Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Tourism picture

The total tourism earnings of Nepal were Rs.2796 crore in 2066 B.S against the estimated generation of 4146 crore. In 2065 B.S., total tourism earnings were Rs.1865 crore. (Ministry of tourism and civil aviation). Due to the political instability and insecurity, earning from this sector has not been remarkably increased.

Western Europe is the chief source of tourist earnings for Nepal.

The length of the stay day of tourists in Nepal is around 11.6 days in 2066 B.S which is less as compared to 11.8 days in 2065 B.S

Tourists visit only one or two area that is Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Most of the tourists come to Nepal for the purpose of entertainment and tracking. In 2066 B.S: 34 % for entertainment, 21 % for tracking and maintaining. (Tourism board)

They spend Rs.2835.59 per day in 2066 B.S. as against the target is 4906.44.

Contribution of tourism in G.D.P is 2% as against the target 3% in 2066 B.S.

90 thousand of people got an employment opportunity in 2066 B.S as against the target 100 thousand people. (Ministry of tourism and aviation)

After 1950, foreign tourists have started to visit in Nepal. Before that only Indian tourist have visited.

'Nepal Tourism year 2011' targeted to reach the number of tourists up to 10 lakh within this year. Out of which the programme aims 40% of tourist will visit rural area and for its successful implement home-stay programme is widely encouraged by private and government sector.

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