KATHMANDU: IME Group Chairman Chandra Dhakal has said that Nepal is one of the safest tourist destinations in the world.

Where there is a risk, there will be adequate precaution and preparedness. Even now, most of the tourist places in the country like Dhorpatan are completely safe, calm and open.

Dhakal, who is also the outgoing president of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI) who is currently on a visit to Dhorpatan, a popular tourist destination in Baglung district, wrote this on social media.

He wrote on social media, “} I am currently in Dhorpatan, a famous tourist destination in Baglung district. I cannot describe the nature and environment here in words. We have many such unique tourist heritages, which are among the best destinations in the world.

TAG_OPEN_em_26 There is Mount Everest, Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha, and there are natural and cultural heritage with unique civilization. There are beautiful villages sitting on the lap of the mountains and smiling. There is an intimacy with nature that touches the heart of people, and there are multicultural traditions and costumes.

So we think that coming to Nepal is not just about seeing a country, but also getting to know the mountains closely, feeling the cultural diversity and directly interacting with the supernatural nature. That is why foreign tourists say, “We do not just go to see Nepal, once we reach Nepal, we return with Nepal in our hearts.” Hearing such statements, it seems that we are the luckiest citizens in the world who are blessed with nature.

But this time we are injured. The devastation caused by the Bhotekoshi floods has claimed hundreds of lives, made thousands disappeared and homeless. Nepal is a country of mountains, a land of natural beauty, and sometimes nature is also harsh, which we are now experiencing.

However, the whole of Nepal should not be considered unsafe due to natural calamities in a particular region. Nepal is one of the safest tourist destinations in the world. Where there is a risk, there is also a sufficient amount of caution and preparedness. Even now, most of the tourist places in the country like Dhorpatan are completely safe, peaceful and open.

We are indomitable and courageous Nepalis who can recover from any calamity. If you come to Nepal in such a difficult time, it will be a great support to the local life and will give a boost to our economy again.

Come, visit Nepal and join Nepalese and enjoy the beautiful nature. Nepal is always open to welcome you.