Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management College (NTHMC), Pokhara was established in 1999. The college operates academic facilities in Chhinedanda, Pokhara-14, and Gairapatan, Pokhara-4, Kaski, Gandaki Province.
NTHMC works in hospitality and business education, with programs ranging from the Ten Plus Two (+2) level to bachelor’s and executive master’s study. Its higher education programs are affiliated with Pokhara University, while the Ten Plus Two (+2) Management program is under the National Examinations Board.
The college operates from two academic locations covering approximately 22 ropanis in total. Hospitality-oriented teaching and practical training are centered at the Hotel Management Campus in Chhinedanda, while business and executive management programs are associated with the Business Management Center in Gairapatan.
Established: 1999
Hotel Management Campus: Chhinedanda, Pokhara-14, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal
Business Management Center: Gairapatan, Pokhara-4, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal
University Affiliation: Pokhara University
Board Affiliation: National Examinations Board
Academic Levels: Higher secondary, bachelor’s, and executive master’s
Campus Area: Approximately 22 ropanis across two locations
Academic Areas: Hospitality management and business management
Hospitality Facilities: Food Production Lab, Bakery & Confectionery, F&B Service Lab, Front Office Lab, and accommodation-related facilities
Other Facilities: Library, Computer Lab, Accommodation Block, Sports & Recreation facilities, and Seminar Hall
NTHMC has two locations in Pokhara, each serving a different academic focus.
The Hotel Management Campus is located at Chhinedanda, Pokhara-14, Kaski. This campus supports hospitality education and includes facilities used for food production, bakery and confectionery, food and beverage service, front office operations, and accommodation-related training. The Bachelor of Hotel Management program is associated with this location.
The Business Management Center is situated at Gairapatan, Pokhara-4, Kaski. BBA, BBA Finance, and Executive MBA are associated with this center, giving the college a separate setting for its business and management programs.
Together, the two locations occupy approximately 22 ropanis.
NTHMC offers Executive MBA, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, and Bachelor of Hotel Management under Pokhara University.
At the higher secondary level, the college offers Ten Plus Two (+2) Management under the National Examinations Board (NEB).
This academic arrangement allows NTHMC to cover management and hospitality education at different levels within the same institutional structure.
| Program | Affiliation | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Executive MBA (EMBA) | Pokhara University | 30 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Pokhara University | 48 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (BBA Finance) | Pokhara University | 48 |
| Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) | Pokhara University | 96 |
NTHMC also offers Ten Plus Two (+2) Management under the National Examinations Board.
The Executive MBA is a 1.5-year program divided into three semesters. The program carries 48 credits and is structured for participants who already have an undergraduate qualification and professional experience.
Eligibility: A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any discipline or faculty, along with at least two years of work experience after completing the bachelor’s degree.
The curriculum covers managerial and analytical subjects relevant to executive-level study. Major areas include:
Data Analysis
Managerial Economics
Financial Reporting Systems
Organizational Management
Managerial Communication
Organizational Behavior
Corporate Financial Decisions
Human Resource Management
Marketing Management
Business Environment in Nepal
Operations Management
Management Information System
Strategic Management
International Business
Corporate Governance
Elective courses
Business Development Plan
The program differs from NTHMC's undergraduate courses in its focus on participants who already have workplace experience. Its structure concentrates on management decisions, organizational responsibilities, business analysis, and leadership-related study.
The Bachelor of Business Administration is a four-year undergraduate program organized across eight semesters. At NTHMC, the BBA is associated with the Business Management Center at Gairapatan, Pokhara-4.
The curriculum begins with foundational areas such as English, Basic Mathematics, IT for Business, Behavioral Science, Principles of Management, and Software Skills Practicum.
As students move through later semesters, the course structure introduces subjects and practical components including:
Business Communication
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
Financial Accounting
Cost and Management Accounting
Organizational Behavior
Business Statistics
Data Analysis and Modeling
Finance
Marketing
Business Research Methods
Human Resource Management
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Operations Management
Management Information System
Project Management
International Business
Business Law
Business Environment
Concentration courses
Elective courses
Project work
Community engagement
Internship
Practicum components are included at different stages of the program, including Software Skills Practicum, Soft Skills Practicum, Digital Marketing Practicum, Fintech Practicum, and Academic Writing.
The semester sequence moves from introductory business subjects toward applied management study, research, project work, concentration courses, and internship.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance is a four-year program spread over eight semesters and requires 120 credit hours of coursework, project work, and internship.
Under Pokhara University, BBA (Finance) is the current name of the program previously known as Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Insurance (BBA-BI).
The curriculum combines general business administration with finance-focused study. Its structure includes:
Foundation courses
Management core courses
Concentration courses
Elective courses
Project work
Internship
Practicum courses
The finance component covers areas connected with financial management, banking, insurance, investment, and capital markets while retaining subjects from the broader business administration field.
The program also incorporates project-based work and an internship in a business organization for six to eight weeks. Practicum components cover areas such as academic writing, technology-related skills, software training, and soft skills.
The Bachelor of Hotel Management is a four-year undergraduate program divided into eight semesters. The program requires 120 credit hours, including coursework, project work, and internship.
