Tourism Industry in Nepal
People doesn't live permanently in one place, nor they can do so. They travel from one place to another. They have many needs and necessities that also force them to travel. In the past, travelling was difficult. However, people travelled in search of food and shelter. Now there are various means of comfortable travelling. So they travel to distant places easily and more widely.
What is tourist?
The person who travels to certain places for a certain period of time and then returns to his/her own place is called a tourist. But the person to leaves his/her place and settles elsewhere permanently is not a tourist.
Tourism in Nepal -Best tourist destination
Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal. There is no doubt that Nepal is one of the most popular tourist destination in the world. Every year the number of tourists has been increasing. It has been a major source of foreign exchange and revenue. The landscape across the country is unusually diverse ranging from the mighty Himalayan mountains in the north to the humid tetai in South.
Eight of world's fourteen hoghest mountains including Mt.Everest are in Nepal. Nepal has become a best destination for mountaineer, rock climbers etc. Tourists are also attracted towards rafting, trekking, paragliding, jungle safari, bungee jumping, hunting, fishing, boating, mountain biking etc.
The hindu and Buddhist heritage of Nepal and it's cold weather are also the strong attraction.
Nepal is the country where Mt.Everest, the highest mountain peak of the world is located.
Nepal is the country where Mt.Everest, the highest mountain peak of the world is located.
Mountaineering and other types of adventure tourism and ecotourism are important attractions for visitors( Tourists). There are 8 heritage sites and 2 world natural heritage sites in Nepal. The world heritage site lumbini, the birth place of Lord Gautam Buddha is located in the southern Nepal and there are other religious pilgrimage sites through out the country.
Reasons for touring in Nepal
- Unique geographic string
- Great variety of beautiful scenery
- Challenging mountains and rivers
- Good varied climate
- Religious sites
- Diversity in cultures and customs
- Friendly and hospitable people
- Rich in natural resources
