Daily Current Affairs: 28 December 2024
Nepal Hosts First International Balloon Festival in Pokhara
Nepal’s scenic city of Pokhara, known as the country’s tourism capital, has elevated adventure tourism with its inaugural International Balloon Festival. The nine-day event, titled the BYD International Balloon Festival, commenced on 24 December 2024 and will run until 2 January 2025 in the Pame region.
Participants from 30 countries are attending this vibrant event, which features over 20 international pilots and more than two dozen balloon companies. Attendees can enjoy daily hot air balloon flights with breathtaking views of the Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges, solidifying Pokhara as a premier destination for adventure enthusiasts.