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PARYATAN NITI 2065

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Policy Considerations on Tourism Development in Nepal and Emerging Possibilities

According to the UN World Tourism Organization, travel and tourism is the third- largest industry in the world, with US$1.5 trillion receipts (2019) that decreased roughly by 63% due to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. Nepal is no exception to this trend. Tourism revenue fell to US$ 376 million in 2019 from US$ 671 million in 2018 as per statistics published by the Government in 2020.

Global focus now is on building back better; this is an opportune moment for Nepal to rethink new possibilities and explore innovative ideas to augment industry receipts by targeting the nouveau-riche in emerging source markets and improving service quality.

Re-thinking travel and tourism industry should equally take into account the ageing population (i.e., the silent generation, Baby Boomers, and GEN-X), a pool of potential target retirees, intending to leave their home countries for a peaceful, comfortable, and healthy living environment elsewhere. The government may, thus, wish to develop areas of new attractions to lure travellers from neighbouring countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand, and China as well as from the developed world.

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Keywords: NPI, Tourism, UN World Tourism Organization, visit Nepal 2020, GDP, COVID-19, FDI, pandemic

Citation: Neupane, K. (2021). Policy Considerations on Tourism Development in Nepal and Emerging Possibilities. NPI Policy Briefs, No 2, The Hague: Nepal Policy Institute. https://nepalpolicyinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Policy-Brief-Issue-2-NPI-.pdf 

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Post-COVID Tourism Recovery: Can nature-based tourism power Nepal’s green recovery

Tourism is a mainstay of Nepalese economy and one of the priority sectors for the Government of Nepal. While the prospects of growth of Nepal’s tourism sector is huge, the sector is already facing several challenges, such as adverse impact on the environment, growing demand for world-class infrastructure, waste management, imparting and maintaining proper sanitation and adequate tourism linkages with rural areas to ensure equitable distribution of tourism dividend for the economic benefits for the host communities.

Tourism in Nepal remains the top-notch development option for the government and the private sector. It hinges mainly on two pillars: preservation and conservation of biodiversity and improving the living conditions of rural communities, eventually bringing in equal distribution of tourism benefits to all levels of society that is paramount for sustainable tourism development.

Tourism is one of the most thriving industries in Nepal. The snow-capped mountains, a rich diversity of cultures, scenic places, rivers, lakes, flora and fauna, historical monuments, bilingual and hospitable people are the main attractions for the foreign visitors. Nepal has immense diversity in natural and socio-cultural aspects. Endowed with such pristine natural treasures, Nepal has both comparative and competitive advantages to attract tourists in search of authentic new experiences and those seeking to escape to nature, which significantly is more pronounced during the time of COVID-19.

Nature-based tourism

Although it is very early to predict the direction of tourism in post-COVID era, health and hygiene protocol and safety would be the prime concern of the visitors. Several tourism experts and destination managers have pointed out that the nature-based destination would be the first and comparatively resilient to recover. Although nature-based tourism has been prioritizing the community, conservation and knowledge sharing as the major form of the ecotourism principle, nature-based tourism on new normal needs to be streamlined by a green and sustainable recovery approach. Global Guidelines developed by UNWTO to Restart Tourism has prioritized the vision of development and implementation of recovery plans which contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which recommends lines of action to guide a responsible tourism recovery for people, planet and prosperity, namely public health, social inclusion, biodiversity conservation, climate action, circular economy and governance and finance. Nepal being a pioneer in ecotourism and majority of visitors approaching nature-based destinations, the green recovery concept seems relevant and applicable for sustainable revival approach. Different components of sustainable recovery such as Sustainable Transportation, Renewable energy use and energy efficiency, use of local foods and resources should be implemented in destination level well facilitated through policy endorsement. Still Nepal lacks a policy guideline for ecotourism and this can be an absolute opportunity to endorse ecotourism policy of Nepal.

Policy, plans and programmes

Policy and plan level intervention in the tourism sector can be traced back in 1972, after the development of the First Tourism Master Plan which had recommended the concept of foreign currency earning through employment and income generation through development of tourism activities. Likewise, Tourism Act 2035 was promulgated in 1978, immediately after establishment of the Tourism Ministry in 1976, as the major recommendation of the Tourism Master plan. Hereinafter, several policy development milestones were initiated in Nepal. Development of Tourism Policy 2052 in 1995 prioritized the role of the private sector together with highlighting the concept of Rural Tourism.

