Books Mandala: Bringing legacy and readership together

When Prem Prasad Sharma came up with the idea of starting a bookshop in Pokhara, many were sceptical. Unlike today, becoming an entrepreneur was not as rewarding. When he shared the idea with people, many warned him. Some even called his idea outrageous. Sharma, however, did not listen to his naysayers as he set up the Nepal Mandala Book Shop in Lakeside, Pokhara.

Since then, Sharma has encountered numerous highs and lows, yet he has met each challenge head-on, propelling the business to new heights. What started as a 100-square-foot shop by the Phewa Lake has come a long way and he now operates two prominent bookstores in Kathmandu and Pokhara. With his children actively involved, he has also seen his bookstore expand virtually , as Books Mandala, connecting readers from across Nepal, and even the world.