On every trip to India, one of the things I am never tired of doing is reintroducing Nepal to India, a neighbor with deep historical, cultural, political, and economic ties, but with prevailing challenges in understanding each other.

Back then, tourism had taken a severe hit, with trekking trails in this region becoming virtually inaccessible. Now, as we travel through the same areas with their stunning landscapes and newly constructed roads, I cannot help but reflect on how we can unlock the potential of this region.