Green recovery strategies are more effective only when we first address community development issues. The involvement of local stakeholders has been emphasized as one of the significant aspects towards sustainable tourism development. Nepal has rich experiences in various community development programmes.

Nepal has a solid experience of promoting tourism as a means for poverty alleviation in the mainstream development policy. In 2001 a pilot program called Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation Program (TRPAP) was launched in six districts of Nepal with the goal of reducing rural poverty through the development, promotion and marketing of new tourism models in the program district; and institutionalizing tourism in local self-governance systems through developing appropriate institution and policy. TRPAP worked in both top-down and bottom-up approach: policy, plan and budgets were designed by a steering committee while programmes were devised at community level and executed by local level. The institutional modality was unique in its approach that clearly lived to the spirit of inclusion where community was fully empowered. This way, by venturing into rural areas, the programme was able to connect with and encourage local people to contribute to their own community in particular and the country in general. Local communities were empowered in decision making. TRPAP encouraged community-based tourism. Today, Nepal's empowered communities have transformed the traditional community-based tourism to community-driven tourism. Having economically benefited through tourism, rural communities have taken priority over resource conservation, eventually benefitting environment. Moreover, there are numerous examples of the community-led tourism projects having multiplier effects. Tourism has acted as an impetus to large transformations. The stakeholders have set examples of leading in conservation as well. For instance: the communities of different buffer zones of Bardiya National Park and Chitwan National Park have not only made the areas favorite destinations but have also made the country the only country in the world to nearly double the tiger counts. With environment friendly tourism, our different destinations and programs have proved that such projects have benefited the community financially, country economically and the whole globe environmentally.

Lots of work has been done in shaping tourism planning and development for responsible and meaningful tourism development in Nepal. Carefully designed and well-planned strategies are essential for overall tourism development. The notion of community involvement in tourism is fraught with difficulties in developing countries such as Nepal, as it requires strong institutional and socio-economic set up. There was a paradigm shift in the Eighth Plan (1992-97) and the Ninth Plan (1997-2002) as rural tourism got emphasis in the Five-Year plan. Finally, rural tourism development was featured in Tourism Policy 2065 (2008) to provide the impetus for the development. Homestay tourism took its shape and was finally recognized by the Government of Nepal with promulgation of Homestay Operating Procedure 2010. With the advent of the Procedure in 2010, Nepal saw profusion of homestays across the country with Ghale Gaon Homestay (Lamjung), Amaltari Homestay (Nawalparasi, Chitwan National Park), Lwang Ghalel Homestay (Kaski), Khata Jaibik Marga Homestay Dalla (Bardiya) etc.

Further in 2009, maximizing the priority in the tourism sector, a new rectified tourism policy was developed highlighting the community participation, expansion and diversification of rural tourism, destination development and diversification, and so on prioritizing the engagement of the private sector in tourism. Meanwhile on 1999, Nepal Tourism Board was established as per the Nepal Tourism Board Act, which carries the spirit of public-private partnership modality and serves as a strategic think-tank Evaluating the progress and impacts of Strategic document such as Tourism Vision 2020 and Nepal Tourism Strategic Plan 2016-2025, streamlined implementation uniformity has been realized. Given the changed socio-political and economic context, the policy directives reflected by the Constitution of Nepal, our own commitment under the Sustainable Development Goals and several natural and anthropogenic situations faced by the industry, a new contextual policy has been realized by the entire tourism fraternity.

Health and hygiene protocol

Consumer behaviors have changed since the outbreak of COVID-19 and are preferring from short haul to long haul and are preferring destinations which are away from the hustle bustle of cities, offering off-beat travel delivering a safe and hygienic experience to visitors giving overall immersive experience of people, place and culture. In this regard, NTB along with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA) released 'Operational Guideline with Health Protocol for Tourism Sector' for the Tourism Industry to minimize risk for both consumers and providers of tourism services. Further, NTB in collaboration with concerned tourism organizations conducted online training for tourism entrepreneurs focusing on imparting safety, security and hygiene of Nepal as a destination.

