What happened:
India and Nepal jointly organised the 2nd India–Nepal Tourism Meet in Pokhara to promote cross-border tourism between Uttar Pradesh and Nepal, with a focus on Gandaki Province. Officials, tourism boards, and operators discussed connectivity, religious and cultural circuits, and B2B cooperation, alongside a familiarisation visit for Indian delegates.
Why it matters to India:
The meet strengthens India–Nepal people-to-people ties, boosts religious and cross-border tourism, and supports regional connectivity and economic cooperation, especially linking Uttar Pradesh with key tourism hubs in Nepal.