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Beginner’s Guide to 100+ Essential Nepali Words for Tourists

Learning the Nepali language can be an enjoyable experience. When you travel to Nepal, having a grasp of a few Nepali words can be a valuable tool for initiating conversations with locals.

Typically, Nepalese don’t expect foreign visitors to be fluent in their native language. However, making an effort to speak Nepali can be greatly appreciated.

Many Nepalis will be delighted to hear you speak in their local tongue, as it demonstrates your interest in their culture and language. Moreover, acquiring some basic Nepali vocabulary for everyday terms will facilitate communication.

Therefore, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with common Nepali words before embarking on your journey to Nepal.

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Is It Necessary to Learn Nepali Words?

While it’s not compulsory to learn Nepali words for your trip, it can greatly enhance your experience, especially if you plan to engage with elderly locals in rural areas.

In popular tourist destinations and major cities, you can usually get by with English. English is taught in schools from a young age, so most children and many adults can understand it, though accents may vary.

However, not knowing any Nepali words might make your trip more interesting and enriching. Communicating in the local language can help you connect with the culture and people on a deeper level.

As Nelson Mandela once said, “ If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart. “

Even as a tourist, learning some basic Nepali phrases can go a long way in fostering goodwill and understanding.

Here are some essential Nepali words and phrases for travelers:

Greetings and pleasantries:.

• Hello/Hi – Namaste
• Please – Kreepaya
• Thank You – Dhanyabad
• Give me some water – Malai Paani Dinus Na
• Very Beautiful- Ati Raamro
• Can I take a photo? – Photo (Tasbir) Khichna Milchha Hola?
• Can you help me? – Malai Sahayog Garna Saknu Hunchha?
• What’s its price? Yeslai Kati Parchha?
• Police- Prahari
• Hospital- Aspatal
• Money- Paisa

Numbers for Currency:

• Five (5) – Paanch (५)
• Ten (10) – Dashh (१o)
• Twenty (20) – Bish (२0)
• Fifty (50) – Pachas (५0)
• Hundred (100) – Saya (१00)
• Five Hundred (500) – Paanch Saya (५00)
• Thousand (1000) – Hajar (१000)

Addressing People:

• Mother – Ama
• Father – Buwa
• Grandfather – Hajurbuwa
• Grandmother – Hajuraama
• Elder Sister – Didi
• Younger Sister – Baini
• Younger Brother – Bhai
• Elder Brother – Dai

Apologies in Nepalese:

• I am Sorry / Pardon Me – Malai Maaf Garidinus
• It’s my fault – Yo Mero Galti ho
• I didn’t know – Malai Thaha Bhayena
• Apologies – Maafi
• Excuse me, please! – Kripaya Malai Maaf Garidnus

Asking Directions:

• Where does this way lead to? – Yo Baato Kata Jaanchha?
• Are there any hotels nearby – Eta Katai Hotels Chha?
• I am lost – Ma Haraye.
• Can you show me the road that leads to a hotel? – Malai Hotel Jaane Baato Dekhaidina Saknu Hunchha?
• What is the name of this place? – Yo Thau Ko Naam K Ho?
• Please Help – Sahayog Garnus

Transportation:

• Taxi – Taxi
• Bus – Gaadi or Bus
• Train – Train
• Airplane – Hawaijahaj
• Motorcycle/Bike – Bike

Health/Emergency/Security:

• Danger- Khatara
• Help – Guhar
• Doctor – Daaktar
• Nurse – Nurse
• Hospital – Hospital or Aspatal
• I don’t feel good. – Malai Sancho Chhaina.
• Ambulance- Ambulance
• Police – Pulish or Prahari
• It hurts here. – Malai Eha Dukchha.
• What happened? – K Bhayo?
• What to do now- Aba K Garne?

Basic Nepali Vocabulary for Dining:

It’s always a courteous gesture to express gratitude to the person serving you food. If you enjoy the meal, a simple “It’s very delicious” can bring smiles to their faces. These are basic etiquettes to follow while dining.

Furthermore, Nepalese people are known for their warmth. Asking “Have you eaten?” is as common as asking “How are you?” So, when you’re sharing a meal with someone and your food is served, extend the courtesy by inviting the other person to join you. It’s a sign of respect.

Also, remember that wasting food is considered disrespectful in Nepal. If offered seconds, take a little and ask for more if needed.

• I am Hungry / I am thirsty – Malai Bhok Laagyo / Malai Tirkha Laagyo
• Lunch / Dinner – Khana
• Breakfast / Tiffin – Nasta
• A little – Ali Ali
• I am full – Malai Pugyo
• It’s Delicious – Ati Mitho Chha
• Here / Take this – Linus
• Hot – Taato (for drinks and food)
• Cold – Chiso (for drinks and food)
• Water – Paani
• Tea – Chiya
• Coffee – Kafi
• How much is it? – Kati Bhayo (Used while asking for the total cost)
• It’s spicy / I don’t like Spices or Not Spicy Please – Piro Chha / Ma Piro Khaadina
• I can’t eat / I am allergic to – Malai Khana Hudaina
• You have it – Tapai Khanus
• I am Vegetarian – Ma Saakahari ho
• Peanuts – Badaam
• Seafood – Samundri Khana
• What do you recommend? – Tapai k Sifaarish Garnuhunchha?

English Hours/Date/Days in Nepali Words:

• Hour – Ghanta
• Half an hour – Aadhi Ghanta
• What time is it now? – Ahile Kati Bajyo?
• Day / Morning / Afternoon / Evening / Night – Din / Bihana / Deuso / Beluka or Saanj / Raati
• Yesterday / Today / Tomorrow – Hijo / Aajha / Bholi
• Sunday – Aaitabar
• Monday – Sombar
• Tuesday- Mangalbar
• Wednesday – Budhabar
• Thursday – Bihibar
• Friday – Sukrabar
• Saturday – Sanibar

Express Your Feelings in the Nepali Language:

When you appreciate something, expressing it in Nepali can be a delightful gesture. While most people in tourist areas understand the word “beautiful,” saying it in their mother tongue can be even more appreciated.

Learning basic local language terms is always valuable when traveling. “Thank you” and “please” are universally appreciated gestures of politeness. If faced with a dispute over pricing, a calm “please” can often resolve the situation.

Expressing love or appreciation in Nepali can help build trust and connections. Here are some phrases for expressing your feelings:

• I love you – Ma Timilai Maaya Garchhu
• Let’s go on a date – Ghumna Jaam
• You’re very beautiful. – Tapai Ekdam Raamro Hunuhunchha.
• I love your country a lot. – Malai Tapaiko Desh Ekdam Mann Paryo.
• Please – Kripaya
• You’re Welcome – Swagatam
• Thanks Again – Feri Dhanyabad

Learning these basic Nepali words and phrases can make your trip to Nepal more enjoyable and meaningful, allowing you to connect with the local culture and people more effectively.

Nepali Language Tips for Travel:

Here are some travel tips for Nepal:

• Always maintain a polite tone in your conversations.
• If children on the streets ask for money, a simple “I don’t have” (Chhaina) and walking away is sufficient.
• If you have cultural concerns, approach them delicately rather than confronting people directly.
• When bargaining in local markets, knowing Nepali numbers can be advantageous.
• Use Nepali relationship phrases to establish connections when starting conversations.
• Seek permission before entering someone’s private property.
• Bookmark this blog, “Learn Nepali words,” so you can access Nepali translations when needed.

In conclusion, we hope this list of Nepali words enhances your experience while in Nepal. If you encounter communication challenges, consider downloading a Nepali dictionary app from Android Playstore or Apple’s Appstore.

Nepalese people are known for their hospitality and willingness to assist travelers. The phrase “ Atithi Devo Bhava ,” meaning “ Guests are God ,” is ingrained in their culture. Communication is key, so making an effort to speak Nepali words can make your interactions more meaningful and enjoyable.

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Travel Tips for Nepal , Trip Planning for Nepal / July 2, 2023 by fulltimeexplorer / 34 Comments

If you’re anything like me, then you like to learn a few words whenever you visit a new country. Learning Nepali words was extra difficult for me. Because the words are written in characters (not letters like we’re used to in the U.S.) the translations are often spelled 100 different ways. Trying to read them took a lot of practice on my end. I always try to learn “Hello” “Thank you” and “Delicious.” If you know those three words and can smile, then you can survive anywhere. The thing is, so few foreigners speak Nepali, which makes speaking it even more fun. Locals rarely expect tourists to know their language and when they do it makes them giggle and laugh. It’s so easy to form immediate connections in Nepal if you learn just a few basic words and phrases. Here’s the Nepali words and sayings I use the most.

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If you need some help pronouncing these, I recommend downloading the “ Simply Learn to Speak Nepali ” app which has some recordings of basic words.

Must Know Nepali Words

• Hello – Namaste
• Please – Kri.pa.ya
• Thank you – Dhan.ya.bad
• You’re welcome – Swag.gat.tum
• Delicious – Mi.tho.cha
• Yes – Ho
• No – Hoi.na
• Beautiful – Ramro
• How much is it? – Ka.ti ho?
• I want to go to ______. – Ma _____ mah jahn chu.
• Can I take your photo? – Photo khic.nu hun.cha?

Basic Nepali Greetings

In Nepal, greetings are important. In New York, we basically barge up to people and start asking questions. That’s rude in Nepal. Even after years, I still have a really hard time remembering to go through all the niceties before beginning the actual conversation. It’s proper to always do a formal greeting of “Namaste” along with prayer hands. The higher you raise your hands; the more respect you show. Your thumbs between your eyebrows is the ultimate sign of respect. It’s also proper to bow a little.

