The declaration of Pokhara as Nepal's tourist capital is a significant matter. It has laid the foundation for further establishing Pokhara's identity nationally and internationally and creating new opportunities for tourism development. However, being declared and developing the necessary services, infrastructure, and management as a tourist capital are not the same thing. Turning the declaration into a real achievement requires planned work, investment, institutional coordination, and continuous monitoring. Therefore, the concept of Pokhara as a tourist capital should not be viewed merely as a title but should be linked to the prosperity of the Gandaki Province.The Gandaki Province government formed...