Pokhara. Taranath Pahari, President of the Pokhara Tourism Council, has urged travelers to visit Pokhara, assuring that the city is as peaceful and beautiful as ever.
“Pokhara has returned to its normal state. All tourism activities are fully operational. The skies of Pokhara are alive with paragliding, ultralight flights, and hot air balloon adventures. Bungy jump, zipline, and other adventure activities are running smoothly. Both short and long trekking routes are open, while hotels and restaurants are providing the same warm hospitality as before. With the tourist season here, everyone is ready to welcome guests,” he said.
At the same time, the Hotel Association Pokhara Nepal has also delivered the message that “Pokhara is safe – come visit Pokhara.” Despite the recent Gen-Z movement, the association assured that Pokhara remains a safe travel destination and that hoteliers and entrepreneurs are fully prepared to host guests.
According to Association President Laxman Subedi, while a handful of establishments faced damages during the protests, the majority of Pokhara’s tourism structures remain intact and operational.
“We have more than 1,200 hotels with 40,000 beds, along with hundreds of restaurants ready to serve visitors. Tourists will not face any problems while traveling to Pokhara,” Subedi stated.
Smooth Travel and Connectivity
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Hotels in Pokhara Ready: Over 1,200 hotels and hundreds of restaurants are fully operational.
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Safe Road Access: Roads from Kathmandu, Chitwan, and Butwal are safe and well-connected. Travelers can reach Pokhara from Kathmandu in just five hours by road.
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Air Travel Options: Late evening flights to Pokhara are available for those who prefer air connectivity.
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Adventure Activities Running: Paragliding, bungy jump, zipline, hot air balloon, and trekking routes are all open for visitors.
Optimism for the Tourist Season
Tourism entrepreneurs are optimistic that the festival and peak tourist season will bring an influx of both domestic and international visitors. Subedi added that businesses are offering special discounts to welcome tourists and are confident that Pokhara’s tourism sector will bounce back strongly.
“We have faced many challenges in the past and always risen again. This time, too, we will rise,” he emphasized.
Currently, hotel occupancy in Pokhara is around 25%, but the hospitality sector expects this to increase as the season progresses.
A Vibrant and Welcoming City
Bharat Raj Parajuli, central member of the Hotel Association Nepal, remarked that Pokhara is a vibrant and lively city, ready to host guests. Highlighting its lush greenery, pristine lakes, and majestic Himalayan views, he urged travelers to come, explore, and enjoy Nepal’s tourism capital.
