KATHMANDU: The government has unveiled ambitions to transform Nepal into a wedding destination.

During the budget announcement for the upcoming fiscal year 2081-082, Finance Minister Barshaman Pun disclosed plans to cultivate cultural and tourist sites into wedding venues.

He elaborated that these efforts would focus on enhancing facilities for tourists choosing Nepal as their wedding destination.

Notably, Janakpur, revered as the matrimonial site of Ram and Sita, will be highlighted as a premier wedding hub.

Additionally, Lumbini, the revered birthplace of Gautam Buddha, will be positioned as an exclusive birthing destination.