Nepali embassy in London recently organised an event on 6th March 2012, to mark the launch of Visit Lumbini Year 2012 and closure of Nepal Tourism Year (NTY) 2011. Nepal’s ambassador to the UK, Dr.Suresh Chandra Chalise addressing the gathering at the embassy premises at Kensington Garden  informed that success of Nepal Tourism Year 2011 had encouraged Nepal  government  to declare 2012 as the Visit Lumbini Year. Prominent  British travel writers, photographers and journalists attended the event. The Great Himalaya Trail was also promoted during the event.