Way forward: Green tourism strategies

In the post COVID-19 scenario, the very survival of the tourism industry had become the biggest challenge, particularly because there was no specific preparedness strategy in case of any crisis of this scale. This gap is something that we need to pay heed to. Secondly, the concept of Restart, Revive and Rethink can be streamlined for sustaining and streaming tourism in new normal. Development of health and hygiene protocol and strong monitoring together with effective tourism guidelines can give immediate direction to restart. Similarly, a public private collaborative approach for tourism resilient building and preparedness for future possible crisis management should be the prime concern of the sensitive tourism industry. Accordingly, investment on nature-based solutions can have potentials to drive innovation in tourism mitigating the environmental impact in tourism activities and development interventions, which ultimately results into sustainable natural resource management and conservation. Also, contribution of the value of revenue generated as an ecotourism service at destination level could enable the tourism sector to capitalize ultimately to enable sustainable recovery. Moreover, a transformational stage can be envisioned in the post Covid-19 era, where destination management organizations and policy makers can lead this crisis as an opportunity to rethink the future course of sustainable tourism.

Covid-19 has forced people all over the world to escape and reconnect with nature. They are more attracted to green ways of living, which can offset their carbon footprint. It is highly recommended to enact a green recovery policy based on “tested experiments” or “proven approaches” as Nepal has rich experiences in sustainable tourism development. There are tremendous windows of opportunity to implement strong measures ensuring the green recovery activities both at local and regional level.

Nepal –Reason for All Seasons

Travellers will be looking for secluded places of incredible natural beauty. In this regard, Nepal has initiated to develop Hill-Stations. This has two-fold approaches. Firstly, it will add on to new products and will showcase to travelers. Secondly, it will address the major issue that Nepal is currently facing – a destination for a limited period. Nepal needs to change itself from a destination for a limited season to a destination that is Reason for All Seasons. This will not only help to change the brand image of Nepal that is perceived as a country for mountaineering and trekking, but will also help to provide immersive experiences that are based on nature-based tourism engaging with locals and taking in new experiences.

Nepal is focusing on betterment of local people as well. Local ecology, culture, creating linkages between vocational skills training and tourism has been the prime focus since the last two decades. A fine balance between guest and host have well-taken care of giving prominence to local ecology and culture. Local bodies and authorities are not unnecessary catering to tourist demands. Overall, tourism must enhance local life instead of hampering it. In post-COVID-19 tourism, travelers will embark on a journey to an exotic location; will seek out the less crowded places. Visitors will be preferring destinations which are away from the hustle bustle of cities.

Unique geographical and geological positioning of Nepal has been a boon for Nepal’s natural and socio-cultural diversity. Terai, the lower plains in the southern parts has immense potentiality in cultural and nature-based tourism with maximum market potential for cross-border Indian tourist specially for religious purpose, entertainments, VFR (Visiting Friends and Relatives) and Terai based protected Areas like Sukhlaphanta NP, Bardiya, Chitwan and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Conservation Area. Similarly, mid-hills have absolute potentiality with numerous hill stations and cultural trails connected with socio-cultural and landscape diversity, Integrated Farming System and Terraces with all season tourism attractions. Himalayas as the water tower of Asia, matters to be the lifetime experiences for the global tourism enthusiast, with world-class trekking trails, mountaineering options and numerous hard and soft adventure activities.

A critical point concerning the social sustainability is the induced effects of tourism Induced effects reflect the trickle-down benefits to local community, and people whose livelihoods are related with incomes from the informal sector. Efforts are made to take care of induced effects as it is an essential factor to be considered for green recovery in tourism. Mid-Hills in Nepal have potential to generate induced effects that can boost livelihoods of local people.

With bountiful magical beauty, mid-hills in Nepal offer tremendous potentialities. Mid-Hills in Nepal are culturally rich and feasible for all seasons both for domestic and international tourists. Climate and accessibility wise Mid-Hill regions in Nepal are well-suited for travelling and livelihoods as this falls under 2000 m. In most of the years, the regions are mostly sunny, with breathtaking landscapes, views and greenery in the surrounding areas. Yoga, meditation, organic foods, agro-tourism, wilderness, local people and culture are some of the potential activities that can be introduced in mid-hills regions.

About the authors

Dr. Siddhartha B. Bajracharya is executive director of the National Trust for Nature Conservation and Dr. Dhanjaya Regmi is chief executive officer of the Nepal Tourism Board.

