Nepal, June 23 -- Hotels in Pokhara, Nepal's tourism capital, are witnessing high occupancy as a surge in Indian tourists continues to boost visitor numbers. Popular areas such as Lakeside and the Tal Barahi Temple have been crowded with Indian visitors in recent weeks.

According to Hotel Association Pokhara Nepal President Laxman Subedi, major religious and tourist destinations in Gandaki Province, particularly the Tal Barahi Temple on Phewa Lake, Bindhyabasini Temple, Muktinath, and various trekking routes, are attracting a large number of Indian tourists.

Subedi said many Indians are choosing Nepal as a convenient and attractive destination to escape the intense summer heat in India and make use of their holidays. He added that welc...