Tourism in Nepal; A Case Study of Bandipur Village”,Tanahun District, Gandaki Zone

Abstract

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.

Based on the study, it is found that Bandipur located in Tanahun District, southern corner of Gandaki Zone is a sleepy old Newari village. It was the main link on the ancient trading route between India and Tibet and according to legend was once very prosperous. It is also a place of god-gifted natural assets, mountain and Himalayan scene, river basin, wildlife, favorable climate and others attractions which will be of great interest for the tourist. This place is famous for both domestic and international tourism for its peculiar village environment in the view of its potential for the tourism development; the local community is seen to be more interested and aware on the development of this area jointly as tourist destination.

It is delighting to see more domestic tourists during the field visit, mostly for the purpose of village environment. Every facilities of accommodation like home-stay, hotels and resort are available in Bandipur in cheap price. Villagers are aware and agree that overall impact of tourism is positive in their village.

It is also found that Bandipur has basic infrastructural facilities and enormous tourism products to attract tourism which shall be upgraded in the active participant of all the local respondents, it will be better in the form of community based village tourism like Sirubari, Ghalegaun etc.