On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the first group to enter Bhaktapur has been honored. Mayor Sunil Prajapati welcomed the group at Khauma Dhwaka in Bhaktapur Darbar area on Thursday morning.

17 tourists, including 1 person from Australia and 16 from India, who entered Bhaktapur were welcomed in Bhaktapur city with a cultural dance. Mayor Prajapati presented them with Khada, Bhadgaon topi, traditional bags and flower bouquets. Mayor Prajapati gave gifts of peacock window and pictorial book to the first group of tourists who entered the city.

Welcoming the tourists, Mayor Prajapati said that the old city of Bhaktapur is a heritage city in itself and informed that the municipality is constantly emphasizing the preservation of art and culture of Bhaktapur. Tourists entering Bhaktapur responded that they were very impressed by the warm welcome given by Bhaktapur.

In the program, the ward president of Bhaktapur ward 9, Rabindra Jyakhwa,  Yogendraman Bijukche, the ward president of 5, attended the welcome program. Similarly, executive members, employees and stakeholders related to tourism were also present.

First foreigners to enter Bhaktapur on 44th World Tourism Day 2080 are as follows.

1. Dr. Iain R Tayles (Australia)
2. Anna singh (India)
3. Gopal Berma (India)
4. Durga Ajmain (India)
5. Manju lakahra (India)
6. Vandana (India)
7. Vandana barma (India)
8. Usha verma (India)
9. Babulal Lakhara (India)
10. Lalita (India)
11. Rekha lalwani (India)
12. Veer singh (India)
13. Dharmapal (India)
14. Keshender(India)
15. Bstak (India)
16. Sheela (India)
17. Shayani(India)