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World’s shortest person to promote tourism in Nepal

Posted on:2010-10-05

Khagendra Thapamagar, possibly the smallest human being on planet is appointed as goodwill ambassador by government of Nepal to promote tourism in Nepal. Nepal is organizing tourism year in 2011 to boost its tourism industry.

Measuring only 22 inch, 17-years old Khagendra will head to London on October 11 to be officially conferred the title of the shortest man in the world by Guinness World Records.

The CEO of NTB, Prachanda Man Shrestha said “We expect Khagendra to promote tourism by taking part in various promotional activities to be launched by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) abroad”. Shrestha also added that Khagendra will also accompany officials during Nepal’s participation in the World Tourism Mart to be held in London this year.

The government has also appointed Miss Nepal crown holder Sadikchhya Shrestha as brand ambassadors to promote tourism in the country.