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National Tourism Strategy Plan for Nepal

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Nepal has been officially open for international tourism since 1951 and the sector today is an important employer and earner of foreign currency. The country is endowed with rich resources, including the Himalayas as a leading attraction and a wide range of cultural heritage sites. Yet, the country’s share of tourism receipts and arrivals in Asia has remained relatively limited, and the tourism sector has to address several challenges to achieve its full growth potential over the next few decades. Against this background, the tourism sector identified the need for the direction of a strong strategy to guide its growth. Thus, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation (MoCTCA), with the support of SNV Nepal, commissioned the World Tourism Organization to prepare a guiding National Tourism Strategy Plan with a 10-year horizon and a 5-year Action Plan to kick-start the process.

The overall goal of the 10-year National Tourism Strategy Plan for Nepal is to provide Government and stakeholders with a guiding framework that will support the economic development vision of Nepal through technical and financial assistance for developing the tourism industry, as a key catalyst for rapid economic growth and job creation.

The project was carried out over a 10 week-period [mid-September to end of November, 2013] and involved a team of four international and four national experts. A number of techniques were employed, which included review of documents and studies, field trips around the country, workshops with stakeholders (three in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Biratnagar), stakeholder meetings (Lumbini, Bhairahawa, Bharatpur, Chitwan, Dhangadhi, Tikapur, Bardia National Park, Nepalgunj, Namje and Illam), interviews with key informants and tourism stakeholders, interviews with a few visitors at tourist sites, questionnaires with tour operators from different source markets (45 useable surveys) and with domestic operators (90), and reports to the working committee.

The vision for tourism expressed in the Government’s Vision 2020 and adopted for the National Strategy Plan for Nepal is:

Tourism is valued as the major contributor to a sustainable Nepal economy, having developed as a safe, exciting and unique destination through conservation and promotion, leading to equitable distribution of tourism benefits and greater harmony in society

The proposed development strategy is to be implemented in two stages. Phase 1 will be from 2014 to 2018. During the first phase of the strategy the emphasis will be on diversification and improvement . The range of products will be diversified by opening new areas and locations, which will also result in relieving congestion in tourism zones that are under pressure, developing new types of products and consolidating products that are currently emerging. Yet, the very successful trekking and mountaineering product, which Nepal currently relies on, will not be abandoned and efforts will be made to defend it and improve it. The quality improvement of products and services across the board will also be the focus during this phase.

Phase 2 will be from 2019 to 2023. During the second phase of the strategy the emphasis will be on consolidating the new products and the new locations developed during phase one, opening new areas, expanding the product range and targeting new high yield markets. The focus therefore will be on consolidation and expansion . The strive to deliver quality will continue to be the focus of the strategy as well as quality control to maintain the quality improvements that have been achieved.

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Tourism in Nepal

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Nepal with rich ancient cultures set against the most dramatic scenery in the world is a land of discovery and unique experience. For broad minded individuals who value an experience that is authentic and mesmerizing, Nepal is the ideal destination. Come and revel in the untouched and the undiscovered and uncover yourself.

It is unsurpassed that the sheer diversity Nepal boasts, from steamy jungle and Terai to the icy peaks of the world’s highest mountains means that the range of activities on offer. Trekking, mountaineering, rafting in spectacular scenery are just three things Nepal is famous for. Activities as diverse as Elephant Polo and a micro-light flight through the Himalayas show that in Nepal, the only boundary is your imagination. With 15 National & Wildlife Parks (two are UNESCO Heritage sites) Nepal is one of the last places on earth you can spot the Asiatic rhinoceros and the Royal Bengal Tiger.

For many, Nepal’s greatest attraction is its people. The traditions and famous hospitality of its many different groups are indeed a major part of what makes Nepal so special. From remote mountain villages to medieval hill-towns and the ancient cities of the Kathmandu Valley, the people of Nepal are always welcoming. Come and experience the strong and unique flavors of Nepalese cuisine, prepared with love and a depth of flavor or join in and celebrate at one of the many festivals year round. In fact, with more festivals than days of the year, there is nowhere else in the world that can offer as many festivities as Nepal.

Tourism is one of the mainstay of Nepalese economy. It is also a major source of foreign exchange and revenue. Possessing 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventures. The Hindu, Buddhist and other cultural heritage sites of Nepal, and around the year fair weather are also strong attractions.

