Our Experience at the Himalayan Travel Mart in Nepal

When we were asked whether we would like to attend a travel fair we weren’t too sure about what it involved exactly, seeing that we had little experience in interacting with brands and other travel bloggers.  We have put together this post to highlight our experience at the Himalayan Travel Mart 2017 in Nepal and its relevance to the world of travel.

The Himalayan Travel Mart

The event was organized by PATA Nepal Chapter and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation of Nepal. It focused on promoting tourism in Nepal and over 107 delegates from 35 countries around the world took part, in an effort to share their experiences in the country.

Nikki and Michelle at the ITBMC

Bloggers and delegates were first taken on a multi-day trip which could be culture or adventure oriented according to their preference. We chose the adventure trip which started off with a rafting experience in the icy-cold Himalayan Trishuli river followed by a four-day trek around Poon…