The first meeting for the preparation of Makalu-Kanchanjunga Diamond Jubilee Celebration Organizing Committee was held on 24th August 2016.
Nepal Government had nominated NATTA as a member in the committee headed by the Secretary of Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation Ministry. The committee member comprises of representatives from metropolitan cities, tourism associations, and district offices. Secretary General Mr. Bhim Prasad Panta and Executive Member Mr. Ghanashyam Ghimire represented NATTA in the above meeting.
The celebration is scheduled to take place on November 18 and 19 with great pomp and grandeur. This had to be celebrated last year on May 15 and 25 but due to the devastating earthquake that rocked the country on April 25, 2015, it was postponed.