BHM combines management education with practical hospitality study. Its curriculum is organized around:
Foundation courses
Management core courses
Hotel management core courses
Elective courses
Specialization courses
Project work
Internship
Hotel management core study includes operational areas such as food production, food and beverage service, room division, and accommodation operations. These subjects include theoretical as well as practical components.
Project work is included in the sixth semester. The curriculum also includes 48 weeks of industrial exposure during the seventh and eighth semesters.
During industrial exposure, students may work across hospitality functions such as:
Food Production
Food and Beverage Service
Room Division
Accommodation Operations
Front Desk
Bakery
Events
Bar
Casino
In-flight Catering
Cruise-related operations
The structure gives substantial space to practical hospitality work alongside academic study.
Ten Plus Two (+2) Management is the higher secondary program offered by NTHMC under the National Examinations Board.
The program sits alongside the college's Pokhara University programs and gives NTHMC an academic range that extends from higher secondary education to undergraduate management and hospitality programs and an executive postgraduate degree.
A major part of the physical academic setup at NTHMC is linked with hospitality training. The college maintains dedicated spaces for practical work in several operational areas.
The Food Production Lab is a training kitchen used for culinary and food-preparation practice. It supports the practical side of hospitality subjects related to kitchen and production operations.
The bakery facility is used for bakery, bread, pastry, and confectionery-related training. It provides a separate setting for practical work in this area of hospitality study.
The Food and Beverage Service Lab is arranged as a restaurant-style training environment where students can practice service procedures and related operational tasks.
The Front Office Lab provides a simulated setting for reception and guest-service training. It supports practical study connected with hotel front office operations.
The library contains books, journals, and digital resources related to hospitality and business education.
The computer lab provides access to computers and internet facilities for academic work, research, and digital learning.
NTHMC has an on-campus accommodation facility for students coming from outside the local area.
Sports and recreational facilities include provision for basketball, football, and other recreational activities.
The seminar hall is used for lectures, workshops, guest sessions, and college events.
These facilities complement the practical components of hospitality study, particularly the operational areas included in the BHM curriculum.
NTHMC's academic focus is built around hotel management and business administration education supported by classroom study and practical learning.
This distinction is visible in the way its campuses and programs are organized. The Chhinedanda location supports operational hospitality education, while Gairapatan is associated with business and executive management programs.
The BHM curriculum gives a substantial role to laboratory work, project work, and industrial exposure. BBA and BBA Finance combine management subjects with practicum courses, projects, concentration or elective study, and internships. EMBA is structured around managerial functions for participants who already have professional experience.
Rather than following one academic format across all programs, the course structures differ according to the level and field of study.
NTHMC's academic and administrative responsibilities are distributed among the following personnel:
| Name | Responsibility | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Prakash Regmi | Principal | BHM, MTTM, MPPG |
| Rajkumar Karki | Vice Principal | MHM, BHM |
| Jok Bahadur Thapa | BHM Coordinator | MA |
| Dinesh Kumar Yadav | +2 Coordinator | MBA |
| Suresh Raj Adhikari | Exam Coordinator | MA, MPhil |
| Rita Galami | HOD, Room Division Management | BHM, MHHM |
| Rajendra Gurung | HOD, Food & Beverage Service | BHM, MTTM |
| Arjun Prasad Adhikari | Mathematics | MA |
| Sanju Kunwar | Accommodation Operation | BHM |
The team covers institutional administration, program coordination, examinations, and subject areas connected with hotel operations and general academic study.
NTHMC has also participated in hospitality training connected with sustainable tourism and workplace practice.
Under the Developing Inclusive and Green Opportunities initiative, the college has worked with Swisscontact and UniCoN on Green Skills in Jobs in Hospitality training for operational staff working in accommodation establishments within Pokhara Metropolitan City.
The college has also been associated with a Train the Trainer program for Sustainable Business Management and Leadership involving Swisscontact, UniCoN, and SHL Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern.
The training areas include sustainable business management, responsible tourism, environmental stewardship, leadership, and hospitality practices. These activities operate alongside the college's regular academic programs.
| Office | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Management Campus | Chhinedanda, Pokhara-14, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal | +977-61-505078, 505222, 505133 |
| Business Management Center | Gairapatan, Pokhara-4, Kaski, Gandaki Province, Nepal | +977-61-588002, 588003 |
Email: info@nthmc.edu.np
Website: nthmc.edu.np
Nepal Tourism and Hotel Management College was established in 1999.
NTHMC operates from two locations in Pokhara. The Hotel Management Campus is at Chhinedanda, Pokhara-14, while the Business Management Center is at Gairapatan, Pokhara-4, Kaski, Gandaki Province.
Executive MBA, BBA, BBA Finance, and BHM are affiliated with Pokhara University.
Ten Plus Two (+2) Management is under the National Examinations Board.
NTHMC offers Executive MBA, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Bachelor of Hotel Management, and Ten Plus Two (+2) Management.
The stated intake is 30 seats for Executive MBA, 48 seats for BBA, 48 seats for BBA Finance, and 96 seats for BHM.
The hospitality facilities include a Food Production Lab, Bakery & Confectionery area, F&B Service Lab, Front Office Lab, and accommodation-related facilities. The college also has a library, computer lab, sports and recreation facilities, accommodation block, and seminar hall.
Yes. The BHM curriculum includes 48 weeks of industrial exposure during the seventh and eighth semesters.
