Senior tourism entrepreneur Basanta Mishra passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 71. He had been undergoing treatment at Norvic Hospital, Thapathali, after contracting dengue. His body has been taken from the hospital to his residence in Kupondole, and the funeral will take place at Aryaghat at 1 pm, according to family members.

Mishra was one of the key figures behind the estblishement of Nepal Tourism Board to elevate the tourism sector. Also the chairman of the Temple Tiger Group of Companies, he had been actively involved in the sector since the 1970s, playing a key role in promoting Nepal’s tourism on the international stage.

Throughout his career, Mishra received numerous national and international awards in recognition of his contributions to the tourism industry. He was a strong advocate of sustainable tourism in Nepal, emphasising environmental conservation and the upliftment of local communities.