1. Lumbini Development Trust
The Lumbini Development Trust is an autonomous, non-governmental and non-profit making organization established by the Lumbini Development Trust Act 2042 (1985) for the purposes of restoring the Lumbini Garden under the master plan.

In the national level Lumbini Development Trust was constituted in order to present before the people of the world and commitment of Government of Nepal to project goal and ideal of development of Lumbini more effectively and operate the Lumbini Development Plan in a more coordinated and smooth manner.

Government of Nepal reconstituted the Lumbini Development Trust under the chairmanship of minister of Culture on July 6, 1998. The trustees are nominated by the NG. The act also provides for nomination of representatives of international Buddhist organizations and such other persons associated with the preservation of the world cultural heritage. In 1970, the 13 Nations International Committee for the development of Lumbini was formed in New York under the chairmanship of the permanent representative of the Kingdom of Nepal to the United Nations. these 13 nations are: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Indonesia, India, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand and later formed an advisory panel to the world - renowned Japanese architect, professor Kenzo Tange, in his preparation of the master plan for Lumbini's development. Three additional countries, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan and Republic of Korea, later joined the efforts.

Today the Lumbini Development Trust administers and coordinates the on-going effort to restore Lumbini, That effort, led by Government of Nepal, includes technical assistance from the United Nations development Programme as well as international contributions from many countries.

For more information please contact us at Head Office,
Sacred Garden, Lumbini, Nepal
Tel: 977-071-580189/580200
Fax:977-071-580181
Email: ldt@hons.com.np
Web: www.lumbinitrust.com

Liaison Office
GPO 4022, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977-1-4268285/4268494
Fax: 977-1-4268286
Email: info@lumbinitrust.com
Email: lumbinidt@info.com.np

2. Pashupati Development Trust

3. Nepal Academy

4. Greater Janakpur Area Development Council

5. Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, the only regulatory authority of the State boasts of playing a very catalytic role in the country's socio-economy and tourism promotion. Its vision is to make air services an effective vehicle of high economic growth through wide scale tourism promotion and accessibility. Therefore, it is set to fulfill its mission to ensure safe, secured, efficient, standard and quality service in civil aviation and airport operations.

The primary responsibilities of the Civil Aviation Authority are to regulate air commerce in order to promote its development and safety; operate, promote and develop civil aviation and a national system of airport; manage navigable airspace within the Kingdom of Nepal and regulate air traffic in the interests of safety and efficiency; install, operate and maintain air navigation facilities; and develop and operate air traffic control and navigation systems for both civil and military aircraft.

There is network of 47 airports, including one international and four hub airports. Three more are under construction.

87 per cent tourists enter Nepal via Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). Following the adoption of a liberal aviation policy in 1992, construction, expansion and development of airports have become more significant in light of substantial increase in fleet and passenger strength for which TIA has positioned itself as a leading centre of aviation in Nepal.

There are 13 international airlines comprising operating at TIA serving 19 destinations of 14 countries.

On domestic front 8 airlines are providing schedule services and 6 companies are operating helicopter services. There are also 2 aviation sports companies.

The State has concluded bilateral air services agreement and MOU with 34 countries offering an annual share of 2297528 air seats one way.

Given the backdrop of air traffic demand, the state embraces an open door policy to encourage international and or domestic investors to study the feasibility and construction of a second international airport in Nepal.

For more information please contact us at Head Office,
Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal,
Tel. 4262387, 4262326, 4262518,
Fax. 977-1-4262516
AFTN: VNKTYAYX
Email: cnsatm@mos.com.np
Website: www.caanepal.org.np

6. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) is a National Organization newly established by an act of Parliament in the form of partnership between Government of Nepal, and the private sector tourism industry of Nepal. The NTB will now be responsible for all the marketing activities aimed at promoting Nepal as a premier destination. Although the initial phase of the functioning of the Board will be focused in marketing and promotion, the ultimate aim of the NTB is to take over regulatory and product development activities as well. The functioning of the NTB has the commitment and the support of the Government as well as the dynamism of the private sector. The Board is an autonomous institution consisting of 11 Board Members (the Secretary at the MOCTCA as Chairman and 4 ex-officio members from Government Ministries and 6 from among the private sector representatives including the Chief Executive Officer). The Board has been created to provide a vision drawn leadership, continuity of promotional efforts, good management and guidance to Nepal’s tourism industry. The funds for the NTB will be collected from the entire tourism related businesses in the form of tourist service fee, thereby keeping it financially independent. The Board is working towards repositioning the image of the country so as to market and promote Nepal aggressively and extensively both domestically and internationally. The best fact about Nepal is, though small in size, has immense cultural and natural diversity and is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The friendliness and hospitality of the people of Nepal, where guests are treated as Gods is an added beauty which other tourist attracting countries fail to provide; the variety of exciting adventure activities including trekking, mountaineering, rafting and jungle safari combined with culture that epitomizes peace and harmony; art and craft; songs and dances make a visit to Nepal a memorable experience. We feel proud and honored to welcome you to Nepal.
For More Information, Website: www.welcomenepal.com

7. Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM)
Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management formerly known as Hotel Management & Tourism Training Center (HMTTC) was established by Government of Nepal in the year 1972 with the technical assistance of ILO/UNDP to produce skilled manpower much needed by the industry. Since the establishment it has been providing basic level skill oriented trainings in the field of Hotel and Tourism. As the tourism and hotel industry grew rapidly in the past decades, the need for professionally trained higher-level manpower was evident.

