Tourism in Nepal: A Case Study of Thamel

Abstract

This research explores the tourism as one of the important contributors to economic and social development of Nepal. In this article, methodologically, twenty tourists are interviewed to carry out this research which unveils the image of Nepal in the international tourism market. Furthermore, Nepali as well as foreigners is asked to advise to promote the tourism in Nepal. Among the fifty respondents, thirty respondents tell international tourism market is one of the best ways to promote tourism in Nepal. This research aims to analyze the situation of the tourism industry area. The particular aims of this study are: to evaluate the influx of tourists in the two designated study areas, and to analyze the impact of tourism within these trading activities. Besides, this case study finds contrast between the historical development of tourism in Nepal and the need for current data to understand the present situation in Thamel. While the historical data reveals the evolution of Nepal's tourism industry, including the initial focus on infrastructure development and the gradual shift towards planned tourism policies. In addition, this research concludes that Thamel has the capacity to prosper, but the larger issues confronting Nepal's tourist sector hamper its chances seriously. Besides, the majority of visitors fall within the thirty one to forty five age groups, with a male predominance.