Rajuman Dangol has been elected President of the Thamel Tourism Development Council (TTDC) after securing a convincing victory in the council’s Executive Committee Election 2083. Dangol defeated his nearest rival, Prashrya Rajbhandari, by a margin of 363 votes, receiving 728 votes against Rajbhandari’s 365 votes. The election, held on Ashadh 27, 2083 (July 11, 2026), concluded with the announcement of the official results by the Election Committee following the completion of vote counting.
New Leadership Team Announced at Thamel Tourism Development Council
Alongside Dangol, Rajiv Pandey was elected as the First Vice President with 754 votes, defeating Shree Krishna Thapaliya, who secured 315 votes. Dawang Tamang won the post of Second Vice President after receiving 683 votes, while his opponent Prakash Shrestha obtained 335 votes. Ramesh Thapa was elected Third Vice President unopposed.
For the position of General Secretary, Pashupati Kandel secured a decisive victory with 720 votes, defeating Punya Ram Lageju, who received 333 votes. Dilip Kandel (Milan) was elected Secretary with 636 votes, while Prakash Thapaliya garnered 391 votes. The post of Treasurer was won by Kinchu Lamu Bhutiya (Shrestha) with 733 votes, defeating Roshan Adhikari, who secured 316 votes. The election also finalized the selection of executive committee members, with nine candidates securing seats through the voting process.
Tourism Industry Expects Stronger Collaboration and Development
Tourism entrepreneurs and stakeholders have expressed confidence that the newly elected leadership will play a significant role in making Thamel an even safer, more organized, and internationally attractive tourism destination. They expect the council to strengthen collaboration among the private sector, local communities, and government agencies while promoting tourism, preserving cultural heritage, and improving the overall business environment.
As Kathmandu’s premier tourism hub, Thamel is home to hundreds of hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, trekking companies, entertainment businesses, and other tourism-related enterprises. The Thamel Tourism Development Council has long played a vital role in coordinating these stakeholders, promoting sustainable tourism, and enhancing the area’s image as Nepal’s leading tourist district. The newly elected executive committee is expected to further strengthen these efforts.
Executive Committee Election Results (2083)
| Position | Candidate | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Rajuman Dangol | 728 | Elected |
| Prashrya Rajbhandari | 365 | ||
| First Vice President | Rajiv Pandey | 754 | Elected |
| Shree Krishna Thapaliya | 315 | ||
| Second Vice President | Dawang Tamang | 683 | Elected |
| Prakash Shrestha | 335 | ||
| Third Vice President | Ramesh Thapa | Unopposed | Elected |
| General Secretary | Pashupati Kandel | 720 | Elected |
| Punyaram Lagej | 333 | ||
| Secretary | Dilip Kandel (Milan) | 636 | Elected |
| Prakash Thapaliya | 391 | ||
| Treasurer | Kinchu Lamu Bhutiya (Shrestha) | 733 | Elected |
| Roshan Adhikari | 316 |
Executive Committee Member Election Results
| Candidate | Votes | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Surendra Dangol | 648 | Elected |
| Roshan Pradhan (Shrestha) | 647 | Elected |
| Bishwoman Pradhan | 606 | Elected |
| Krishna Bahadur Sedhai | 604 | Elected |
| Sanukaji Maharjan | 641 | Elected |
| Bal Krishna Khanal | 614 | Elected |
| Chandra Tamang | 600 | Elected |
| Liza Manandhar | 635 | Elected |
| Mira Adhikari | 375 | Not Elected |
| Kamal Aryal | 393 | Not Elected |
| Sojeshman Malakar | 339 | Not Elected |
| Purnima Malakar | 322 | Not Elected |
| Lalbabu Chaudhary | 320 | Not Elected |
| Govinda Kumar Shrestha | 296 | Not Elected |
| Navin Tamang | 292 | Not Elected |
| Somai Prasad Gupta Baniya | 240 | Not Elected |
