"ROLE OF TOURISM IN NEPAL"

Abstract

This thesis entitled "ROLE OF TOURISM IN NEPAL" has been conducted to study the contribution and potentiality of tourism industry in Nepal. This study was based on both exploratory and descriptive research design. Data were collected from secondary sources and both quantitative and qualitative techniques were used for data interpretation. Simple quantitative methods, including percentage calculations, ratios, and statistical diagrams were used to present the data and information. The findings were portrayed by using descriptive formats alongside appropriate figures and tables. The flow of tourists in Nepal is slowly going into the increasing trend, even though, it was badly affected by the earthquake appeared in 2015 and COVID-19 of 2020 and 2021.The large number of tourists visited in Nepal is from India with compared to other nationalities. The maximum number of tourists visited to Nepal were for holiday and pleasure purposes (64%). The average stay of tourist in Nepal was 13 days. The average expenses of each tourist in a day were $52.1. The contribution of tourism on GDP was near about 2.0 percent in 2019 which was higher contribution in comparison to other years. The main tourists destinations were found National Parks and Wildlife Reserve. Religious places are in second priority In Nepal, tourism plays a vital role in creating both direct and indirect employment opportunities, particularly within urban centers and major tourist hubs. To attracts visitors from neighboring nations. Nepal has eased visa requirements for South Asian Nationals and facilitated entry to National Parks and Historical Sites. Nepal should formulate annual plan for tourism promotion and marketing. Effective budgeting, resource allocation, continues monitoring and feedback mechanisms are essential for achieving set goals. Key words: Tourism, Adventure, Trekking, National Park, Travelling