https://asianews.network/elephant-festival-revives-tourism-in-nepali-village-after-prolonged-slump/
Elephant festival revives tourism in Nepali village after prolonged slump - Asia News NetworkAsia...
Dec 30, 2025 - The elephant festival has been held in Chitwan for decades, though it has long faced opposition from animal rights activists.
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https://kathmandupost.com/money/2025/12/29/elephant-festival-revives-sauraha-tourism-after-prolonged-slump
Elephant festival revives Sauraha tourism after prolonged slump
A surge in domestic and Indian visitors during the 19th Elephant and Tourism Festival has boosted hotel occupancy, even as debates over elephant welfare linger.
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