| India, Nepal to soon begin joint tourism promotion campaign |
 India and Nepal will soon begin joint tourism promotion campaign. Speaking at the 51st anniversary of Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents in Kathmandu, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Ranjit Rae said that there is a need for mutual cooperation as the two countries are jointly promoting tourism. He said, as Nepal is famous for Pashupatinath, Lumbini, Muktinath and Janakpurdham, these destinations should be promoted to attract tourists. Rae said, Nepal should focus on religious and adventure tourism and it is through this it can bring in quality tourists. |
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