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Development of Tourism in Nepal

Friday, October 23, 2009
Related Tags: nepal | tourism | kathmandu | everest | landscape
 

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Geography

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    Nepal is a landlocked country between China and India. The natural landscape consists of valleys and plains in the south, and the awe-inspiring Himalayan Mountains in the north.

History

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    In 1950, Nepal's first road system was built to connect the city of Kathmandu to the Indian border. As a result, Nepal welcomed international tourists to explore the region's rich culture and picturesque Himalayan landscape.

Economic Significance

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    According to the Encyclopedia of Tourism, in 1983 Nepal's tourism peaked as the country's leading economic sector by marketing the Himalayan landscape and the Hindu/Buddhist cultures.

Cultural Tourism Destinations

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    According to the Nepal Tourism site, Nepal's developed regions for recreational tourism are the most popular. These destinations include Kathmandu, Lumbini, Pokhara, Nepalgunj, Patan, Bhaktapur and Janakpur.

Mount Everest

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    Tourism to the base of Mount Everest is a huge contribution to the development of Nepal's tourism sector. Tourists wishing to climb the world's highest mountain must purchase an additional permit for an additional $25,000 per person, thereby injecting a large amount of tourism dollars into Nepal's economy.

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