Nepal’s Skyline Transformed by First-Ever International Balloon Festival
24htopnews | December 27, 2024 10:03 PM CST

The inaugural BYD International Balloon Festival in Pokhara, Nepal, has elevated adventure tourism, attracting participants from 30 countries. Spanning nine days, the festival offers spectacular aerial views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges, with 500 commercial and 300 non-commercial flights. Running until January 2, 2025, the event aims to rejuvenate Pokhara’s tourism sector with breathtaking 40-minute balloon rides.
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