Social Impacts of Homestay Program in Sirubari and Panchamol Village
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Department of Sociology, Prithivi Narayan Campus, Pokhara
Abstract
This study aim to examine social impacts of homestay program in Sirubari and
Panchamol village. The study was mainly concerned to find out the rural tourism
impact in Sirubari and Panchamol Village and socio-cultural impact of homestay
tourism in Sirubari and Panchamol Village. There are altogether 235 in this village
out of them 100 respondents were interviewed. This study is based on both primary
and secondary data. More specifically, it is based on Primary data collected using
questionnaire through field survey in the study area. This Village was selected
because Sirubari village is regarded as the first rural village in Nepal who initiated
rural tourism and homestay program.
The place is famous for its homestay. Many domestic as well as international tourists
visited here every year. The local community seems to be more interested and aware
on the development of tourists in this area. Moreover, the respondents believe this
operation has helped in local economy, society and environment. It is also found that
accommodation facilities of Sirubari are sufficient for tourists at present condition.
Homestay brings positive as well as negative impact in the lifestyle of people. To a
large extent, it brings positive changes in the lifestyle like maintaining cleanliness,
preserving cultural performances in the village. Homestay program widens the
horizon of the knowledge of the people in different sectors. Local organizations play
great role in the running homestay. It shows that there is a great potentiality of rural
tourism in Nepal. Homestay also helps to increase the employment opportunities and
local people living standard. Likewise, it is helpful for the conservation of the
environment in order to maintain environmental balance in the village. Furthermore, it
plays pivotal role in the preservations of traditions, culture and customs of the village.