KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 30
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who arrived in Pokhara, visited the popular religious tourist site of Pokhara, Pumdikot, on Monday.
He was greeted at Pumdikot at 4:30 pm by Chandra Kant Baral, Chairperson of the Pumdikot Development Committee, and Dhan Raj Acharya, Mayor of Pokhara metropolitan city, among others.
Secretary-General Guterres visited the tallest idol of Lord Shiva (Mahadev) at Pumdikot and enjoyed the panoramic view of the mountains and various places surrounding Pokhara, including Phewa Lake.
During the visit, the UN Secretary-General spent around half an hour at Pumdikot, as reported by Committee member Matrika Baral. The 51-meter tall idol of Mahadev, constructed at Pumdikot, is gaining popularity as an attractive tourist destination in Pokhara. From Pumdikot, which is located approximately 13 kilometers away from the main bazaar of Pokhara, one can view different mountains, including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and the Pokhara Valley.
Committee Chair Baral expressed the belief that the UN Secretary-General's visit to Pumdikot would help promote its global recognition. He expressed his excitement at the opportunity to welcome the leader of the global governing body.
Furthermore, Guterres also enjoyed a boat ride on Phewa Lake and visited the Tal Barahi Temple.
