Chitwan. A council is going to be established between Nepal and India to promote tourism, expand business relations and jointly develop the tourism sector. The ‘Nepal-India Cross-Border Tourism Connect 2026’ program jointly organized by the Non-Resident Nepali Association International Coordinating Council and Samrudh Chitwan Campaign from October 8th to 10th has decided to increase the arrival of Indian tourists in Nepal, promote Nepali tourism in India and develop a long-term business partnership between the tourism professionals of both countries.
The proposed council will include tourism experts, travel and tour operators, hotel and resort operators, hospitality sector experts and other stakeholders from both countries. The main objectives of the council will be joint destination promotion, Bitubi meetings, joint tourism package creation, experience exchange and regular networking events.
Executive Director of Lumbini Province Tourism Promotion Council Sharda Basyal Belbase, President of Travel Trade Welfare Association of India Rajesh Singh, Representative of Indo-Nepal Tourism Welfare Society Dr. KP Singh and Senior Vice President of Non-Resident Nepali Association International Coordinating Council Rowin Prasad Sherchan participated.
During the visit, various tourist destinations, hotels and resorts of Ramgram, Amaltari, Moulakalika, Sauraha, Meghauli, Chitwan and Nawalpur were observed. The participants learned about the religious and historical importance of Ramgram, Tharu culture of Amaltari, religious tourism of Maulakalika, jungle safari of Sauraha and natural beauty and hospitality of Meghauli and Nawalpur.
Bitubi meetings, tourism networking and professional interaction were held between Nepali hotel and resort operators and Indian travel and tour operators.
Somnath Sapkota, Spokesperson of the International Coordination Council of Non-Resident Nepalese Association and Chairman of the Tourism Promotion Committee informed that there was a discussion on connecting the tourist destinations of Nepal with the Indian market, building a joint tourism package, exchanging experience and expanding regular business contacts.
According to him, the program will help promote Nepal as an attractive destination for Indian tourists and create new opportunities for tourism business. Nepal-India Cross-Border Tourism Connect 2026 has been conducted with the support of private sector and tourism professionals.