• Hello – Na.ma.ste
• Goodbye – Na.ma.ste
• Is everything okay? – Thik cha?
• I’m okay – Thik cha
• Is everything good? – Ram.ro cha?
• I’m good – Ram.ro cha
• My name is… – Mero nom … ho
• Good morning – Shu.bha.bi.hani
• Good night – Shu.bha.rah.tri

Manners in Nepali

While most Nepali people will be ecstatic that you tried to say anything at all in Nepali, they’ll be especially happy if you say it politely. The second saying I learn in every language is “Thank you.” In Nepali, I find “Please” goes a long way as well. For instance, say a taxi is trying to charge you triple the rate. Instead of getting angry and yelling, I’ll usually say the rate that I know is fair and when they shake their head no, I’ll throw in some prayer hands and say “Please” in a sweet voice. Works every time.

• Please – Kri.pa.ya
• Pardon? – Ha.jur?
• Excuse me – Excuse me (they use English)
• Beautiful – Ram.ro
• I love your country a lot – Ma.lai ta.pie ko desh sa.rai man par.yo

Nepali Words Used When Eating

Something I love about Nepal is that asking “Have you eaten?” is the same as asking “How are you?” As someone who loves to eat and is constantly thinking about what I’ll have for my next meal, I can appreciate this connection. If you’ve eaten, it means you’re good. If you haven’t, you’ll probably be rushed to a restaurant or someone will start cooking for you. Food is important in Nepal so using some etiquette will really impress people. When you are served food in a homestay, ask the cook if you may eat. When offered seconds, it’s polite to say yes, but it’s also rude to waste food, so I recommend asking for just a little each time.

• Have you eaten? – Khah.nah khah.nu bha.yo?
• May I eat? – Kha.nah khan.chu?
• It’s delicious – Mi.tho.cha
• Give me/I’d like – De.nus
• Here/Take this – Le.nus
• A little – Ali ali
• I’m full – Bha.yo
• Hot (for food and drinks) – Ta.to
• Cold (for food and drinks) – Chi.sho
• Water – Pa.ni
• Tea – Chia
• Not spicy – Nah pi.ro
• I can’t eat … (I’m allergic to …) – May.lai kha.nu hu.dai.nah …
• How much is it? – Ka.ti ho?

Respectful Nepali Words

There is a Nepali word for every relationship there is. I won’t go into specifics but even “my aunt on my mother’s side” has a specific word. Terms of respect are important in Nepal. Using them properly shows people that you respect them and their culture. The thing is, you don’t just call your family these terms. You use them for everyone. Even strangers. Say a waiter at a restaurant (a male who is slightly older than you) brings you a drink. It would be polite to say “Thank you big brother.”

• Mother – Ama
• Father – Baba
• Grandmother – Bah.jai
• Grandfather – Bah.je
• Elder Sister – Di.di
• Younger Sister – Ba.hi.ni
• Elder Brother – Dai
• Younger Brother – Bhai
• Little Girl – Na.nu
• Little Boy – Ba.bu
• Friend – Sah.thi

Nepali Words for Feelings

One of the major attractions in Nepal is trekking in the Himalaya. While most guides speak wonderful English, it’s sometimes fun to tease each other in Nepali. My guides often skip ahead of me and look back with a big smile while asking if I’m tired. These sayings can also be helpful if you’re in a far off area where English isn’t widely spoken. Being able to tell someone you’re cold or hungry can be helpful for getting extra blankets or trying to arrange a meal.

• I’m cold – Jah.do lahg.yo
• I’m hot – Gar.mi lahg.yo
• I’m hungry – Bhok lahg.yo
• I’m thirsty – Py.as lahgyo
• I’m happy – Khu.si lahg.yo
• I’m tired – Tha.kai lahg.yo
• I’m sick – Bi.rah.mi bha.ye

Yes & No

Obviously, knowing how to say yes and no is helpful in any country. In Nepal, there’s a few versions of yes and no. If someone asks you “Do you have a pen?” the answer is “Chiyna” (I don’t have.) If someone asks if you want more food, the answer is “Bhayo” (I’m full/done). Of course, if you say yes or no, everyone will understand what you are trying to say.

• Okay – Huncha
• No – Hoi-na
• I don’t have – Chai.na
• Done – Bhayo

Directions in Nepali

Directions are mostly useful if you are outside a major city and are lost. I use these words with locals on trekking trails if I’m not with a guide and find myself confused. They’re also handy for taxis in major cities if you are outside the main tourist area. A helpful hint to remembering left and right is to make a “b” and a “d” with your thumb and index finger. Your left hand makes a “b” for “bhaiya” and your right makes a “d” for “daiya.” Make sure to pronounce them clearly or repeat them back to make sure you heard it properly as they sound very similar. Hand gestures help a great deal.

• I want to go to… – Ma … mah jahn chu.
• I’m lost – Ma har.aye
• Please help – Sa.ha.yog gar.nus
• Left – Bhai.ya
• Right – Dai.ya
• Straight – Sid.ha
• Uphill – U.kah.lo
• Downhill – U.ral.lo

Other Nepali expressions you may need…

“What’s to be done?” and “What happened?” are very common Nepali expressions that you may overhear people saying daily. These are just fun to know since you’ll hear them so often. Nepali people are extremely laid back so whenever something is going wrong, you’ll likely see someone shrug, say “Ke garne?” and go back to drinking their tea.

• What’s to be done – Ke gar.ne?
• What happened – Ke bha.yo?
• Oh well – Tei.ta
• One minute – Ek chin

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Reader Interactions

October 31, 2019 at 7:57 pm

Thank you Michelle! These are the phrases that everyone should know and use when visiting another country. I’ll add to my vocabulary as many as I can remember. I downloaded the World Nomads Nepali language app on my iPad but it is very limited. I love your blog and look forward to every new piece. Thanks again!

October 31, 2019 at 8:01 pm

Thanks so much Charles! I’m so happy you found it helpful. I had that app as well. The app I recommend at the top of the post is better in my opinion for learning more words. It helped me out a lot! I still use it when I’m struggling with words haha

November 16, 2021 at 12:33 pm

Namaste for greeting and bida pau or janchu hai means bye bye

November 26, 2021 at 6:16 pm

Oh interesting… I’ve never heard those used as goodbye. Everyone I know says namaste or bye. Janchu hai technically means “I will leave” but I haven’t heard bida pau before. Thanks for letting me know.

January 23, 2022 at 5:30 am

Nepali Language is fun to learn. Thank you or teaching Nepali.

January 23, 2022 at 9:57 pm

March 2, 2024 at 1:36 am

No I ripped out my hair trying to do it

April 28, 2022 at 6:13 am

Thank You very much Michelle. I really loved the way you have explained each everything to the best at your level. Currently I am in Nepal and was curious about People of Nepal and culture. Happy that I found your blog. I have learned basic words of Nepali language. Thanks a lot! 🙂

April 29, 2022 at 3:26 am

So happy I could help! Have a wonderful time in Nepal!

August 24, 2022 at 3:59 pm

This is great idea, and really useful for the tourist for their easy traveling.

January 27, 2023 at 9:09 am

It’s very hard to learn but it is very importing to learn while you’re travelling in Nepal, thanks for sharing this important article…

January 29, 2023 at 1:25 pm

February 22, 2023 at 9:02 am

This is really informative for tourists visiting Nepal. Simple words, but can be a savior sometimes.

February 23, 2023 at 2:17 pm

Thank you Helena!

April 17, 2023 at 4:11 pm

Great content, and would be really helpful for the every tourist traveling Nepal.

April 20, 2023 at 3:26 am

April 26, 2023 at 8:15 am

Crafting words into existence, an apparition of the written world.

May 29, 2023 at 5:42 am

Learning Nepali is an enjoyable experience. I appreciate your efforts in teaching me the Nepali language.

June 13, 2023 at 7:47 am

As someone who values cultural immersion during my travels, this blog post has truly piqued my interest. I can’t wait to put these Nepali words into practice and engage with the locals on a more personal level. Thank you for compiling such a comprehensive list, and I look forward to exploring more of your content in the future. Dhanyabad!

June 13, 2023 at 9:50 am

August 17, 2023 at 7:46 am

Hi Thank you so much for Listing General Travel words. Those words are really helpful for travelers, who hike in remote Himalayas. Great work, keep it up!

August 19, 2023 at 5:17 am

Thank you so much! I’m glad you found it helpful. Best, Michelle

August 20, 2023 at 6:06 am

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the incredible effort you’ve put into creating this informative blog about Nepali words and phrases.

On a small note, I wanted to offer a friendly correction. The word “please” is pronounced as “Kri.pa.ya” in Nepali. It’s a subtle but important detail that can enhance our understanding of the language’s nuances.

August 20, 2023 at 8:35 am

Thanks for the tip! I’ve updated the post so it’s more accurate now.

November 12, 2023 at 7:02 am

Very Popular Nepali Basis Words.Really informative for beginners

December 21, 2023 at 6:00 am

NIce artical for Nepal Traveller.

December 21, 2023 at 6:15 am

Great, this is really informative idea.

January 2, 2024 at 4:47 am

Great articles

January 3, 2024 at 4:17 am

very good taught me a lot of nepali words i am nearly very fluent at Nepali now thank you

January 3, 2024 at 4:46 am

Great article.

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its a good information

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Nepal is a tiny, landlocked country surrounded by two giant neighbors, China and India. When it comes to adventure travel, Nepal is one of the best destinations in the world, with challenging trekking routes, breathtaking glaciers, and picturesque valleys. But even if you have no desire to spend a single day in hiking boots, there is so much to see and do in this unique country. But there are definitely some things worth knowing before you visit.

9 Things To Know Before You Visit Nepal

1. where is nepal .

Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal , is a landlocked country in South Asia, lying along the southern slopes of the Himalayas, with the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and India to the south, east, and west.

2. How Do I Get There And What About A Visa?

Most visitors fly into Tribhuvan International Airport, in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu . Only a small number of international airlines fly to Nepal, and they fill up fast, so if traveling over peak periods, book flights well in advance.

If entering by land, there are numerous border crossings between India, in the south of Nepal, and these can be navigated fairly easily, especially when organized through tour agencies.

Getting a visa for Nepal is easy. You can get your visa on arrival if flying or if entering by road (for most nationalities). A 15-day visa costs $25, a 30-day visa costs $40, and a 90-day visa costs $100.

3. Getting Around

Buses are the main form of public transport. Local buses run pretty much everywhere and will stop for anyone, but I’m going to say that while incredibly cheap, I don’t recommend them. Tourist buses are the most common way to get between cities and are more comfortable and less crowded than the local busses, but journeys can be long and arduous. Roads are shocking, traffic is appalling, buses stop frequently for meals/tea breaks, and a breakdown or flat tire is almost guaranteed. It once took me 7 hours to travel the 124 miles from Kathmandu to Pokhara!

Flying is the transport of choice for many visitors, and it’s definitely the fastest way to travel. When faced with the choice between a cramped 24-hour bus ride, or $100 for an internal flight, I know which one I’d choose! Bear in mind flights are weather dependent and are often canceled at the last minute.

4. Where To Stay

Accommodation is varied and plentiful. Nepal is no stranger to tourists, and no matter where you go, you’ll find a place to rest your head. The greatest variety of options can be found in the most popular tourist spots of Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan, with everything from luxurious 5-star accommodations to basic guesthouses. Prices vary substantially from region to region, but for the most part, accommodations are remarkably affordable . A teahouse on a trek can cost as little as a few dollars a night, while a safari lodge in Chitwan could set you back $250 a night.

5. Trekking

Eight of the world’s 10 highest peaks are in Nepal, as well as countless trekking routes. If you want to trek you’ll need to organize a “Trekkers Information Management System” card, and for more remote treks you’ll need a special permit. If you’re booked on a group trek, which I recommend, the tour operator should organize this on your behalf. Some interesting, unfrequented treks include the Manaslu Circuit, the Gokyo-Cho-La Pass, the Tsum Valley, the Kanchenjunga Trail, the Rolwaling Trail, and the Nar Phu Valley.

When you think of Nepal and trekking, Mt. Everest probably springs to mind, and if that’s the case, you can read more about that here . But trekking isn’t the only way to see Mt. Everest. Travelers can take a one-hour round trip flight from Kathmandu to see Mt. Everest from the air; a fantastic trip for photographers, as the airlines only sell window seats, ensuring everyone gets a great view.

When visiting Nepal, don’t miss a few amazing national parks. Chitwan National Park is a biodiversity hotspot renowned for its lush jungles, diverse wildlife, and conservation efforts. Home to Bengal tigers, one-horned rhinos, and hundreds of bird species, it offers safaris, canoe rides, and jungle walks for an immersive wildlife experience. The park’s rich ecosystem attracts nature enthusiasts worldwide.

Other national parks in Nepal worth visiting are Sagarmatha National Park, Langtang National Park near Kathmandu, Khaptad National Park in the Far Western Region, and Rara National Park with the stunning Rara Lake.

TIMS Cards and Trekking Permits

The Nepal government has authorized the Nepal Tourism Board to implement a system called the Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) to ensure the safety of popular trekking routes and control illegal trekking operations.

Trekking Permits are mandatory in Nepal for all kinds of trekkers whether they are traveling in a group or solo.  Permit fees depend on the specific trekking regions.

6. Nepal Is Much More Than Mountains

Nepal might be famous for its mountains, but there are plenty of other amazing things to do that don’t include trekking. Nepal’s bustling capital, Kathmandu, is a historic city where three ancient kingdoms meet. Highlights through the Kathmandu Valley include the Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan Durbar squares (formerly royal kingdoms), the ancient Swayambhunath, and Boudhanath Buddhist stupas, as well as Pashupatinath Hindu temple. Outside of the Kathmandu Valley, Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha, Pokhara is a vibrant and picturesque city known for Phewa Lake, and there are several safari parks like the national parks of Chitwan and Bardia, where you can see wildlife or go paragliding and bungee jumping

7. Language, Religion, And Customs

Nepali is an Indo-Aryan language, similar to Hindi spoken in India (Indian travelers should understand enough to get around). English is a secondary language spoken mostly in large cities like Kathmandu. Outside Kathmandu, English is spoken less, but getting around is still manageable. Simply smile and say Namaste , which is a traditional Hindu greeting meaning, essentially, “the divine spirit with me, bows to the divine spirit within you” or “my soul recognizes your soul.” You’ll say Namaste to everyone, and everyone will say it to you, but unlike at the end of your yoga class back home, here it’s used for pretty much everything — a greeting, goodbye, and even “pardon me, you’re in my way.” When saying Namaste, you hold your hands as if in prayer. Another good word to know is “thank you,” dhanyavad , pronounced: dahn-ya-vahd.

About 80 percent of Nepal’s residents are Hindu, 10 percent are Buddhist, and the rest are a mixed bag. The major religious festivals are a cross-pollination of both Hinduism and Buddhism. You’ll see as many Hindu symbols and temples around Nepal as you will statues and devotions to the Buddha.

Some Dos & Don’ts

If you want to be respectful in Nepal, there are a few golden rules: Don’t touch people on the head (the most sacred part of the body), don’t point with your finger (use a flat hand or your chin), don’t eat or pass food with your left hand (considered dirty and unhygienic), show respect by using both hands to give or receiving something (including money), remove your shoes before entering a temple or monastery, and always walk around a stupa clockwise.

8. Food And Drink

Nepalese cuisine is absolutely delicious, and it’s possible to have a filling and delicious meal for a few dollars. My favorites are momos , Nepal’s version of dumplings, made with curry spices, ground meats, veggies, or cheese, and served steamed or fried.

If you’re craving a taste of home, the restaurants in Thamel cater to travelers, and you’ll find plenty of familiar meals catering to western taste buds.

I love street food, but Nepalese street food has been known to cause stomach issues in some travelers! I’d advise you to stick to well-maintained and busy restaurants or, better still, take a reputable street food tour! Try Backstreet Academy’s Secret Street Food Tour to visit some of Kathmandu’s local haunts. 

Tap water is not filtered or purified in Nepal. It’s best to buy bottled water.  Avoid fresh fruit juices on the streets, and any fruits and veggies washed in tap water. Perhaps have bottled water to brush your teeth.

9. Toilets!

While westernized hotels and restaurants, and most tourist attractions have western toilets, you’ll find most local establishments and public restrooms have squat toilets. If you are used to sitting on a “porcelain throne” at home, squatting over a hole in the ground can be a little off-putting at first. But squat toilets are common throughout this part of the world, so the sooner you get used to it, the better.  Carry a packet of tissue and hand sanitizer.

Some Bonus Tips:

Plan for domestic flights delays.

Flight cancellations and delays occur frequently because of bad weather, including to and from Lukla, a gateway to the Everest Base Camp trek, and Jomsom, a gateway to the Mustang region. However, it still beats taking the long-distance buses which take ages to get to your destinations.

Nepali Rupees Cannot Be Exchanged Outside of Nepal

Denominations greater than 100 rupees notes are restricted in Nepal. International travelers coming to Nepal from neighboring countries who hope to change their currency once in Nepal are advised to carry smaller denominations only.

Getting From the Airport To Kathmandu City

To get from the airport to the city center in Kathmandu, taxis or airport shuttle buses are your options. Make sure to agree on a fare with the taxi drivers before starting your journey.

Avoid Fake Tourist Guides

Keep an eye out for overly-friendly locals at popular tourist spots, who may approach you and begin “sharing’ the history of the site.” Often these are unofficial touts, and once finished with your “tour,” they’ll demand money for their time. If someone approaches you and starts a lecture, politely cut them off and ask how much their tour will cost, if they’re reluctant to give a specific price or say “pay me what you think it’s worth,” walk away.

Don’t Buy Knives

The famous “kukri” curved knife is still part of the Nepalese army’s weapons, and it’s almost 15 inches long. While you may be keen to buy one to show off to friends at home, it’s risky. Exporting a knife from Nepal usually isn’t a problem, but that may be a different story when your flight lands at home.

Eating “Buff”

You’ll see “buff” as an item in many Nepali restaurants, it means buffalo. Cows are sacred for Hindus and most refrain from eating them, eating buffalo instead.

Prayer Wheels And Prayer Flags

Prayer Wheels: These large, cylindrical objects are found in front of Buddhist temples and are inscribed with mantras, which are supposed to help balance your karma when you spin them.

Prayer Flags: When walking around temples or in the mountains, you will see strings of multicolored flags waving in the breeze. They are called lung ta (wind horse) and are traditional Tibetan prayer flags. The flags always have five colors: blue, white, red, green, and yellow, which represent the five elements, and are inscribed with Buddhist prayers.

You’ll find prayer flags for sale in many shops, so take home some for your loved ones. Just don’t let them touch the ground, it’s disrespectful.

Don’t Talk Politics

Nepal had a decades-long, brutal civil war in the mid-’90s, was a monarchy until 2008, and is still a relatively new republic. Keep this in mind and avoid bringing up uncomfortable political topics when conversing with locals.

The 2015 Earthquake’s Effects On Nepal’s UNESCO Sites

In 2015, Nepal suffered a devastating earthquake which the country is still recovering from. The country is rebuilding, and everywhere you look you’ll find construction.

Is It Safe to Visit Nepal?

