With an aim to promote Nepal’s tourism, which is staggering in the wake of the April 25 earthquake, top British diplomats stationed in Nepal on Saturday embarked on a trekking in the Annapurna region.

British Ambassador to Nepal John Rankin and ‎Head of DFID Nepal Dr Gail Marzetti started their trekking from Dhampus, near Pokhara, of Kaski district this morning.

They held placard that reads: “I am in Nepal now August 2015 #nepalNOW #still Smiling Follow FCO travel advice http://bit.ly/1hElUpQ”

Also, they recorded video messages encouraging people to visit Nepal and support the Himalayan nation’s tourism.