Red Panda Festival Returns: Nepal Hosts Eco-Tourism Event in Ilam District

• The Red Panda Festival is set to be organized for the third time from April 3-6 in Kalapokhri, Ilam district, Nepal.
• The festival aims to open new horizons for tourism in the hilly regions of North and East Nepal, featuring mountain trekking, culture, and environmental protection.
• Attendees can experience walking on new and old trekking routes, including trails from Kalapokhri to Mabu, Kaiyakatta, and Chintapu.
• A primary goal is to protect the habitat of the almost extinct red panda and promote eco-friendly tourism, creating a sustainable eco-tourism circuit.
• The festival fosters cooperation between India and Nepal, strengthening the tourism industry of both countries, with Siliguri as a key gateway.