POKHARA, May 9: As tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan, Nepal’s tourism sector has grown increasingly concerned. Stakeholders fear that conflict between the two South Asian nuclear-armed neighbors could directly impact tourist arrivals in Nepal. This time of the year typically sees a significant influx of Indian tourists to Pokhara to escape the summer heat, but the ongoing strain between the two countries may discourage travel, they say.
Entrepreneurs warn that increased security checks and strict movement across borders due to fears of cross-border infiltration could hinder tourist inflows. They caution that not only Indian…