Although Nepal is generally considered a safe country, there have been isolated incidents in the past which is something to keep in mind. Group travel is always safer than solo travel, but if you want to visit Nepal solo, it would be wise to choose a more lively place.

What Is the Best Time to Visit Nepal?

To avoid the monsoon season, the best time to visit Nepal is between October and December when the skies are clear blue and the views are spectacular. June through September is the monsoon season while January and February can be very cold, especially at night.

Why Should I Visit Nepal?

Comprising of three ancient cities, Nepal is home to seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites and a myriad of monuments, sculptures, and temples. Also, Nepal offers stunning trekking trails, natural beauty, and national parks where you can go on a jungle safari and other adventure activities.

What Are Nepal’s Major Cities?

The five largest metropolitan cities in Nepal are Kathmandu, Bharatpur, Biratnagar, Pokhara, Lalitpur, and Birganj.  If you want to visit Nepal, then you will likely fly into Kathmandu unless you’re already in a neighboring country.

What Is the Most Popular UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal?

Kathmandu Valley in the hilly belt of the Central region is the most famous World Heritage site in Nepal that consists of seven distinct monument zones. The second most popular UNESCO World Heritage Site in Nepal is Lumbini, home to Maya Devi Temple.

Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, before moving to Africa at the age of 21, Sarah Kingdom is a mountain climber and guide, traveler, yoga teacher, trail runner, and mother of two. When she is not climbing or traveling she lives on a cattle ranch in central Zambia. She guides and runs trips regularly in India, Nepal, Tibet, Russia, and Ethiopia, taking climbers up Tanzania’s Mount Kilimanjaro numerous times a year.

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Common Nepali Words you should know while Travelling to Nepal

Last Updated on November 16, 2022 by Alpha Adventure Treks

The most popular activities in Nepal are trekking and adventure sports . It is best if you learn a few everyday words because you will be in a foreign environment with people speaking other languages. Although it takes years to become fluent in a language, some words and brief sentences are simple to pick up and can be used frequently in conversation.

Typically, Nepalese do not anticipate foreigners speaking their language. However, if you can speak, you can benefit them. The majority of Nepalese will be thrilled to hear whatever you have to say in their native tongue. They will be grateful that you are interested in their own tongue and culture.

By learning about the people and their way of life, you may enhance your experience in this Himalayan nation. As you walk your shanks along the hilly hills, traveling in Nepal is an enriching experience.

Your stay will be lot easier thanks to the reasonably priced amenities as well as the kind staff and competent tour guides. The main issue for you occasionally can be this linguistic barrier. Here are some simple Nepali terms and phrases to help you communicate. These will make your trip safe, enjoyable, and simple.

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Namaste – Hello

Namaste is a method to greet someone politely by joining your hands together. It’s a certain style of mannerism that impresses Nepalis, especially the elderly, upon first meeting them. So, whenever you meet someone, you may just smile and greet them with “Namaste.”

Dhanyabad- Thank you

In Nepali, it means “Thank you.” People should be thanked for their gracious welcome and assistance. They’ll be overjoyed with this without a doubt. Every time your guide or porter assists you, tell them this, and I assure you that you will receive superior service. The word is pronounced “Dhan-ya-wad.”

Ramailo Cha – Enjoying

People frequently enquired about your travels. When you are having fun, you can say “Ra-mai-lo cha.” When something is enjoyable or you enjoy visiting Nepal, you say “ramailo cha.” Say something in Nepali to praise the beauty of the mountains.

Ramro  Cha- Beautiful

Simply said, “ram-ro cha” says you like it. If you appreciate someone’s outfit or a flower you observe along the trail, you can say “ramro cha” to them.

Pheri Bhetaula – See you again

Although there is no unique Nepali phrase for “bye,” it is customary to say “Pheri Bhetaula” as you depart in order to express your gladness and hope to see them again in the future. It makes you feel good as you leave.

Maaph garnuhos =excuse me/ sorry

While to use “maaph garnuhos”: “Maaph garnuhos is generally used when apologizing, but it can also be used on occasion when attempting to navigate a congested area or draw attention to yourself.

Basic Nepali terms used during meals

The people of Nepal are incredibly devoted. It’s as normal to hear “Have you eaten?” as “How are you?” Ask the other person if he would like to eat while you are with someone else and have food served to you.

It’s a method of expressing respect. Also keep in mind that it is impolite to squander food in Nepal. When being served again, make a small inquiry. If it isn’t enough for you, you can ask a third time.

Lunch / Dinner – Khana

Breakfast / Tiffin – Nasta

A little – Ali Ali

I am full – Malai Pugyo

It’s Delicious – Ati Mitho Chha

Hot – Taato (for drinks and food)

Cold – Chiso (for drinks and food)

Water – Paani

Tea – Chiya How much is it? – Kati Bhayo

Other common Phrases:

“Jado bhayo” for I am cold.

“Garmi bhayo” for mean I feel hot.

“Huncha / Ho” for Yes (express agreement)

“Hudaina / Hunna” for No or (express disagreement)

“Hijo” for yesterday

“Aaja” for Today

“Bholi” for Tomorrow

Tapaiko naam k ho? For what is your name?

Mero naam … ho for My Name is …

You’re very beautiful. – Tapai Ekdam Raamro Hunuhunchha.

I love your country a lot. – Malai Tapaiko Desh Ekdam Mann Paryo.

Sanchai Hununchha? – How are you doing?

Tapailai Bhetera Khusi Lagyo – It’s nice to see you

Thamel (Place name) samma Janu Hunchha? – Take me to Thamel, please!

Bhaadaa Kati Ho? – How much is the fare?

Kati Time Laagchha? – How long will it take?

Nepali Language Tips while travelling to Nepal

Below are some of the tips and things to remember while communicating in Nepali language:

• Always use a pleasant tone of voice.
• Simply respond, “I don’t have,” (Chhaina), when a child on the road asks you for money. Then, turn around and leave.
• Don’t tell them directly if you feel awful about something that has to do with their culture. They’ll get upset over this.
• Learn the Nepali numbers provided above if you wish to haggle at neighborhood marketplaces.
• To establish rapport when striking up a conversation, use Nepali relationship expressions.
• If you want to go onto someone’s private property, always ask permission.
• While visiting Nepal, save this blog’s page for “Learn Nepali Words.” So, whenever you need it, you may find Nepali meaning.

The Nepalese people are incredibly friendly and will always attempt to help you in any way they can. Atithi Devo Bhava, which translates to “Guests are God,” is a saying we’ve all heard since we were young. The secret is good communication. As a result, you still need to make sure they comprehend what you are saying.

It is crucial to master Nepali words going forward. Knowing these fundamental terms will be useful for you whether you’re traveling through urban areas or rural communities. The relationships you form with the locals and your trip companions will help you better comprehend their way of life. In extreme circumstances, the ability to articulate oneself and ask for assistance can even save your life.

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नेपालमा पर्यटनको बारेमा निबन्ध | Tourism in Nepal Essay in Nepali |

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वर्षौंको दौडान पर्यटन फस्टाउन उद्योगको रूपमा विकसित भएको छ। सिंगापुर, क्यारिबियन, जापान, हंगकंग (अहिले चीनको अधीनमा), थाइल्याण्ड र यहाँसम्म कि मलेसिया जस्ता साना देशहरूले पनि पर्यटकहरूको आयको साथ ठूलो प्रगति गरेका छन्।

नेपालमा सरकार र जनतामा पर्यटनबाट हुने आय त्यस्ता देशहरूको तुलनामा आंशिक मात्र हुन्छ। यसका लागि धेरै कारणहरू हुन सक्छन्।

प्रभावकारी र ठोस कदम चालेमा नेपालको पर्यटन एक व्यावहारिक उद्योग बन्न सक्छ। सबै अवरोध र उत्पीडन जुन पर्यटकहरूलाई डराउँदछन् हटाउनु पर्छ। पर्यटन मामिलाको केन्द्रमा रहेका व्यक्तिहरू जस्तै पर्यटन मन्त्रालयका अधिकारीहरू, एम्पोरियम-होटेलियर्सका मालिकहरू आदिलाई शिष्टाचारि हुनुपर्दछ र पर्यटकहरूलाई दिइनु पर्ने आदर्श व्यवहारको ज्ञान पनि हुनुपर्दछ।

नेपाल पर्यटकहरु को लागी असंख्य आकर्षण छ। देशभरि धेरै सुन्दरता र दर्शनीय ठाउँहरू छन्। ठूला शहरहरूमा धेरै राम्रा होटलहरू छन् र त्यहाँ राजमार्गमा टुरिष्ट कम्प्लेक्सहरू छन्। त्यहाँ धेरै स्थानहरू छन् जहाँ पर्यटकहरूले साहसिक खेलहरूको मज्जा लिन सक्छन्। नेपालमा यति धेरै प्राचीन मन्दिरहरू, मस्जिदहरू, किल्लाहरू र अन्य ऐतिहासिक स्थानहरू छन् जुन विभिन्न देशका पर्यटकहरू हेर्न जान चाहन्छन्।

हाम्रो दूतावासहरूले सबै महत्त्वपूर्ण चीजहरू मानिस र सरकारहरूलाई अन्य देशहरूको वस्तुहरू र स्थानहरूका बारे आपूर्ति गर्नुपर्दछ जुन पर्यटकहरूलाई आकर्षित गर्न सक्दछन्। पर्यटकको आगमन र नेपालमा बस्न सकेसम्म सजिलो, पहुँचयोग्य र बढी सजिलो भएको हुनुपर्दछ।

