AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Outlook: Nepal ranked ninth among the fastest-improving tourism economies in the 2026 World Economic Forum index, with its score up 5.1%. Pokhara also made Indian travellers’ trending-destinations list for 2027, with searches rising 166%. Dashain Travel: Around one million people are expected to leave Kathmandu Valley by road, with another 30,000–35,000 travelling by air. Bus bookings are open, and domestic airlines have agreed to sell tickets below approved fares after government intervention. Autumn Climbing: 788 climbers from 70 countries have permits for 31 peaks; 500 are set to climb Manaslu, generating Rs 247 million in royalties. Travel Access: Japan is providing a Rs 2.77 billion grant to upgrade Tribhuvan International Airport’s air-traffic control systems. Meanwhile, flood and landslide damage has blocked key Gandaki routes for two weeks, disrupting transport and peak-season tourism. Tourism Board: Nepal Tourism Board has set a Rs 1.7 billion budget for this fiscal year, after spending just 56% of last year’s allocation.
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