Pokhara has initiated the Nomads Basecamp 2026, a three-day event that will bring together digital nomads, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, creators, remote workers and tourism stakeholders to explore the link between technology, tourism and the new generation of work culture. The event, scheduled for September 25-27, will see Pokhara promote itself not only as a traditional holiday destination but also as a place where people can work on the go, build businesses, pursue creative activities and experience nature and local culture on longer stays.
Nomads Basecamp 2026 is being jointly organized by the Pokhara Tourism Council and Sarang Services Pvt. Ltd., in partnership with the Youth Network Foundation (YNF) Pokhara Chapter. The programme will include presentations, discussions, networking sessions and interactive activities on artificial intelligence, technology, startups, digital entrepreneurship, mobile gaming, creativity and youth empowerment.
Pokhara Explores New Opportunities Through Digital Nomad Tourism
The event has centered digital nomadism and experiential tourism as the focus areas on Pokhara’s tourism potential. Organizers and tourism stakeholders are exploring how Pokhara can address changing travel preferences of younger visitors, remote professionals and entrepreneurs who increasingly blend work with travel. Discussions during the three-day programme will be devoted to international tourism, wilderness and experiential tourism, global mobility, destination development, digital nomadism, hospitality and regenerative tourism.
In addition, panel discussions and institutional workshops on tourism and entrepreneurship will take place. As destinations around the world increasingly look to attract visitors who spend longer stays and engage more deeply with local communities and experiences, the idea of digital nomadism provides an opportunity for Pokhara to connect its established tourism attractions with technology, entrepreneurship, creativity and flexible working environments.
Madi Adventure Experience Adds Tourism Dimension
The programme will provide participants with opportunities to not only discuss but also engage in destinations and adventure activities around Pokhara. On the second day, participants will attend sessions on meditation, yoga, tourism and technology followed by a trip to Madi for the ‘Madi Run’ and adventure experience.
According to Pokhara Tourism Council President Hari Bhujel, the running programme will feature 7-kilometre and 12-kilometre routes, allowing participants to combine networking and learning with outdoor activities. The inclusion of Madi in the programme is aimed at exposing participants to opportunities in tourism beyond Pokhara’s traditional urban attractions. These activities can be a way for participants to connect with emerging opportunities in tourism and promote nature-based, wellness and adventure tourism.
Event Seeks to Connect Local Businesses With Global Remote Workers
Nomads Basecamp is also expected to provide opportunities for local tourism businesses to connect with a new segment of international and domestic travellers. Hotels, restaurants, adventure tourism operators, communities and other service providers can benefit from greater connections with digital nomads, remote professionals and younger visitors. Organizers believe the event can encourage collaboration between local tourism businesses and participants from technology, entrepreneurship and creative industries.
These connections can aid in developing services and experiences for visitors who combine travel with remote work and longer stays. By bringing together tourism, technology and entrepreneurship, Nomads Basecamp 2026 is positioning Pokhara as a destination where visitors can experience the city’s natural and cultural attractions while also engaging with professional, creative and entrepreneurial activities.
Technology and Entrepreneurship Take Center Stage
Artificial intelligence, startups, digital businesses, mobile gaming and creative industries are among the key themes being explored during the event. Discussions are expected to provide participants with opportunities to exchange ideas, build professional networks and explore possibilities in different sectors. Organizers see the event as a platform to connect various communities that are increasingly linked through digital technology and flexible working practices. Tourism businesses, technology professionals, entrepreneurs, creators and young people will have opportunities to interact while exploring new ideas around destination development.
With its combination of Himalayan landscapes, adventure activities, hospitality infrastructure and established tourism identity, Pokhara provides a natural setting for exploring the future of work-and-travel lifestyles. Nomads Basecamp 2026 seeks to build on these strengths by creating a platform for tourism and emerging digital industries to interact. The three-day programme ultimately hopes to build a broader tourism model for Pokhara one that attracts not only short-term holidaymakers but also digital nomads, remote professionals, entrepreneurs and creative workers seeking destinations where they can work, connect and experience local culture and nature.
