Pokhara a hub of adventure tourism: Minister Deuba
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Gandaki. Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arju Rana Deuba has said Pokhara has developed into a hub of adventure tourism. Inaugurating the Garden Resort Spa organized by Anshubhara Group at Lakesite in Pokhara today, he said Pokhara itself has been established as a naturally beautiful city.
Recalling that she had come to Pokhara as a child TAG_OPEN_div_18, Minister Deuba said she was fascinated by the beauty of pokhara at that time. Stating that climate change has affected all sectors in recent times, he stressed the need to remain alert as there have been reports of floods increasing in the north and south neighbours.
Stating that TAG_OPEN_div_16 the fear of hailstorm and excessive rainfall was increasing here as well, Minister Deuba pointed out the need for all to focus on sustainable development through cooperation and coordination to mitigate the effects of climate change. Stating that Nepal has been making significant contribution to the conservation of biodiversity, he lauded the garden resort operating in Pokhara for giving priority to this issue.
‘ resort is also trying to convey the message that something should be done in the country. Although hard work done abroad only earns money, the hard work done here will earn respect along with the contribution in the country,” said Minister Deuba.
Former Chief Minister TAG_OPEN_div_12 of Gandaki Province Khagaraj Adhikari said Pokhara is a gift of nature. Stating that 68 per cent of the tourists coming to Nepal are coming to Pokhara for adventure tourism, he said Prithvi Narayan Shah had unified Nepal from this province and Bhanubhakta had unified the language.
Chairman of TAG_OPEN_div_10 Anshubhara Group and Minister for Social Development of Gandaki Province Bindu Kumar Thapa said that the government is moving ahead with innovative thinking in the field of tourism, entrepreneurship and employment. Saugat Thapa, managing director of Anshubhara Group, said that the Garden Resort Spa has been brought into operation with the idea of doing something in the country.
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