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Diamond Jubilee · 1966 – 2026

Six Decades Pioneering Nepal's Tourism Excellence

The apex national tourism association representing accredited tour & travel operators across 7 provinces of Nepal.

Mr. Bharat Jung Pandey

Mr. Bharat Jung Pandey

President, NATTA Central Executive Committee

Presidential Welcome

“Advancing Nepal's Tourism through Unity, Innovation, and Global Partnerships.”

bharat@everestmiracle.com.np

About NATTA

Our Mission & Objectives

Uniting tour and travel operators across Nepal since 1966, fostering ethical standards, policy dialogue with government, and sustainable tourism growth.

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Looking Ahead

Our Vision

To establish Nepal as an inspiring, sustainable, and high-value tourism destination in Asia, driven by an ethical, digitally empowered, and globally competitive travel trade private sector.

Core Purpose

Our Mission

To unite tour and travel operators across all provinces, advocating for sound regulations, standardizing service excellence, facilitating international trade marts, and protecting the collective interests of NATTA member enterprises.

Key Association Objectives

Registered under Association Statute with the Government of Nepal
01

Healthy Tourism Ecosystem

Facilitating the healthy evolution and orderly growth of Nepal tourism trade through fair competition, consumer protection, and statutory compliance.

02

Mutual Goodwill & Professional Ethics

Fostering solidarity among travel agents on mutual business interests, standardizing commission norms, and upholding the highest professional ethics.

03

Government Policy Collaboration

Collaborating with and advising the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, IRD, and Nepal Rastra Bank on progressive policy formulation.

04

Global Recognition & Market Linkage

Securing national and international recognition for Nepal travel trade, organizing international travel marts (BITM), and leading delegations at FITUR and WTM.

05

Research & Destination Innovation

Undertaking research initiatives, statistical studies, and product development workshops to unlock new circuits across all 7 provinces.

06

Allied Industry Support

Safeguarding the rights of allied sectors including tourist transport, airlines, guides, adventure service providers, and local communities.

Areas of Action

Key Initiatives Supporting Nepal’s Travel Trade

Core operational programs supporting travel agencies and tour operators across all 7 provinces.

Advocacy

Policy Advocacy & Liaison

Working with the Ministry of Tourism, IRD, NRB, and CAAN to resolve operational and regulatory trade challenges.

Global Reach

International Travel Marts

Leading travel trade delegations to global marts including FITUR Madrid, WTM London, and the biennial BITM.

Standards

Standards & Fair Trade

Upholding association by-laws, professional ethics, consumer protection standards, and accreditation integrity.

Provincial

Provincial & District Chapters

Coordinating provincial tourism associations and district chapters across Koshi, Gandaki, Lumbini, and Sudurpaschim.

Associates

Nepal GovernmentNepal Tourism BoardFNCCITourism Authority of ThailandUFTTANepal Chamber of Commerce