Economic benefit of ecotourism in Kanchanjhungha conservation area
| dc.contributor.author | Basnet, Manoj | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-12-03T05:50:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-12-03T05:50:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The purpose of this thesis is to review the economic benefits of ecotourism in the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area in the Eastern Himalayas using a descriptive research approach and survey methodology. This study aims to examine Resource Allocation and Buffer Zone Management practices within the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area. Analyze Economic Benefits of Ecotourism Pre- and Post-Conavirus Pandemic. Assess the Sustainability of Ecotourism activities in the study area. Explore Relationships Between Respondents' Characteristics and Buffer Zone Management and Entrepreneurship. Grounded in post-positivism and postmodernism research paradigms, the findings of the study reveal that ecotourism revenues are directed toward buffer zone management, biodiversity preservation, supporting wildlife protection, habitat restoration, and conservation initiatives. Ecotourism significantly contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction in the region. It fosters job creation, income generation, and capacity building within local communities. While ecotourism has brought benefits it also poses challenges to overcome, in light of external factors such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has caused fluctuations in income sources and spending patterns significantly impacting the landscape. The level of education seems to influence the types of tourism services available, it shows that females in grade 10 were more likely to offer guest house services, while males in grade 10 were more inclined to offer homestay services. Also, females in grade 8 were more likely to offer both homestay and guest house services, while males in grade 8 tended to concentrate on hotel and restaurant services. There are achievements to be proud of and difficulties to overcome for tourism development, including the limited technical and financial assistance, from local authorities. By addressing these challenges head-on, we can ensure a future that values richness preserves natural wonders, and promotes equitable economic growth, for everyone involved. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://elibrary.tucl.edu.np/handle/20.500.14540/20786 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_US | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Department of Rural Development | en_US |
| dc.subject | Ecotourism | en_US |
| dc.subject | Economic benefit | en_US |
| dc.title | Economic benefit of ecotourism in Kanchanjhungha conservation area | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |
| local.academic.level | Masters | en_US |
| local.institute.title | Central Department of Rural Development | en_US |
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