Now, in order to cope with the ever-increasing demand for the managerial level personnel, Academy has commenced the 3 years Bachelor in Hotel Management (BHM) and Bachelor in Travel and Tourism Management courses in affiliation with Tribhuvan University, since 1999 and 2003 respectively.

For more information please contact us at Paryatan Bhawan,
Kalimati, Kathmandu, Nepal,
P.O. Box: 4715,
Tel: 977-1-4270073, 4270605, 4272756,
Fax: 977-1-4271780,
Web: www.nathm.edu.np

8. Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC)
Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC), At present NAC operates 10 international destinations namely Banglore, Delhi and Mumbai in India, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Osaka, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur in South East /Far East Asia and Dubai in Middle East. Direct flights to and from Dubai were resumed from June 17, 2002 and flights to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are recently operated from March, 31st, 2003 this year. In Domestic operations it connects more than 30 destinations inside Nepal.

9. Cultural Corporation

Development Committees

1. Tara Gaon Development Committee
Tara Gaon Development Board (TGDC) is a government organization under the Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation. It was set up in September 1977 under the Development Board Act 2013 B.S.

Tara Gaon is unique in its comprehensive concepts. The main objective of the Board is to promote Nepalese Arts and culture and prorogate the Nepalese way of life for the sustained development of tourism in the country with focus, at present, on rural cultural and pilgrimage tourism. While promoting international peace, friendship and understanding in its most humble way TGDC is committed to contribute towards alleviating poverty and improve the quality of life of the rural people in Nepal through community based rural tourism.

To promote tourism with a new cultural dimension and dynamism, TGDC developed Tara Gaon Cultural Tourism Center, the five star super deluxe hotels in Nepalese style, having 300 rooms at Bauddha in a joint venture partnership with the private sectors. It is now being managed by Hyatt international, a globally renowned American Hotel Chain.

Besides, TGDC at present is running three small resorts operating directly under its control at Nogarkot, Kakani and Pokhara. With a view to promote tourism and to lengthen the tourists stay, TGDC has decided to upgrade the quality and expand the capacity of these resorts in close cooperation with the private sector.

TGDC has now decided to take a lead role on promoting cultural village tourism with local community participation and in Joint-venture participation with the private sector and in close cooperation with the Nepal Tourism Board.

The noble approach of TGDC
As the only government operational institution in the tourism industry, the other noble approach of this board is to utilize its profits in promoting integrated and intensive multi dimensional community development programmes in the rural areas so that the benefits of tourism can percolate down to the grass root level, and thus help poverty alleviation, which is the top priority goal of NG. Accordingly, TGDC has launched a special village tourism program. This program has focused basically on community development through tourism with participation from the local community.

For more information please contact us at Central Office, Rama Griha
New Road, Kathmandu, Nepal,
Tel. 4263660, 4263605, 4263773,
Fax. 977-1-4263605,
Email: taragaon@enet.com.np

2. Devghat Area Development Committee

3. Budhanilkantha Area Development Committee

4. Manakamana Area Development Committee

5. Boudhanath Area Development Committee

6. Halesi Mahadev Area Development Committee

7. Pathivara Area Development Committee (PADC)
PADC has been established accord to the direction of Government of Nepal in BS 2053. In the committee, five of members have been nominated by NG. Following are the ex-officio member in the committee:

Chairperson of District development committee
Chief district officer
District forest officer
District land revenue officer
Engineer of District Technical office
Chairperson of Sikaicha (VDC) Village Development Committee
Chairperson of Tringe VDC
Chairperson of Phungling VDC
Chairperson of Hangdewa VDC
Chairperson of Limkhim VDC
Chairperson of Phurumbu VDC
Under the chairperson of Mr. Keshav Prasad Dahal, first PADC ran for four years where Mr. Mohan Kumar Rai remained Executive Director and other five members have been nominated by NG. The office tenure of the committee is four years. The second and present bearers of the PADC are as follows:

Mr. DB Rai, Chairperson
Mr. Padam Palungwa, Executive Director
Presently, PADC has been doing various infrastructure developments and other activities in the area. All the activities of PADC have been carried out after the approval from the PADC. PADC is directly affiliated with the Cultural Conservation and Promotion Division of MOCTCA.

8. Bhanu Birthplace Area Development Committee

9. Patan Museum Development Committee

10. Mountaineering Training Academy

11. Ruru-Resunga Area Conservation and Tourism Development Committee

12. National Lake Conservation Development Committee

13. Khaptad Area Tourism Development Committee