King Mahendra’s Visit to United States During 1967.

 

Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India visited Nepal recently. Narendra Modi got a huge welcome by Nepal government. This must be one of the biggest welcome done by Nepal government to any foreign high level guests. Security has been so tight that no one could enter the road during his travel. Kathmandu was even given holiday for two days during his stay inorder to maintain security. Honorable prime minister Sushil Koirala along with other high level ministers were present to welcome him in airport. Whole Nepal was busy honoring him for two days.

Like wise there used to be a huge craze of Nepali kings worldwide. King Mahendra, Birendra were one of the respected personalities of their time. King Mahendra of Nepal visited United States of America in October 30 for 4 days tour on 1967. The welcome done by US was amazing at that time. He was welcomed by Lyndon B. Johnson who was the president of US that time. He got high level welcome by US government. The welcome of Modi in Nepal and welcome of King Mahendra in US were similar.
They visited various cities like Williamsburg, Cape Kennedy, and New York City.

They also were visited by famous personalities of US. Elvis Praisley, known as the king of Rock and Roll visited them.

King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev was king of Nepal from 1955 to 1972. He ruled Nepal for 17 years.  He made numerous respected visit to foreign countries like Great Britian and other European countries.

 

King Mahendra With King of Rock & Roll Elvis.