Kathmandu, May 23 : President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, urged stakeholders to promote Nepal as a premier Buddhist tourism hub.
Addressing the Buddhist International Travel Mart (BITM) on Thursday in the capital, President Dhakal emphasised the importance of leveraging Nepal’s rich Buddhist heritage, including the birthplace of Buddha, Lumbini, and other sacred sites like Tilaurakot, Ramgram, Boudha and Swoyambhu.
“This mart will be instrumental in promoting Nepali Buddhist tourist destinations at an international level and extend the stay of tourists in Lumbini,” Dhakal said.
He highlighted the...