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पर्यटन संसारको एक ठूलो उद्योग को रूप मा उदाएको छ। विगत दुई दशकको अवधिमा द्रुत गतिमा विकास भइरहेको यस संस्थाले आज विश्वको उत्पादनको प्रतिशत भन्दा बढी हिस्सा ओगटेको छ र विश्वव्यापी रूपमा करीव १५० करोड मानिसहरूलाई रोजगार दिन्छ। दोस्रो विश्वयुद्धको अन्त्य देखि, यो विशाल राजस्व र वृद्धि सम्भावित विकास र आज एक अद्वितीय प्राकृतिक नवीकरणीय स्रोत उद्योग को रूप मा खडा छ।

पर्यटन — यात्रामा आधारित मनोरन्जनले मानिसहरूलाई परिवर्तन गर्ने ठाउँहरू र दैनिक जीवनको एकलताबाट विश्राम प्रदान गर्दछ। यसले विभिन्न राष्ट्रका मानिसहरूलाई एक साथ ल्याउँदछ, तिनीहरूलाई एक अर्काको परम्परा र जीवनको अन्य पक्षहरूको नजिकको सम्पर्कमा आउन अनुमति दिदै। यसले सुन्दर देशको प्राकृतिक सौन्दर्य र विगतका सम्पदालाई अन्य देशहरूका लागि देखाउँदछ। प्रक्रियामा प्राप्त ज्ञान र अनुभवले अझ बढी समझ र सहिष्णुता निम्त्याउन सक्छ र विश्व शान्तिको प्रवर्धन पनि गर्न सक्दछ।

पर्यटन सामाजिक, सांस्कृतिक वा वातावरणीय अवरोध पैदा गर्न सक्छ। सबैभन्दा ठूलो चिन्ता भनेको वातावरणलाई हुने क्षतिको हो। अधिक पर्यटकहरूलाई आकर्षित गर्न, विशाल रिसोर्टहरू निर्माण गरिन्छन् जुन स्थानीय आर्किटेक्चरल शैली वा ईकोलजीलाई ध्यानमा राख्दैनन्। अन्धाधुन्ध निर्माण र पर्यटकलाई पानी र फोहोर मैला सुविधा र मनोरञ्जनात्मक व्यवस्था प्रदान गर्ने प्रयासको परिणामस्वरुप प्राकृतिक प्रणालीहरु नष्ट हुनेछन्। वातावरणीय स्रोतहरूको अत्यधिक प्रयोगले पारिस्थितिक सन्तुलनलाई बाधा पुर्‍याउँछ।

सुरक्षित पर्यटन प्रवर्द्धन गर्न यो एक लाभदायक उद्योग नै रहेको सुनिश्चित गर्दै पर्यटनको बृद्धिमा अवरोध पैदा गर्ने कारकहरू बुझ्नु र प्रभावकारिता बुझ्नु आवश्यक छ।

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नेपालमा पर्यटन को बारेमा निबन्ध 250 शब्दमा

पर्यटनको अर्थ आनन्द, मनोरंजन, दृश्यावलोकन इत्यादिको लागि भ्रमण गर्नु भन्ने हो । संस्कृति, कला, ऐतिहासिक एवम्, धार्मिक स्थलहरू पनि पर्यटकहरूलाई आकर्षित गर्दछन् । नेपालका हिममंडित शिखहरू, हिमनदी, नदी, गुफा, ताल, मन्दिर, स्तूप, प्राकृतिक वनस्पति तथा जनावरहरूको कारण पर्यटकहरूका लागि यो स्वर्ग हो ।

पर्यटन दुई प्रकारका हुन्छन् - एक आन्तरिक पर्यटन र दोस्रो अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्यटन । जब कुनै नेपाली देशको एक भागबाट अर्को भागको भ्रमण गर्छ भने त्यो आन्तरिक पर्यटन हो । अन्य देशको भ्रमणलाई अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्यटन भनिन्छ ।

नेपालमा पर्यटनको ठूलो महत्त्व हुन्छ । यो कैयन् विधिबाट उपयोगी हुन्छ । सर्वप्रथम यो विदेशी मुद्राको एउटा मुख्य स्रोत हो । हाम्रो देशले पर्यटकहरूबाट होटल , रेस्टुराँ ट्रेवल एजेन्सी , ट्रेकिंग एजेन्सीहरू इत्यादिको माध्यमद्वारा रुपियाँ आर्जन गर्छ । दोस्रो कुरा , हामी पर्यटकहरूको संस्कृतिका राम्रा राम्रा कुराहरू ग्रहण गर्दछौं र हाम्रो संस्कृति पर्यटकहरूका साथ अन्य देशहरूमा जान्छ । यस प्रकार संस्कृतिको आदान - प्रदान हुन्छ । त्यस्तै पर्यटकहरू हाम्रो सामाजिक प्रथा, शिष्टाचार र रहन - सहनसँग परिचित हुन्छन् । तेस्रो कुरा, पर्यटनसँग सम्बन्धित उद्योगहरू विकसित हुन्छन् । पर्यटकहरूका लागि स्तरीय होटेल, रेस्टुराँ इत्यादिको स्थापना हुन्छ । चौथो कुरा, हाम्रो हस्तकलाबाट मुग्ध भई उनीहरू किन्छन् । माग देखेर यस्ता सुन्दर वस्तुहरूको उत्पादन अत्यधिक परिमाणमा हुन्छ । पाँचौ कुरा, पर्यटनले अन्य देशहरूका साथ राम्रो सम्बन्धको स्थापना गर्दछ ।

नेपालमा पर्यटन वि.सं. २००८ सालदेखि प्रारम्भ भएको हो , जब नेपाल अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय पर्यटन संघको सदस्य भयो । वि.सं .२०१४ मा २,०५६ पर्यकटहरू नेपाल आए । त्यसपछि पर्यटकको संख्या बढीरहेको छ । वि.सं. २०४८ सम्म २ ९, २ ९ ५ पर्यटक नेपालमा आए । सन् १ ९९ ८ मा समस्त ' नेपालमा नेपाल भ्रमण वर्ष १ ९९ ८ ' नामक उत्सव मनाइयो । अनेकौं समस्याहरूको बावजूद पनि नेपाल पर्यटनमा प्रगति गरिरहेको छ ।

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नेपालमा पर्यटन को बारेमा निबन्ध 300 शब्दमा

देशका विभिन्न स्थानहरूमा र विदेशमा विशेष लक्षहरू र दृष्टिकोणका साथ यात्रा र त्यस ठाउँका सबै घटनाहरू पत्ता लगाउन र अनुभव गर्न पर्यटन भनिन्छ। यद्यपि मानव समाजमा प्राचीन कालदेखि नै पर्यटन व्याप्त छ, तर यसले समयको साथ अभूतपूर्व घटनाक्रमको अनुभव गरेको छ। आधुनिक मानव जीवनमा पर्यटनले महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका खेलेको छ। आजकल पर्यटन कुनै व्यक्तिको कल्पनामा सीमित छैन। आधुनिक युगमा यसलाई उद्योग मानिन्छ। विश्वका अधिकांश देशहरूले पर्यटन उद्योगको विकासको लागि कदम चालेका छन्।

हाम्रो देशमा पर्यटनका लागी धेरै सम्भावना र बाटोहरु छन। हाम्रो देश प्राकृति विविधताले भरिएको देश हो र यहाँ विभिन्न प्रकारका प्राकृतिक परिवर्तनहरु देखिन सकिन्छ। बिश्वको चौध वटा ठुलो शिखरहर मध्ये आठ वटा नेपाल मा छन जुन बिश्व कै ठुलो हिमाल सगरमाथा हो। हाम्रो देश सुन्दर वन जङ्गल, पशुपंक्षि र संस्कृतिले भरिएको छ। जहाँ पर्यटकको लागि धेरै आकर्षक को केन्द्र बनेको छ।

पर्यटन को फाइदा:

पर्यटन को क्षेत्र धेरै व्यापक छ। पृथ्वीको सतहमा कहिँ पनि यात्रा गर्न यो पर्याप्त छ। विभिन्न ठाउँ र देशहरूको यात्राले त्यस स्थानको सभ्यता, संस्कृति, सामाजिक चलनहरू आदिको सही ज्ञान दिन्छ। पर्यटकहरूले यी सबैको फाइदा लिन्छन्। तसर्थ, पर्यटनले देशहरूबीच प्रेम, सद्भावना, भ्रातृत्व र मित्रता बढाउँदै शान्तिपूर्ण सहअस्तित्वलाई बढावा दिन्छ। पर्यटकहरु विभिन्न स्थानहरु को यात्रा बाट धेरै मानसिक सन्तुष्टि प्राप्त गर्छ । मानव दिमागले धेरै नयाँ ठाउँहरू र चीजहरू हेरेर र अपरिचितहरूको सम्पर्कमा आउँदा आनन्द प्राप्त गर्दछ। पर्यटनले विभिन्न स्थानमा आर्थिक स्थिति र राजनीतिक अवस्थाको बारेमा विचार सिर्जना गर्दछ। यसले पर्यटकहरूको आर्थिक विकास र राजनीतिक चेतनाको विकासतिर लैजान्छ। पर्यटनले धर्मको प्रवर्धन र राजनीतिक जागरूकता बढाउन मद्दत गर्दछ।

आधुनिक युगमा पर्यटन उद्योगको विकास:

आधुनिक युगमा पर्यटनलाई एक उद्योग मानिन्छ। यसको कारण विभिन्न पर्यटन स्थलहरूको विकासले धेरै पर्यटकहरूलाई आकर्षित गर्दछ। यसको परिणाम स्वरूप यसले अप्रत्यक्ष रूपमा राज्य वा देशको आर्थिक विकासमा योगदान पुर्‍याउँछ। त्यसकारण, आज विश्वका धेरै देशहरू पर्यटन उद्योगको विकासमा ध्यान दिइरहेका छन्। हाम्रो देश नेपाल यसको लागि एक विशेष विभाग छ।

