Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has shortlisted 11 travel agencies to provide international air ticketing and travel agency services for the fiscal year 2083/84.

In a notice issued by its Property and Services Management Department, the central bank stated that the selected companies were chosen after meeting the required eligibility criteria among applicants who submitted proposals through the prescribed process.

NRB has instructed all shortlisted companies to complete the necessary agreement process by visiting the bank's procurement unit within seven working days from the publication date of the notice (Ashadh 25).

The selected companies are Everest Miracle Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd., Sea Link Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd., Desire Nepal Treks Travels & Tours, IME Travels Pvt. Ltd., Bon Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd., Suruchi Travels & Tours, Orbit International Travels Pvt. Ltd., Moon Sun Travels & Tours, Auro Travel & Tours Pvt. Ltd., Smart Travel Services Pvt. Ltd., and Precious Travels & Tours Pvt. Ltd.

To qualify, applicants were required to hold International Air Transport Association (IATA) membership, have at least five years of operational experience, and maintain an average annual turnover of more than Rs. 50 million over the last three fiscal years, among other requirements.

Additionally, the shortlisted agencies must deposit Rs. 500,000 as a security deposit in NRB's designated account. Once agreements are finalized, the agencies will provide international air ticketing services for the foreign travel of NRB officials and employees throughout the fiscal year.