{"id":1709,"date":"2025-05-03T09:21:28","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T03:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/?p=1709"},"modified":"2025-05-03T09:21:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T03:36:28","slug":"from-dhaka-delhi-to-pokhara","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/from-dhaka-delhi-to-pokhara\/","title":{"rendered":"From Dhaka &amp; Delhi to Pokhara"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Is the Year to Attend WordCamp in Nepal \u2708\ufe0f<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever dreamed of attending a WordCamp nestled beneath the Himalayas \u2014 one that combines rich culture, cooler summer air, warm community vibes, and meaningful contributions to WordPress \u2014 this is your sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WordCamp Pokhara 2025<\/strong> isn\u2019t just another event on the map. It\u2019s an invitation.<br>To you. To your stories. To your code, your designs, your ideas, and your energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re from <strong>Bangladesh<\/strong> or <strong>India<\/strong>, this year is uniquely tailored for your arrival \u2014 and we\u2019re making it easier, cheaper, and more welcoming than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting to Nepal Is Now Much Easier (and Cheaper)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nepal\u2019s <strong>Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA)<\/strong> \u2014 the only international airport in full operation \u2014 recently wrapped up its extended maintenance. For months, flight options were limited and ticket prices soared. But <strong>things have now changed dramatically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>More international flights<\/strong> are now available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Better operating hours<\/strong> mean better schedules and better prices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many regional airlines have resumed or added <strong>more frequent routes to Kathmandu<\/strong>, including from <strong>Dhaka, Kolkata, Delhi, and beyond<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting to Pokhara has never felt this easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visa Perks Just for You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re from <strong>Bangladesh<\/strong>, you\u2019re in for something special:<br>\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\udde9 <strong>First-time visitors in 2025 are eligible for a <em>Gratis Visa<\/em>.<\/strong> That means your entry is free \u2014 just another reason to finally take that trip you\u2019ve been thinking about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re from <strong>India<\/strong>, you\u2019ve got it even simpler:<br>\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 <strong>No visa required.<\/strong> Yes, you read that right. Indian citizens can enter Nepal with just a government-issued ID.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road Routes from India? Yes, You Can Drive to WordCamp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t want to fly? You can reach <strong>Pokhara by road<\/strong> through the <strong>Sunauli<\/strong> or <strong>Raxaul<\/strong> borders. From there, it\u2019s a scenic drive through the hills of Nepal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buses and private taxis are readily available \u2014 and for many Indian WordPressers, it\u2019s a more affordable and adventurous way to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make it a road trip. Bring your friends. Take a detour through Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha. This WordCamp isn\u2019t just an event; it\u2019s a journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pokhara Is Cooler \u2014 Literally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that summers in Bangladesh and India can be intense.<br>But <strong>Pokhara<\/strong>, sitting at an elevation of 800+ meters, offers a <strong>cooler, greener escape<\/strong> during the heat of June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wake up to fresh mountain air.<br>Attend sessions with views of <strong>Annapurna peaks<\/strong>.<br>Discuss WordPress while sipping tea by <strong>Phewa Lake<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just a conference \u2014 it\u2019s a climate break with community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Than an Event \u2014 It\u2019s a Community Gathering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WordCamp Pokhara is where <strong>code meets culture<\/strong>.<br>Where <strong>ideas flow freely<\/strong>, and where <strong>people from all corners of South Asia come together<\/strong> \u2014 not as strangers, but as collaborators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when the conference ends, your journey doesn\u2019t.<br>Trek the hills. Visit ancient temples. Explore the local food scene. Or simply slow down and breathe in the kind of beauty you don\u2019t find at every tech conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mark the Dates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Contributor Day<\/strong>: June 13, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conference Day<\/strong>: June 14, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Pokhara Event Center, Pokhara, Nepal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now\u2019s the time to check your calendars, gather your crew, and start planning the most refreshing WordCamp experience you\u2019ve had yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ready?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a <strong>WordPresser from Dhaka, Delhi, Kolkata, Sylhet, Mumbai, Chittagong, or anywhere in between<\/strong> \u2014 WordCamp Pokhara is calling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve taken care of the hard parts:<br>\u2705 Easier travel<br>\u2705 Visa support<br>\u2705 Affordable stays<br>\u2705 Stunning venue<br>\u2705 Warm, supportive community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All that\u2019s left is for you to say <strong>yes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s build, learn, laugh, and grow \u2014 together in Pokhara.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/get-tickets\/\">Get Tickets<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re from Bangladesh or India, this year is uniquely tailored for your arrival.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14501907,"featured_media":1711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19,59,43],"tags":[18,41,17,20],"class_list":["post-1709","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcement","category-blog","category-tickets","tag-announcement","tag-tickets","tag-wcpkr","tag-wordcamp"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/files\/2025\/05\/Website-scaled.png?fit=2560%2C1442&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1709","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14501907"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1709"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1709\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1712,"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1709\/revisions\/1712"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1709"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1709"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pokhara.wordcamp.org\/2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1709"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}