मानव जीवनको सबै पक्ष सुधार गर्न पर्यटनले महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका खेल्छ। यसले देशभित्र राष्ट्रिय एकता स्थापित गर्नमा मात्र सहयोग पुर्‍याउँदैन तर अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय सदभावनाको  स्थापनालाई पनि मद्दत गर्दछ। यदि सरकार र जनता यस बारे सचेत छन् र एक अर्कालाई सहयोग गर्दछन्, तब पर्यटन उद्योग अझ बढ्ने आशा गरिन्छ।

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नेपालमा पर्यटन को बारेमा निबन्ध 500 शब्दमा

हाम्रो देश नेपाल प्राकृतिक सौन्दर्य उपहार, स्रोत र आश्चर्यमा धनी छ। त्यहाँ सांस्कृतिक, ऐतिहासिक र धार्मिक महत्त्वका धेरै स्थानहरू र चीजहरू छन्। सगरमाथा, विश्वको सबैभन्दा अग्लो शिखर नेपालमा छ। हामी यसमा गर्व गर्छौं। हिउँले ढाकिएको पहाड चुचुरो, सुन्दर जल स्रोत, सम्मोहन सौन्दर्यको हरियो वन, वनस्पति र जीव जन्तु आदिले हरेक वर्ष धेरै पर्यटकहरूलाई प्रलोभनमा पार्छन्। हामीले पर्यटन आकर्षण गर्न शान्तिमय वातावरण कायम राख्न सकेका छौं।

नेपाल पर्यटन प्रबर्द्धनका लागि उपयुक्त ठाउँका रूपमा परिचित छ। हाम्रो देश प्रकृतिले सजिएको देश हो। प्रकृतिले हामीलाई धेरै चीजहरू प्रदान गरेको छ जुन पर्यटकहरूले मन पराउँछन्। केहि पर्यटकहरु यहाँ प्राकृतिक सुन्दरता र आश्चर्यको आनन्द लिन आउँछन्। ती मध्ये केही पर्वतारोहण र पर्वतारोहणका लागि हाम्रो देश भ्रमण गर्छन्। केही हाम्रो इतिहास, संस्कृति, धर्म आदिका बारे मा केहि जान्न चाहान्छन्।

हामी देख्न सक्छौं कि केही पर्यटक यहाँ छुट्टीको मजा लिन आउँछन्। धेरै टूरिस्टहरू ट्रिपिंग र पर्वतारोहणका लागि प्राकृतिक सौन्दर्यहरू र खोज्नेहरूलाई खुशी भेटाउछन। हाम्रो इतिहास, संस्कृति, यसको बारेमा रमाइलो गर्नको लागि र हाम्रो पवित्रताको सम्बन्धमा जन्नका लागि नेपाल आउँछन्।

पर्यटनले नेपालमा महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका खेल्छ। हामी यसबाट धेरै फाइदा लिन सक्छौं। पहिलो, हामी विदेशी मुद्रा कमाउन सक्छौं जुन हाम्रो विकासको लागि प्रयोग गर्न सकिन्छ। धेरै मानिस पर्यटन सम्बन्धित कार्यालयहरु मा रोजगार छन्। यसैले यसले बेरोजगारीका समस्याहरूलाई कम गर्न मद्दत गर्दछ। पर्यटकहरूले हाम्रो सामानहरू, क्यारिजहरू र हाम्रो देशको मूल लेखहरू खरीद गर्छन्।

परिणाम स्वरूप, हाम्रो कुटीर उद्योगहरूले लाभ लिन सक्दछन्। पर्यटनले हाम्रो होटेल उद्योगलाई मद्दत गर्दछ। तिनीहरू राम्रा होटलहरूमा बस्न चाहन्छन्। धेरै महँगो र राम्रा होटलहरूले उनीहरूलाई सेवाहरू प्रदान गर्दै आएका छन्। त्यस्तै गरी, धेरै पर्यटक गाइडहरू र भरियाहरू यसमा कार्यरत छन्।

हामी पर्यटकहरूबाट उनीहरूको भाषाहरू, संस्कृति र परम्परा सिक्न सक्छौं। तिनीहरूले हामीबाट धेरै कुरा पनि सिक्छन्। हाम्रो राष्ट्रको ख्याति र महिमा चौडा हुन्छ किनकि उनीहरू उनीहरूका साथीहरू र आफन्तहरूका लागि उनीहरूको उपलब्धी हुन सक्छन्। हाम्रो देश नेपाल विश्वको बाँकी भागमा परिचित हुनेछ। जब तिनीहरूले हाम्रो राम्रो संस्कृति, परम्परा र चीजहरू अवलोकन गर्छन्, उनीहरू तिनीहरूको देशमा यस्ता कुराहरू फैलाउदछन्।

पर्यटन को केही बेफाइदाहरु छन्। केहि संक्रमित रोगहरु पर्यटकहरु द्वारा फैलाउन सकिन्छ; यो यसको खराब प्रभाव हो। पर्यटन को कारण, केहि सौन्दर्य स्थानहरु प्रदूषित हुँदैछन्। हामी धेरै बोतलहरू, प्लास्टिकको झोला र अन्य देख्न सक्दछौं उच्च शिखरमा सगरमाथा पनि देखिन सकिन्छ । केही पर्यटक आपराधिक हुन सक्छन्। तिनीहरू यहाँ अपराध गर्न सक्छन्।

नेपालमा पर्यटन को क्षेत्र मा केहि समस्याहरु छन्। मुख्य समस्याहरू यातायात र सुरक्षा हुन्। अधिकांश सौन्दर्य ठाउँहरू दुर्गम क्षेत्रहरूमा अवस्थित छन्। हामीले यी सबै स्थानहरूमा जानका लागि सडकहरू निर्माण गरेका छैनौं। हामीले केवल वायु सेवाहरूमा भर पर्नु पर्छ। त्यस्तै सुरक्षाको समस्याले पर्यटकको संख्या घटाएको छ। त्यहाँ दुर्गम क्षेत्रहरूमा मानक होटलहरू छैनन्। हामीले पर्यटकहरुलाई नेपालमा पर्यटन प्रबर्धन गर्न सबै तहमा सुविधा प्रदान गर्नु पर्छ।

हामी नेपालमा पर्यटन विकास गर्नका लागि धेरै काम गर्न जरुरी छ। हामीले नेपालमा पर्यटन प्रवर्द्धन गर्न प्रयास गर्नुपर्दछ। नेपालमा फ्लोरिश टुरिज्मको लागी सरकारले छुट्टै कार्यक्रम शुरू गर्नु पर्छ। सम्बन्धित सबै क्षेत्रहरूले यसलाई बढावा दिन उच्च प्राथमिकता दिने अपेक्षा गरिएको छ। होटल प्रणालीलाई सुधार गरिनुपर्दछ। सरकारले पर्यटकहरूलाई यातायात सुविधा र सुरक्षा प्रदान गर्नुपर्दछ। त्यसो भए, अधिक र अधिक पर्यटकहरू हाम्रो मातृभूमि भ्रमण गर्न प्रलोभित हुनेछन्।यो हाम्रो राष्ट्रिय अर्थतन्त्रको एक महत्वपूर्ण हिस्सा हुन सक्छ।

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Tourism in Nepal Essay

People always seek some form of change in their life. They want a short-term break from their routine works. For this, they leave their original places temporarily to visit new places and observe new things. In a sense, this kind of brief movement of people for recreational purposes and a wide range of services targeted for them can be termed as tourism. In recent years, tourism has developed itself as a vital industry involving huge investment and creating millions of jobs for people worldwide.

Nepal is one of the important tourist destinations from a historical and natural point of view. The geographical diversity, favorable climate, linguistic diversity, religious tolerance, etc attract both domestic and international tourists to Nepal. Thus, the majority of tourists around the globe come to Nepal to enjoy natural beauties. Thus, tourism in Nepal has remained a strong economic pillar with a nearly 8% contribution to Nepal’s GDP. Nepal is rich in various factors that have made tourism of Nepal to flourish.

The Great Himalayan Trail

The region from Kanchanjunga to Saipal Himal is known as the Great Himalayan Trail. Kanchanjunga Conservation Area, Makalu Barun National Park, Sagarmatha National Park lie in the Eastern part of this region. In the middle part, there are Langtang Himal, Gosainkunda, Gaurisankar Himal, and in the western part there lies Manang, Mustang, Mugu, and Dolpa. Tourist can observe varieties of flora and fauna in this region and is one of the major attraction for foreign tourists in Nepal.

Natural Beauty

Nepal is rich in natural beauties. Snow-capped mountains, green forests, caves, waterfalls, lakes, rivers, etc. are major natural attractions of Nepal. Most of the tourists come to enjoy these beauties in Nepal. Rara Lake, Phewa Lake, Davies Fall, Mahendra Caves, Gosainkunda, Mustang e.t.c are the beautiful destinations of Nepal.

Historical and Religious Attractions

Nepal is famous all over the world for its unique and artistic historical and religious sites. Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Janakpur, Muktinath, Sworgadwari, Pashupatinath, Muktinath, Krishna Temple are the major religious and cultural places of Nepal. Moreover, the ancient palaces inside Kathmandu Valley like Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square are also remarkable historical sites in Nepal. The woodcraft, and ancient art and architecture of Nepal allure tourists.

Climatic Diversity

Nepal has climatic diversity within itself. The diversity in climate has resulted in the diversity of natural vegetation. There is a sub-tropical climate in the Southern part, temperate climate in the middle and cold climate in the northern part of Nepal. This gives the opportunity to the tourists to experience almost all the climatic conditions found in the world in Nepal. Thus, Nepal has the potentiality to develop a tourism business in all parts of the country.

