Indian Idol fame promotes 1st Nagi Pokhari Tourism & Organic Festival

Indian Idol fame Kapil Thapa from Deharadun and Remo Ghosh from Nagaland promoted the 1st Nagi Pokhari Tourism & Organic Festival 2014-15 at Namthang-South Sikkim from 31st Dec- 2nd Jan. They sent the message that they will visit the Namthang Rateypani constituency someday and will stay for a couple of days at home stays in the Nagi Pokhara area. They further added that they will refer Nagi Pokhari to their fans for a visit.

At the same time Padmashree Bhaichung Bhutia had extended best wishes to Nagi Tourism Development Committee on taking the initiative to organise tourism & organic festival at this area which have such a scenic beauty & close to his heart. Meanwhile, Asia Famous Asian Travel Writer Rajen Bali & pioneer tourism promoter from Dooars, West Bengal, Ram Kumar lama, had also promoted Nagi pokhari tourism & organic festival at Himalayan Orange & Rural festival at Kolkatta. Preparation for the festival is going on with the active participation of the general public.

Plz visit www.Facebook.com/nagitourism for updates on the festival & history of the tourist places of Namthang Rateypani Constituency, South Sikkim.

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