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Pokhara nightlife businesses face calls for reduced operating hours due to disorder

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Business owners in Pokhara are demanding a reduction in operating hours for nightlife establishments, arguing that the current 24-hour policy in tourist areas like Lakeside has led to increased disorder, security concerns, and noise pollution. Representatives have submitted a memorandum to the District Administration Office Kaski, requesting that all nightlife businesses close by 2 am, citing issues such as unchecked alcohol sales, street disturbances, and aggressive tourist solicitation.

• Entrepreneurs claim that the round-the-clock operation policy has created management challenges and contributed to growing disorder and security concerns in Nepal’s tourism capital.
• Concerns include late-night street disturbances, reckless motorcycle riding, drug use, fights, disputes, and aggressive approaches by some hotel staff to pressure tourists into specific accommodations.
• The business community has urged authorities to implement stricter monitoring in tourist hubs like Lakeside and Damside.
• The current situation is negatively affecting Pokhara’s tourism image and tourists' sense of security and freedom of choice.