to Nepal's popularity as a favourite holiday destination amongst Indians.
Nepal has been a soul-cleansing destination for Hindus all over the world. History is a testimony to the fact that the jungles and the himalayas of Nepal since the Vedic times have been revered as the abode and meditation sites of gods and sages. It was from Janakpur here in Nepal, King Janak, father of Sita, ruled his Kingdom. Legend has it that Lava and Kush had their Ashram in the jungles of Chitwan, Nepal. It was in the mountains of Nepal- the Gauri Shankar- lord Shiva spent his days in blissful meditation and has been revered to as a very popular holy mountains of Nepal. On the way to Kathmandu is the Manakamana temple - a wish fulfilling goddess, equally popular among the Indians as is with the Nepalese. There is a popular belief prevalent among the Hindus that a visit to these sacred sites will ensure a prosperous earthly life and a rewarding after-life.
The rich tapestry of the cultural heritage of Nepal is exquisitely woven in Kathmandu Valley that houses three ancient cities - Patan, Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. The skillfully built temples and palaces, delicately engraved stone and metal images, carved wooden columns and pillars and the history-drenched shrines and chaityas or stupas of these three historical cities offer a wealth of insights into the valley's rich past.
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