not only show the best kept secrets of Patan City , it also put up temporary ramps to take people on wheelchairs to the courtyard which was otherwise not accessible to wheelchair users . Needless to say , the local authority and stakeholders welcomed the PWDs with open arms and warm hearts .
As the activities got affected due to the pandemic , there were not many outdoor activities for two years . Hence it is important to plan
IDPD-Chandragiri
IDPD-Chandragiri
and organize the inclusive excursion again to bring back the excitement and give away a message to the world that Nepal is again open for all .
On December 3rd , 2022 , a group of 14 PWDs which was comprised of wheelchair users , visually impaired , hard of hearing individuals , and amputees representing thousands of individuals similar to them , arrived 2500 meters above the sea level at Chandragiri hills via cable cars .
The event organized by Kathmandu based
Four Season Travel & Tours in partnership with Chandragiri Hill Resort , was a continuation of an accessible tourism initiative to promote Nepal as a destination for all . Nepal Tourism Board , eTurbonews , and International Development Institute were partners of the event .
This initiative of inclusive tourism kicked off in a collaborative and coordinated manner in 2014 after the visit of Late Dr . Scott Rains , and eight years later it still continues to build the same , much-needed momentum and collaboration . Scott helped Nepal to open up for a new segment of tourism which was totally unknown to many prior to his trip to Nepal . “ Nepal , despite infrastructural barriers , is a great destination that no one should miss ,” said Rains . Nepal will always remain grateful to Rolling Rains for his love and affection to Nepal and Nepali .
Nepal tourism has taken one big leap forward as it expands its service and its adventures to all regardless of their individual challenges . Inclusive tourism is enthusiastically growing to ensure that the beauty and adventures of Nepal can be experienced by every individual . Despite all the challenges , Destination Nepal is learning to get it right and position Nepal as a destination for all .
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