June 3, Kathmandu: The city of Pokhara celebrated the 74th Annapurna Climbing Day on June 3 with a series of events, including a morning rally. The event was organized by the Nepal Tourism Board Gandaki Province Office and featured traditional costumes, Panche Baja music, and a rally from the Fishtail Gate to the Barahi Sports Ground.
Addressing the event, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Narayankaji Shrestha said Pokhara’s role in nature, culture, and adventure tourism, and highlighted the government’s investment in tourism infrastructure.
DPM Shrestha also praised French climber Maurice Herzog for promoting Nepal’s tourism globally by climbing Annapurna in 1950.
Surendra Raj Pandey, the Chief…