Pokhara hosts ninth Godawari and third Marigold flower fair
Pokhara has launched a multi-day flower exhibition at the local stadium to support local farmers and meet festive demand for Tihar and Chhath.
The tourist hub of Pokhara has launched its ninth Godawari flower exhibition and third Marigold flower fair. The event is meant to give local flower growers a market and to make flowers and plants easy for buyers to find ahead of the Tihar and Chhath festivals. The fair, organized by the Floriculture Association of Nepal, Kaski chapter, was inaugurated on Wednesday, November 4, by Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanraj Acharya.
Running until Monday, November 9, 2026, the exhibition is being held at the Pokhara Stadium grounds. According to reports from Ratopati, Deshsanchar, Khabarhub, and Thaha Khabar, the event serves as a platform for local farmers to showcase and sell various species of flowers and plants, including the popular Marigold (sayapatri).
During the inauguration, Mayor Acharya emphasized the need for Pokhara to achieve self-sufficiency in floral production. He urged local farmers and entrepreneurs to focus on quality production and clean market practices so that the business becomes professional, competitive and sustainable. The metropolitan city said that approximately 200 ropanis of land in Pokhara are currently under commercial Marigold cultivation, and that its support has drawn farmers toward professional floriculture, with the aim of replacing imports and raising farmers' incomes.
Manahar Kadariya, head of the Economic Development Division at the Pokhara Metropolitan City, highlighted the economic significance of the sector. He said the annual trade of flowers in Pokhara is estimated at Rs 30 million (Rs 3 crore). Kadariya said the industry plays an important role in the local economy by creating employment and fostering agricultural entrepreneurship, and that the metropolitan city is committed to ensuring a safe and organized market for flower traders. He also stressed the importance of collaboration between farmers and business owners.
Ram Prasad Subedi, president of the Floriculture Association of Nepal, Kaski, said the fair is important for making flowers and plants readily available during Tihar and Chhath. According to Subedi, 42 nurseries and floral businesses are affiliated with the association and are engaged in flower production and sales. Organizers expect the fair to promote the local floral business, help market local produce, encourage farmers and raise public interest in flowers.