Indian Tourist Arrivals Jump 24 Percent at Lumbini Cable Car as Five-Star Hotel and Casino Near Completion

29th October 2026, Kathmandu

Lumbini Cable Car recorded a 24 percent increase in Indian tourist visits during the fiscal year 2082/83 compared to the preceding fiscal year, according to information shared at the company’s 23rd Annual General Meeting.

Indian Tourist Arrivals Jump

Indian Visitor Growth and Promotional Strategy

Indian tourists currently represent a significant portion of the total passenger volume visiting the cable car project in Palpa’s Basantapur.

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• Indian Tourist Share: Indian visitors accounted for 29 percent of the total passengers riding the cable car in the review period, reflecting a 24 percent year-on-year growth.
• Key Source Markets: Tourists arrived from Indian states including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Bihar, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh to visit the Kamakhya Devi and ancient Durga temples at Vasantapur Hill.
• Promotional Initiatives: The company has engaged transport drivers in border areas with special incentives and partnered with Indian vloggers for digital marketing.

Infrastructure Expansion and Strategic Partnerships

The operating company is advancing infrastructure projects and commercial cross-promotions to boost destination appeal.

• Five-Star Hotel and Casino Progress: Construction of a five-star hotel and casino at the top station in Vasantapur is underway, with blue-print approval in its final stage and partial completion of water supply systems.
• Upcoming Recreational Attractions: Plans for the upcoming fiscal year include adding a roller coaster, bounce castle, and zero-gravity rides.
• Business Partnerships: The company has established cross-promotional tie-ups and ticketing discounts with over 70 hotels in Butwal and Bhairahawa, 40 institutions, 45 educational bodies, Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket, QFX Cinemas, Lumbini Development Trust, and Shankarnagar Ban Bihar.
• Operational Discipline: Despite geopolitical tensions and inflation, the company emphasized cost control while contributing to skilled technical workforce development for future cable car projects.

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