Kathmandu: Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Badri Prasad Pandey, emphasized the importance of promoting the country’s religious tourism to attract more visitors from China and India. He highlighted that several religious sites within the nation are significant centers of faith for both Chinese and Indian tourists.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the Minister made these remarks during a five-day program titled ‘Mountainous Buddhist Religion and Traditions,’ organized by the Bouddhanath Area Development Committee. The event aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration on religious tourism and cultural exchange.
Minister Pandey underscored the shared religious beliefs that make both Buddha and Vedbhumi pivotal in the spiritual landscape of both China and India. He asserted that these shared beliefs could be leveraged to enhance tourism and strengthen cultural ties between the countries.
He further stated that promoting and publicizing the country’s religious and cultural sites are crucial steps toward expanding the scope of religious tourism. The Minister affirmed the government’s commitment to implementing strategies that will foster tourism rooted in religion and culture, thereby benefiting the broader tourism sector.