Starting of photography in Pokhara in Professional way. "Narayan Photographer" - first photo studio in Pokhara.
The above picture shows the first professional camera used in Pokhara.
Few more studios opened in Pokhara from 1961 till 1983.
1. Orient Photo House
2. Photo Sansar
3. Somu photo
4. Photo Zenith
5. Rajbhandari Photo Center
6. Photo Capital
7. Shiva Photo Studio
Pokhara Photographer Association (PPA) was also established in 1982.
"PHOTO EVEREST" was inaugurated by Ganesh Chhabi in 11th of August 1983.

Won third prize in 2nd National Photo Exhibition in 2046 B.S. (1989 A.D.)
President of Pokhara Photographer Association (PPA)
President of Sidhartha Club
President of Pokhara Photographer Association (PPA) for second time.
Honoured as the Patron (Sanrachhak) of Pokhara Photographer Association (PPA).
President of Pokhara Siddhartha Saving & Credit
President (Sansthapak) of Chipledhunga Tole Bikas Sanstha