TBM Staff - Mumbai
Representatives of the Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (NATTA), led by President Padma Vikram Singh, met with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at the Secretariat on Saturday. During the meeting, NATTA officials informed the Chief Minister about the ongoing tourism activities in Nepal.
In response, Chief Minister Dhami emphasised the close relationship between India and Nepal, stating that tourism businesses in Uttarakhand and Nepal can collaborate to expand the tourism industry. He described tourism as the backbone of the economy and appreciated the efforts of NATTA in promoting tourism.
NATTA, established in 1966 by a group of leading travel agents, aims to protect the professional interests of travel trade businesses, promote their orderly growth and development, and safeguard travellers from exploitation by unreliable agents.
On International Yoga Day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami participated in a yoga session with local people, security personnel, and tourists at Parvati Sarovar in Adi Kailash, Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district.
During his visit to Adi Kailash, CM Dhami expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for presenting the resolution at the United Nations, which led to the worldwide celebration of International Yoga Day under his leadership. He highlighted that PM Modi was the first Prime Minister to visit the border area of Adi Kailash, where he interacted with locals and held meetings.
CM Dhami emphasised the increased tourism in the area, stating that PM Modi’s visit brought attention to the border region of Adi Kailash, significantly boosting its tourism potential. He anticipates a surge in pilgrims visiting the area in the coming days.
