The tehsil is also home to a number of small-scale industries, including handloom weaving, and many people are employed in tourism related activities.
The tehsil is home to a number of important tourist attractions, including the Nagnath Swami Temple as well as other remains of the Naga kings.
Nagnath also has a British Era school established in 1901 that continues to function till date and has contributed to educational development in the region.
Pokhri and nearby Mohankhal belt ( altitude - 2300 metres) witness heavy snowfall in winters which attracts tourists.
The town offers splendid views of Himalayan peaks like Trishul, Nanda Ghunti, Doonagiri, Chaukhamba, Tungnath-Chandrashila.