Nepal is the country of the Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world, and the Birthplace of Gautama Buddha- Lumbini. Mountaineering and other types of adventure tourism and ecotourism are important attractions for visitors. There are other important religious pilgrimage sites throughout the country for the followers of various sects and religions.

According to statistics from Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a total of 598,204 foreign tourists entered the country via aerial route in 2012. The government of Nepal declared 2011 to be Nepal Tourism Year, and hoped to attract one million foreign tourists to the country during that year. The tourist industry is seen as a way to alleviate poverty and achieve greater social equity in the country.

 Wilderness tourism

Nepal’s major tourist activities include wilderness and adventure activities such as mountain biking, bungee jumping, rock climbing and mountain climbing, trekking, hiking, bird watching, mountain flights, ultralight aircraft flights, paragliding and hot air ballooning over the mountains of the Himalaya, hiking and mountain biking, exploring the waterways by raft, kayak or canoe and jungle safaris especially in the Terai region.

Religious sites

Nepal is a multi-religious society. The major religion in Nepal is Hinduism, and the Pashupatinath Temple, which is the world’s one of the main Hindu religious sites is located in Kathmandu, attracts many pilgrims and tourists. Other Hindu pilgrimage sites include the temple complex in Swargadwari located in the Pyuthan district, Lake Gosainkunda near Dhunche, the temples at Devghat, Manakamana temple in the Gorkha District, and Pathibhara near Phungling, Mahamrityunjaya Shivasan Nepal in Palpa District where biggest metallic idol of Lord Shiva is located.

Buddhism is another main religion. The World Heritage site Lumbini, which is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, is an important pilgrimage site. Another prominent Buddhist site is Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, in Kathmandu. Dang valley is also a sacred place for Hindus as well as other religions. Kalika and Malika Devi in Chhillikot hill, Ambekeshawori temple, Krishna temple, Dharapani temple etc. are sacred place in Dang district. Chillikot hill is also a good place for sightseeing and also an ancient palace of a king. Muktinath is a sacred place for Hindus as well as Buddhists. The site is located in Muktinath Valley, Mustang district.

 Culture and Heritage Sites

Kathmandu the capital city of Nepal is the city of temple and very rich in cultural heritage. Within 7 km radius there are 7 world heritage sites (Pashupatinath Temple, Baudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Stupa, Changunarayan Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar Square) which cannot be found anywhere. Museums in Kathmandu have rich collections of archaeological, historical and artistic importance and galleries display art work of the past and present. Full of art, architecture and culture, the Kathmandu Valley is the prime destination for the tourists. As Nepal is a land of festivities and celebrations, visitors can experience how a culturally diverse and rich society of Nepal grooms in harmony.

Major Tourism Activities in Nepal

Mountain Climbing

The 800 km stretch of the Nepal Himalayan is the greatest in the world with eight peaks that rise above 8,000m including the highest in the world, Mt. Everest. Ever since the country opened its peaks to climbers in 1994, the Nepal Himalayan has become a great theatre of mountaineering activity and the drama of success and failure have provided impetus to thousands of men and women to meet the ultimate challenge. The Nepal Himalayan has been an attraction to many people, be they saints, philosophers, researchers or adventures.

The best way to experience Nepal’s unbeatable combination of natural beauty and culture riches is to walk through them. One can walk along the beaten trails or virgin tracks. Either way you are in for an experience for a lifetime. Along with forests of rhododendron, isolated hamlets, and small mountain villages, birds, animals, temple, monasteries and breathtaking landscapes, you will also encounter friendly people of different cultures offering a fascinating glimpse of traditional rural life.

Bird Watching

Nepal is a paradise for bird lovers with over 646 species (almost 8% of the world total) of birds, and among them almost 500 hundred species are found in Kathmandu Valley alone. The most popular bird watching spots in Kathmandu are Phulchoki, Godavari, Nagarjun, Bagmatiriver, Taudaha and so on. Get your binoculars and look forward to a rewarding experience.

