Nepal Showcases Itself as Premier South Asian Tourism Hub at TTF Chennai 2026, Secures Best Decoration Award

Kathmandu. The Nepal Tourism Board presented Nepal as the leading tourist destination in South Asia at the Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) Chennai 2026. Nepal made a strong presence as the 'Partner Country,' showcasing itself as the most attractive destination in South Asia.

Nepal also received the 'Best Decoration Award' at the international tourism fair, which concluded from March 20 to 22 at the Chennai Trade Center. Representatives from 12 private sector tourism companies, led by the Board, participated on behalf of Nepal.

The Nepal Pavilion vividly presented Nepal's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and diverse tourism products, creating opportunities for business-to-business (B2B) interaction and networking with Indian travel trade professionals, tour operators, and travel agents.

More than 250 exhibitors from over 12 Indian states and five countries participated in the fair, which began on March 20. Following the inauguration, officials including J. Innocent Divya, Principal Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, Dr. B.N. Patil, Director of the Maharashtra Tourism Directorate, and D. Venkatesan, Regional Director of the Ministry of Tourism, India, observed the Nepal Pavilion. There, they gathered information on Nepal's tourism potential and the expansion of bilateral tourism cooperation.

India remains the largest source market for tourism to Nepal. In particular, the number of tourists arriving from South Indian states extemdash;Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala extemdash;has been rapidly increasing recently. Rising income levels, strong air connectivity, and close religious and cultural ties to Nepal have established Nepal as an even more attractive destination for Indian tourists.

Santosh Ghimire, Senior Manager of the Board, and Roshni Paudel, Senior Officer, invited Indian tourists to visit Nepal for its religious, cultural, adventure, and hospitality offerings. Senior Officer Paudel stated that the Board's active participation in programs like TTF Chennai is a long-term strategic initiative to deepen ties with the South Indian market. She added, 'The Nepal Pavilion at the fair received the 'Best Decoration Award' for its excellent presentation of cultural and natural diversity, which has further strengthened Nepal's branding on the international stage.'