Eight mountain peaks above the altitude of 8000m (Kanchanjunga, Lhoste, K2, Cho Oyu e.t.c) including the highest peak of the world Mt.Everest of height 8848m are in Nepal. These mountain peaks are suitable for mountaineering. The Koshi, the Gandaki, the Karnali, and other rivers are suitable for rafting. For trekking, Annapurna Conservation Area, Solukhumbu, Langtang, Helambu are famous in the world. The Bhotekoshi River is suitable for Bunjee Jumping and Sarangkoy of Pokhara is famous for Paragliding. These prospects of adventure have increased the growth of tourism in Nepal.

Cultural Diversity

According to the census of Nepal 2068 BS, people of 125 different castes with their unique cultures are residing inside Nepal. Moreover, 123 distinct languages are spoken inside Nepal. Nepalese culture is the result of the fusion of Indo-Aryan and Tibeto-Mongolian influences. Nepalese culture includes ethnic, tribal, and social variations along with the cultural assets in the form of feasts, festivals, folk dances, folk music, foods, drinks, and much more. Nepal is considered a beautiful garden where people of different castes and subcastes bloom. Nepalis believe in “ Unity in Diversity “ and it is the specialty of Nepalese culture.

Flora and Fauna

Nepal is rich in flora and fauna because of climatic and topographic diversity. Different parts of the country have been developed as a protected area, National parks, and hunting reserves. Wildlife tourism is also regarded as one main source of tourism in Nepal. 208 mammal species like Bengal Tiger, One-horned Rhino, Asiatic Elephant, Indian Pangolin, etc, and over 900 species of birds such as Danphe, pheasants, stork, spiny babbler, etc exist in Nepal.

The Tourism industry has offered multiple benefits to the nation. Many Nepalese people are employed in tourism sectors like travel agencies, Five Star Hotels, Airlines, bus services, guides, and more. Cottage Industries have flourished in Nepal as tourists buy Nepalese curio items, handicrafts, wooden crafts, idols, and more. Because of the tourism business, the natural, cultural and religious assets of Nepal are rapidly being conserved. Moreover, the campaign Visit Nepal 2020 has declared the year 2020 as the “Tourism Year of Nepal”. Thus, the tourism industry of Nepal is contributing to Nepal’s development directly and conservation initiatives indirectly.

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• Last Updated on Apr 9, 2020

Nepal is known for being one of the most famous travel destinations in the world. With thousands of tourists visiting the county every year, Tourism in Nepal has soared to new heights. Nepal has become a popular tourist hotspot. The capital city of the country, Kathmandu and the city of lakes, Pokhara are the top cities in the country to see a sharp increase in the number of tourists in recent years. With trekking routes to Everest and Annapurna flooded by foreigners throughout the year, the trekking has added a boost to increase the tourism market. From UNESCO world heritage sites to different ancient landmarks, from a diverse ethnic community to experiencing different cultures and traditions, all of which have been successful to catch the interest of foreigners to visit the country of Nepal.

So how did Nepal, a small country in South East Asia become a hub, which has been successful to attract travelers from all around the world? To get a better grasp on how this developing country made its way to be one of the top global tourism industries, let us take a look at how this all began.   

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History of tourism in nepal.

The History of Tourism in Nepal began, after the first successful expedition of Tenzing Norgay and Sir Edmund Hillary to reach the top of Everest. Before 1951, tourism was not an option for the country as the Rana Regime had banned any foreigners from entering the country. It wasn’t after the successful ascent of Everest that tourism had started to bloom in Nepal. In 1956, the National Planning Council on Tourism was established. With an addition to the National tourist Development Board establishment in the same year and Royal Nepal Airlines Corporation starting its services in 1959, the tourism just exploded in Nepal.

In the 1960’s and early 1970s hippies started to notice Nepal as the place to get an abundant amount of marijuana and hashish. The government started to notice the event and banned the selling of marijuana and hashish in 1973. This became a turning point in the tourism sector of Nepal. More and more people started to visit the country for its traditional culture and religion. With a high inflow of refugees from Tibet Buddhism started to become popular. As the community became diverse, in the 1980’s Nepal tourism board formally started to promote Nepal as a great destination for traveling. After the 2000’s the country is seeing a rise with the tourist inflow every year. Thousands of travelers are coming to Nepal to explore its pristine natural beauty and to observe the vast and rich cultures and traditions that it holds with its diverse religious communities.

Development of Tourism in Nepal

The popularity of tourism surged in Nepal after the country started to better care about its natural atmosphere(Resources) which helped in the Development of Tourism in the country. Nepal was recognized as the world’s second-richest country in water sources. This helped in promoting cities like Pokhara(known as the city of Lakes). With the capital bustling with tourists because of the one and only international airport (Tribhuvan International Airport) in the country, Kathmandu started to become the center for setting up hotels and restaurants to receive the foreign guests. Everest was already the top destination for all travelers visiting Nepal but began to change as new trekking routes started to come into operation. Pokhara made a big contribution by promoting trekking adventures around its city and surrounding mountain valleys.  An example is a famous trek to the base camp of Mt Annapurna(8091m, 26,545ft).

With the Everest trails flooded by tourists and travelers, new exploration options to some of the world’s highest mountains became popular. Actually, there’s more. 8 of the top 10 highest peaks in the world lie in Nepal. So you can see why the trekking became a famous tourism boot for the country. With cities and trekking becoming rapidly popular, adventure activities like paragliding, zipline, bungee jumping, rafting, and more started to get high responses from travelers. But, this isn’t all.

• Nepal holds a rich forest area with diverse flora and fauna which is a curiosity to  foreign scientists
• The country holds many UNESCO World heritage sites and popular landmarks famous throughout the world
• The addition of jungle safari in Chitwan was a huge boot to the Asian traveling market which increased the inflow of foreigners
• Lumbini the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha lies in Nepal and brought Buddhists from all around the world. 

Scope of Tourism in Nepal

Now lies the question. What can Nepal offer to its travelers and increase the scope of the tourism industry to grow itself to greater heights? The answer is rather simple. The Scope of tourism in Nepal extends from the east to the west, from the north to the south, from the air and to the land. With many rivers, lakes and water sources in the country, rafting and boating have and can become a better attraction to foreigners. The paragliding, hot air balloon, bungee, and Zipline through the air are seeing more interaction for foreign adventurers. Mountain biking, trekking, city tours, and site visits, and jungle safari is definitely one that brings excitement to travelers and foreigners by connecting them with the local traditions and culture and with the pristine natural atmosphere of Nepal. All of this plays a vital role to increase the scope of the tourism industry throughout the country. Every year new adventure activities like rock climbing and trekking adventures are popping up one after another in the country. If the Government of Nepal can manage all of its resources properly, the tourism sector of the nation can grow to greater heights in the international tourism sector.

Possibilities of Tourism in Nepal

The Possibility of Tourism in Nepal is actually, at a potentially high level. This has to do with its geographical location, its culture and traditions, landmarks, and probably the most important factor, is its natural beauty. Nepal has many forests, mountain valleys, and river trails. This is a major attraction to tourists who seek out quiet time with their families. Many travelers like to explore the nature and culture of the people. Nepal offers 101 ethnic groups with over 92 different languages. With vast culture and traditions, it is always a treat for the foreigners to observe the life of different communities in Nepal.

The mountain valleys hold the high snow peak mountains. Some famous ones are probably Everest, Annapurna, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Mardi Himal, etc. All the trails around the mountain region are being developed at a rapid pace with many hotels and lodges being set up all around the routes. Foreigners or travelers who visit Nepal, love to watch the high mountains and the trekking option available around these mountain trails. How can we forget the 10 UNESCO world heritage sites and different ancient and historical landmarks? These landmarks can be converted to sightseeing trips for the foreigners. Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha has many monasteries and Buddhist temples that are and can attract more inflow of tourists.

Also, the natural parks like the Chitwan National Park, Sagarmatha National Park , and the Bardia National Park can be included with many adventure activities like Jungle Safari, Jeep Safari, Zoo visit, Wildlife viewing center, and more. Other activities like Paragliding, Bungee jumping, rafting, Zipline, Mountain Biking, and more are being developed at a rapid pace. Such activities are popular throughout the world and are gathering the attention of many adventurers and travelers visiting Nepal.

Advantages of Tourism in Nepal

Tourism heavily influences the working of Nepal's government. The advantages of tourism start with the following points

The main source of foreign currency

Tourism is the number one source to generate foreign currency in Nepal. As the tourism sector grows and more foreigners spend their time in Nepal, the inflow of the currency directly uplifts the working of the country. As Nepal imports more goods than exporting its local products, the foreign currency is the highest number two source to generate money for the country to compete internationally.

Supports handicraft and Cottage Industries

Foreigners take a keen interest in handicraft goods made from the local products using raw material available in the country. Goods like carpers, status, portraits are at a high demand by travelers. This helps the community to grow. It also expands the popularity of the Nepalese people’s handiwork throughout the world.

Development of Infrastructure

The Nepal Government after seeing tourism flourish in the country have given a lot of focus to develop facilities for the foreigner and travelers from all around the world. This helps to develop better infrastructure in the Country which benefits the citizens of the country as a whole.

Conservation of Art and Culture

When foreigners visit the country, they get to experience the local culture and traditions. Historical site visits and observing the art and architecture of famous UNESCO world heritage sites and landmarks help the country to spread its religious norms and values throughout the world.

Increase in Trade

As the tourism industry started to develop in the country, the demands for locally made goods and products started to increase in the global market. This boosts the economy of local businesses and the country as a whole.

