POKHARA, Oct. 26 -- Pokhara is currently witnessing an influx of domestic as well as foreign tourists. The long Dashain-Tihar holidays, clear mountain view and favorable weather have seen an encouraging buzz in Pokhara's hotels, restaurants and other tourism activities.

This has encouraged tourism entrepreneurs, while sending a positive message to the tourism sector.

"The tourism sector of Pokhara, which has been hit by various disasters, has now felt some relief. Especially during Tihar, domestic tourists as well as foreign tourists are coming in satisfactory numbers," said Laxman Subedi, President of the Hotel Association Pokhara. "Due to the long holidays and favorable weather, 90 percent of the lakeside hotels are currently occupied...