Tourism accounts for 6.7 percent of Nepal’s GDP, as per the latest World Bank report. The tourism industry in Nepal also accounts for direct and indirect employment of over a million people. There is no denying that tourism is crucial for the country’s economy. Unfortunately, the travel industry in Nepal is under threat.
Most travelers visit Nepal for its biodiversity, mountains, forests and rivers. Some of the most popular tourist attractions in the country are the Everest Base Camp trek, Annapurna Circuit trek, Chitwan National Park safari, and, of course, mountain expeditions. However, in a dramatic catch-22 situation, increased traffic footfall coupled…
