Post Disaster Tourism in Langtang, Rasuwa
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Department of Security Development and Peace Studies
Abstract
The frequency, intensity and severity of disaster are increasing day by day. The number
of dead, injured, displaced and damage is also increasing, so it needs collective effort to
cope up with. Disaster is becoming a great threat for human, social, economic and
environmental sustainability and for development. Natural disasters are frequent treats to
tourism area, and have the potential of adversely affecting tourism industry; as one of the
world’s largest economic sectors. Subsequent to a disastrous event, destinations are faced
with not only the daunting tasks of rebuilding infrastructure and communities, but also
restoration image of destination. Where communities have considerable economic
dependence on tourism related activities, their vulnerability to crisis occurrence is
significantly increased, given that they need to maintain a positive image of attractiveness
for continued success.
On 25
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of April 2015, earthquake triggered landslide and avalanches in Langtang valley.
The impact of disaster was severe and great damage to all infrastructures in Langtang
valley. The analysis has been based on primary and secondary data. The primary data
collected through KI interview, focused group discussion and observation method; and
secondary data collected through published books, articles, journals, documents and
reports. The findings show that post disaster reconstruction played a crucial role in
smoothly post disaster tourism in Langtang. The local people got opportunities to be
active agents in the reconstruction programs. The vital role of early recovery and
reconstruction in Langtang was NGO/INGO, business owner, government and local
people. The post disaster reconstruction gave confidence to shop owners, tea shops,
hotels and trekking restore their businesses and the government can get revenue from the
tourism. After the post disaster reconstruction the flow of tourist has been increased
because of the protection and security. There are various tourist to come in Langtang for
adventure tourism, trekking in mountainous region and visit in one of the richest area of
flora and fauna.