Rafting/Kayaking/Canyoning

Rafting  is one of the best ways to explore the typical cross section of natural as well as ethno-cultural heritage of the country. There are numerous rivers in Nepal which offer excellent rafting or canoeing experience. You can glide on calm jade waters with munificent scenery all about or rush through roaring white rapids, in the care of expert river-men employed by government authorized agencies. One can opt for day of river running or more. So far, the government has opened sections of 10 rivers for commercial rafting. The Trisuliriver  is one of the most popular of Nepal’s raftable rivers. The Kali Gandaki winds through remote canyons and deep gorges for five days of intense rapids. The BhoteKoshi is 26km of continuous white water and the raging Marshyanghi is four days of uninterrupted white water. The Karnaliriver provides some of the most challenging rapids in the world. The Sun Koshi , 27km, requiring 8-10 days to complete, is a big and challenging river. Adventurers are provided with world-class services by rafting agents. Agencies here provide life jackets, camping and the standard rafting paraphernalia needed by world-class rafting. An extremely popular sport in Europe, cannoning is now available in Nepal. Cannoning gives you the freedom to explore some of the most ruggedly beautiful, yet forbidden places in the world.

Hot Air Ballooning

Hot air ballooning is very popular with tourists for it affords the most spectacular bird’s-eye view of the Kathmandu valley and the Himalayan ranges towering in the background. On a clear day it’s a superb way to view the Himalayan (from over 6000m up), and the view of the valley is equally breathtaking.

Bungee Jumping

The ultimate thrill of a bungee jump can now be experienced in Nepal at one of the best sites that this sport can boast of anywhere in the world. Nepal’s first bungee jumping site is situated 160m. Over the BhoteKoshiriver, inviting you to experience the ultimate adrenaline rush in the surroundings of this amazing place. The jump, at 160m., is staffed and operated by some of the most experienced jumpmasters in the business.

Paragliding

Paragliding in Nepal can be a truly wonderful and fulfilling experience for the adventure seeking. A trip will take you over some of the best scenery on earth, as you share airspace with Himalayan griffins vultures, eagles, kites and float over villages, monasteries, temples, lakes and jungle, with a fantastic view of the majestic Himalayas.

Ultralight Aircraft

Ultralight aircraft take off from Pokhara and offer spectacular views of the lakes, mountains and villages. This is an ideal way to see life from a new perspective. The choice of Pokhara Valley for ultra-light aircraft is appropriate chiefly because of the proximity of the mountains, and the scenic lakes. For those who wished they could fly birds when growing up, this flight is a must. It might be lonely at the top, but this flight is a must. It might be lonely at the top, but the spectacular view from up high certainly makes it all worth it. Flights are from the Pokhara airport beginning September through June. The flights take place from sunrise to 11 a.m. and from 3 p.m. to sunset every day during these months.

Mountain Biking

The best way to explore the Kathmandu Valley is on a mountain bike. Nepal’s diverse terrain is a mountain biker’s dream adventure comes true. Mountain biking offers an environmentally sound way of exploring this magnificent country, its landscape and living heritage. There are plenty of dirty roads and trails in Nepal to meet every mountain biker’s wildest fantasy. Mountain biking is specially recommended if you wish to explore urban centers of Nepal such as Pokhara and Kathmandu as well as the countryside. Adventurous souls may plan extended trips to such exotic locals as Namche Bazaar, and western Nepal. You could even do the entire length of Nepal across the plains. Mountain bikes are available for rent by the day or longer in many of the bicycle rental outlets in Nepal and around the city.

Jungle Safari

National Parks located specially in the Terai region in Nepal attract visitors from all over the world. A visit to these parks involves game- stalking by a variety of means-foot, dugout canoe, jeep, and elephant back. One is bound to sight a one – horned rhino or two at every elephant safari. Besides the rhinos, wild boars, samburs, spotted deer, sloth bear, four-horned antelope are also usually seen. A Royal Bengal tiger may surprise you by his majestic appearance.

Mountain Flight

Only awe-stricken silence can come close to matching the experience of going on a mountain flight to encounter the tallest mountains on earth. Mountain flights offer the closest possible aerial views of Mt. Everest, Kanchenjunga and the Tibetan Plateau. Mountain flights appeal to all category of travelers and have become a popular tourist attraction of Nepal. For those who are restricted by time or other considerations from going for a trek, these flights offer a panoramic view of the Himalayan in just one hour.

Rock Climbing

For all those cliffhangers out there, Kathmandu offers a roster of stone walls that make for an experience of a lifetime. Now of late, Rock climbing has become a popular sport in Kathmandu, which offers some really terrific places for rock climbing. Nagarjun, Balaju, Shivapuri and Budhanilkantha are some of the places where you can try this sport.