Nepal hosts International Balloon Festival in Pokhara

Besides Nepal, teams from US, US, Spain, Japan, Brazil, South Korea, and Malaysia participated

Last updated: December 24, 2024 | 16:25

AFP and Compiled by Jaya Chandran, Online Editor

Balloons taking off from the Pame area offered a panoramic view of the Pokhara Valley, including the majestic snow-capped ranges of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri.

AFP

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