Hot Air Balloon Festival to Elevate Pokhara’s Global Tourism Appeal

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Pokhara, Nepal– Balloon Nepal Pvt. Ltd is set to host an international hot air balloon festival around the source of Phewa Lake from December 29, 2024, to January 2, 2025, aiming to further promote Pokhara at the international level. The festival, a significant initiative costing an estimated Rs 6.5 million, will feature 20 to 25 balloons from various countries.


Bikram Bade, Chairperson of Balloon Nepal Pvt. Ltd, emphasized the event's potential to draw global attention to Pokhara's scenic beauty and tourism potential. Supported by key stakeholders such as the Nepal Tourism Board, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, and the Gandaki Province Government, the festival is expected to become a landmark event for the region.


Pokhara Tourism Council Chair, Pomnarayan Shrestha, highlighted the festival's historic significance for Pokhara and the entire Gandaki province, reinforcing its status as the tourism capital of Nepal. Sabin Maharjan, proprietor of Balloon Nepal, noted the breathtaking views participants can enjoy, including the majestic Machhapuchhre, Annapurna, the expanse of Phewa Lake, Pumdikot Mahadev, and paragliders from Sarangkot.

Events like this are crucial for the future of tourism in Pokhara, offering unique experiences that showcase the area's natural beauty and cultural heritage, thereby attracting a diverse array of international visitors and boosting the local economy.

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