Chitwan. Hotel Pauwa has officially opened its 16th branch in Bharatpur, Chitwan.

With the inauguration of the new branch, a three-day program is going to be organized to promote Nepali food. Chefs from all over the country will showcase their cooking skills in the expo, which runs from November 12, 28 and 29.

According to Bishnu Bhandari, chief of branding department of Hotel Pauwa, around 40,000 guests have been invited to Chitwan, Nawalpur and surrounding areas for the opening ceremony. “The participants will be able to experience the unique taste of Pauwa, the service of Nepaliness and the real experience of hospitality,” Bhandari said.

The Bharatpur branch has a separate block with 17 luxury rooms. It has an attractive restaurant, children’s play area, beautiful gardens and ample parking.

There are two large halls for weddings, bratabandhas and corporate functions, 10 different capacity halls for small gatherings and family gatherings. An additional 12-room residential building is under construction in the near future. In addition, the branch will also provide special tour packages covering Sauraha, Maulakali, Manakamana and other religious and tourist destinations. Located in the heart of Bharatpur, Pauwa serves all categories of hospitality industry.

Speaking at a press conference organized on Tuesday, President of Hotel Pauwa, Durga Prasad Bhandari said that Pauwa has been expanding tourism and hospitality business across the country despite challenging investment climate. “Nepal is a country full of tourism potential. Hospitality should be the first experience of every tourist coming here. That’s why Pauwa has put “hospitality and taste” at the heart of its mission. ”

Pauwa is of the view that although the recent political movements and economic uncertainty have affected the investors, the pace of the tourism sector should not be stopped. “Now is the time for us to move forward, not to hesitate. But the state should assure the industrialists and entrepreneurs that there is investment-friendly environment,” he said.

Similarly, Vice President of Hotel Pauwa, Dhruba Raj Neupane, said that Pauwa was moving ahead with the campaign of taking Nepali flavor to the world. “The notion of ‘nothing happens’ in Nepal should be shattered,” he said. Even in difficult circumstances, we are leading Nepali chain hotels towards internationalization with the goal of expanding one hundred branches. ”

According to Neupane, Nepal could soon become the world’s most attractive tourist destination if the government and society support the tourism-friendly policy, infrastructure development and investment of the private sector.

Bishnu Gyawali, Managing Director of Hotel Pauwa, described the Chitwan branch as another milestone in the map of hospitality in Nepal.

At a time when foreign style hotels are dominating in Nepal, Hotel Pauwa has brought a new definition in the hospitality sector with the objective of providing Nepali hospitality, Nepali culture and Nepali taste.

The journey of Pauwa, which started from Saljhandi of Rupandehi, has reached its 16th branch in Chitwan today. Pauwa has already opened branches in Bhairahawa, Butwal, Gorusinge, Bhalubang, Lamahi, Ghorahi, Jumla, Tansen, Resunga, Dhangadhi, Pokhara, Kathmandu, Mulkot and Kalinchowk. Currently, the main residential building of a five-star hotel is under construction in Nepalgunj. Landscaping work is underway for the construction of a five-star resort at Jhingamara of Palpa.

Nepalgunj and Bhairahawa have started promoting ‘Bhatbhanchha’, a Nepali dish featuring lentils, rice, vegetables and pickles. Only women employees are handling the kitchen. “Pauwa has started its own brand of rice with the intention of serving Nepali food in quality restaurants. Launched in 6 months from Nepalgunj and Bhairahawa, the brand has plans to expand continuously,” said Neupane.