Koshi Province Minister for Tourism, Forest and Environment Sadananda Mandal inaugurated the food festival organized by the Hotel Association Bhedetar targeting Indian tourists.
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The 13th edition of the Parikar Festival has begun at Bhedetar in Dhankuta, a famous tourist destination in the east, on the eve of the English New Year 2026.
The food festival organized by the Hotel Association Bhedetar targeting Indian tourists was inaugurated by Koshi Province Tourism, Forest and Environment Minister Sadananda Mandal.
At the inauguration program, Minister Mandal said that the provincial government is positive about developing tourism while preserving the culture and environment of the Bhedetar chain. He expressed the hope that this festival will increase the arrival of tourists from neighboring India and bring positive improvements in the local hotel, restaurant and transportation sectors.
He said that the culture of the Bhedetar region should be able to attract Indian tourists. He said, "A large number of tourists can be brought from Indian cities near the eastern border. The rich ethnic costumes, lifestyle and traditional cultural heritage here can be promoted."
The organizers have stated that priority will be given to food dishes that reflect local and ethnic identity in the festival. The organizers claim that traditional food dishes of the Rai, Limbu, Magar, Gurung, Yampu and Newar communities will be the main attractions of the festival.
In addition, tourists visiting Bhedetar during the festival will be able to enjoy the exciting experience of mountain biking and paragliding, as in the past, said Tumraj Limbu, Chairman of Hotel Association Bhedetar.
He said that the festival will also help in promoting tourist destinations such as Bhedetar Charkose Window, Sky Walk, Pathibhara Temple, Thakaldanda Picnic Site, Namjeko Atmabasne Ghar and Janajati Park, Namaste Waterfall, Ajangko Barko Rukh, Karkichhap Waterfall and Khuwalung-Dhwaje Trek.
Limbu, Chairman of Hotel Association Bhedetar, said that the main objective of the festival is to promote local tourism. The festival, which started on Wednesday, has an exhibition of vegetables and fruits produced from organic farming, as well as stalls of handicrafts, agriculture and home products.
It is expected that a turnover of Rs 25 million will be generated during the festival period and 50 to 60 thousand tourists will enter Bhedetar. Chairman Limbu informed that it has been decided to provide up to 10 percent discount on food and accommodation in hotels and restaurants operating in Bhedetar during the festival period.
There are about 200 hotels and restaurants, both small and large, in operation in Bhedetar. The hotels and restaurants here have the capacity to serve about 4,000 visitors daily.
Meanwhile, journalists Narayan Kumar Aathpahariya of Dhankuta and Rohit Basnet of Dharan have been awarded for their contribution to the promotion of the Bhedetar area. The chief guest of the program, Koshi Province Minister for Tourism, Forest and Environment Sadananda Mandal and Chairman of Hotel Association Bhedetar Tumraj Limbu honored both journalists by presenting them with Rs 10,000 in cash and certificates each.
The festival will run until Poush 18.