Publicity throughout the World

Tourism helps us to spread our influence in the world. Names of sites like Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Muktinath, Swayambhunath, Lumbini, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Davis Falls, Phewa Lake, and more have been successfully spread in the world. This has led to an increase in tourist inflow to watch visit these places and its surroundings. This helps to generate easy income for people around the landmarks and +

Importance of Tourism in Nepal 

The importance of tourism in Nepal is a business supporting its workers. From tourism, the Country has many benefits. Of which the most two important is basically the following:

1. Local Handicrafts industry, RestaurSupports ants and Hotels

Tourism in places like Kathmandu and Pokhara influences the Hotels and restaurant businesses. It also directly influences buying locally made handicrafts that the citizens show less interest in.

2. Helps to Grow the economy of the Nation as a whole

The main importance of Tourism is that it is the second-best method to generate an economy for the country. With the high inflow of tourists, the spending of their currencies provides a great income source to the less important currency of Nepal. This helps to develop the country's resources and help to develop the life of people as a whole.

Present Situation of Tourism in Nepal 

The situation of the Tourism industry in Nepal has taken a dire turn. This year, which was supposed to be the #visitnepal2020 (the slogan for the tourism year) went in ruins for the country. With the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan, China the virus has spread throughout the world. With travel bans and countries in lockdown, no one wants to leave their home. This has affected the tourism industry very hard. With the loss inflow of tourists, many organizations, companies, and businesses in the country are having a hard economical downfall. On March 30, 2020, the total cases for the coronavirus reached a total of 740,000 people who tested positive. It would have been easier if there was a cure for this pandemic. However, as the virus is never seen before type, the cure is still not available. The total number of people dead in the world crosses 35000. In Nepal, 4 deaths were confirmed with no accurate data of the positive number of cases reported. With such a situation in the world, travelers were banned from going out of their country. Even in Nepal, quarantine has become a usual activity since March 24, 2020. With every business that depends on tourism for a proper income generation, it all came to a Halt until further notice.  

Tourism in Nepal Statistics 

Tourism in Nepal can be estimated by some statistical data. Let us take a look at the year 2018. In this year, the ranks for the tourist with respect to their country are, 

• United Kingdom

If you take a look at their purpose for visiting, 703,843 people visited the county for holiday, 187,692 for pilgrimage tours, 169,180 for trekking, and 112,357 people for other reasons. The Shree number in just 2018 helps to look at the growth rate for each sector in the tourism industry. We have listed the arrivals of tourists from 2012 to 2018 through a chart which shows the staggering increase in the number of visitors to come to Nepal for exploring. 

For the Nepal statistics on tourism, we can see how important the country is prioritizing itself to better improve the tourism sector. 

Prospects of Tourism in Nepal 

Nepal has many prospects for tourism. From ancient art and architecture to historical landmarks the country is shaped around ancient architectural buildings surrounded by a beautiful natural atmosphere. The country has flatlands, rocky hilly trails, and high mountain valleys which shows the geographical diversity in the country. With this diversity, many options and services can be created to make the tourism industry boom in the country. Some Prospects the might play a key role are:

Pilgrimage and Spiritual significance

Exploring pilgrimage destinations that are scattered throughout the nation. Nepal is a Hindu country, which has numerous ancient pilgrimage sites. The Kathmandu Valley alone houses the famous Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath and several other temples and monuments which have a rich cultural significance. Janaki Mandir in Janakpur, Tengboche Monastery in the Everest trail, Lumbini, Muktinath, Gosainkunda, and etc are just a few which are scarred throughout the nation. Moreover, the Himalayas are considered to have a huge spiritual significance to the Tibetan Buddhist culture.

City and Mountain Visits

The capital city of Kathmandu holds 7 of the 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal and offers a sightseeing adventure to observe the rich cultural heritage of Nepal. If we look at Pokhara( the city of lakes), it is a popular destination with many famous site visits and trekking options around the region. Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Gautam Buddha and Chitwan, is the home of the rarest animals in Nepal. These city tours will have great help in making the tourists engage with the people around the region.  Trekking and mountaineering have always been the beginning of the start of tourism in Nepal. Of the world’s 14 highest peaks above 8,000 m, eight of them are held by the country of Nepal. The trekking trails and mountain views around these paths are a treat to the eyes of foreigners. With local people's rich culture and lifestyle around these mountain visits, it attracts the tourists. They take their experience home and share it around which is a free advertisement for the country. Just the mountain trekking alone sees thousands of tourists visiting the country.  

Natural experience and adventure activities it offers

The tropical jungles of Nepal hold some of the rarest wildlife habitats in South East Asia. The One-Horned Rhinoceros, The Royal Bengal Tiger, Snow Leopard, Red panda, and Musk Deers are just a name of new rare species seen in the region. The nature conservation centers house more than 850 species of birds in various parts of the country. With national parks providing adventure activities of Jungle safari, Nepal can see a rise in its tourism. Nepal is also popular with its adventure activities through its natural resources. Paragliding, Bungee, mountain biking, boating, zipline, etc are just to name a few. 

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Budhathoki becomes first police officer to receive silver play button, experts stress recognition of indigenous communities’ rights to foster sustainable tourism.

KATHMANDU, May 4: Nepal has gained worldwide popularity as an excellent destination for tourists to showcase the beauty of the Himalayas and experience expeditions. Nepal is home to eight of the world’s highest peaks, each over 8,000 meters, with Mount Everest being a particularly adventurous tourist destination.

In the Himalayan region, indigenous communities have enriched the beauty of the tourist spots through their lifestyles, authentic cultures, languages, foods, customs, histories, indigenous knowledge and traditions. The tourist spots in Nepal have been adorned with the uniqueness of these indigenous communities. Therefore, to achieve sustainable tourism, experts suggest identifying and prioritizing the main contributors in preserving and protecting the true essence and beauty of tourist destinations.

Expert Ram Kumar Pandey suggested that the mountains and the Himalayas should be seen not as problems, but as opportunities.

He said, “We have continued to follow and adopt the traditional cultural heritages as our intangible heritages.” He  stated that protecting and promoting our culture is not only the responsibility but also the right of all Nepalis. This matter has been guaranteed as the Right to Language and Culture in Article 32 (3) of the Constitution of Nepal, which states, “Every community residing in Nepal shall have the right to preserve and promote its language, script, culture, cultural civilization and heritage.”

Expert Pandey believes that people living in the mountainous region have been managing locally available resources sustainably as part of their tradition. However, due to the lack of access to mainstream state functioning, their rights-based issues have been neglected.

“In the mountainous region, a specific economic and social system has been developed based on the geographical terrain,” said Pandey, “The developmental blueprint of the lowlands cannot be implemented there, and therefore the state needs to formulate plans and policies considering the demographic features suited to the mountainous region.”

Nepal's economy is progressing through the tourism sector, which is the only sector generating foreign exchange earnings without exporting any goods and services. Moreover, the major source of income in the tourism sector comes in the form of revenue from mountain climbing.

According to the Mountaineering Regulation, 2059, there is a provision to impose Rs 1.1 million on each foreign climber during the spring season for climbing Everest, while each Nepali needs to pay Rs 75,000. For climbing Mt Everest, a foreign climber spends at least Rs 3 to Rs 10 million.

“From the small portion of an amount raised by the state from climbers seeking to climb the highest peaks could potentially ensure equal access of indigenous communities to receive their basic necessities safeguarding their rights,” said Ang Tshering Sherpa, Chief Advisor at Nepal Mountaineering Association, “Also, the government can initiate programs that can make them self-reliant by providing income strengthening opportunities and training.”

This year, a total of 352 climbers have obtained permission to climb Mount Everest, including 65 women and 287 men from 33 climbing teams, according to the Department of Tourism (DoT). To date, climbers seeking the adrenaline rush through adventurous climbing experiences from 55 countries have registered to ascend the world’s highest peak.

Last year saw a record number of 478 climbers obtain permits, resulting in the collection of Rs 564.4 million from permits for climbing various mountains, including Mount Everest. The DoT collected revenue of Rs 760 million last year. It is estimated that some Rs 500 to Rs 700 million more revenue could be generated this year as the spring season has just started.

According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (now National Statistics Office) 2021 Census report of Nepal, the total population of indigenous people in Nepal is 35.08%.

Sherpa added, “When the politicians and lawmakers are delivering speeches at national and international forums to promote adventure tourism through promotions and branding of the highest peaks, the real heroes responsible for protecting the Himalayas’ ecosystem remain overshadowed.”

Despite Nepal’s ratification of the ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples and the passing of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and the World Council of Indigenous Peoples (WCIP) Outcome Document, the government denies the collective rights and aspirations of the indigenous people. The implementation is still lacking in the laws, draft bills, ordinances and policies that are not in line with UNDRIP and ILO Convention 169.

Even though the government expressed its commitment to promoting the sustainable tourism sector in its budgetary releases every fiscal year, the status and plight of local indigenous communities are not adequately addressed.

Sherpa mentioned that due to the impact of climate change on the mountainous region, the glacier lakes are melting rapidly, leading to food insecurity and cultural threats to the indigenous communities.

He further added that the development projects initiated without social impact assessments in mountainous regions have induced the migration of indigenous communities, leading to alienation from their sense of belongingness and identity. He claimed that due to the lack of proper attention, the opportunities for attracting tourists through their authentic and unique lifestyles are diminishing.

Experts stated that  sustainable tourism is essential for Nepal’s long-term economic sustainability and that is only possible after prioritizing the rights of the indigenous communities.

“The government should review its existing policies and developmental projects formulated to promote sustainable tourism in Nepal,” said Sherpa, “All of us should be concerned about the rights of indigenous communities while introducing ourselves to the international arenas from the motherland  of highest peaks.”

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