The problems and prospects of tourism development in Syangja district

Abstract

Nepal, a compelling destination for many visitors, with tourist attractions in the form of snowcapped mountain peaks, excellent trekking and rafting opportunities, interesting wildlife, significant religious sites and unsurpassed historic and cultural places, is well placed for tourism development. Nepal, being one of the poorest countries of the world, is facing various problems such as rapidly rising population, fewer possibilities for developing industries, limited scope for increasing agricultural production, growing unemployment, social discrimination, poverty and so on. In this context, tourism has been regarded as a means of achieving social, economic and political development. In view of the promotion of tourism, this study examines the potentiality of tourism in Syangja. A case study of problems and prospects of tourism in Syangja District conducted to determine the problems and prospects of tourism there. Syangja has many tourist destinations, unique natural beauties and various cultural specialties of its own and the sustainable and vision-full exploitation of these destinations offer a wide range of comparative advantages for which suitable and effective plan is needed. Increase in business and increase in resident's income are most beneficial areas of tourism in Syangja. With the major attractive areas for tourists like Daru Shiruwari, Swarek Maidan, Bhalupahad, Kaligandaki Hydropower Project and Setibeni, Suntalabari and Cannoning, Panchase Dada, Rafting in Kaligandaki, Chiuri Bhir, Garhau kalika Temple, Bahunthan Hill, Chhangchhangdi Temple and others. Syangja demands visionful plan for adequately managed tourism and bring more positive benefit.