Nepal is a landlocked Himalayan country between India and China. The
tourism in Nepal consists of its ethereal mountain scenery and also its unique brand of syncretic Hindu and Buddhist religious practices.
The tourism in Nepal involves a large section of its general population.
It constitutes the largest service industry of the Himalayan country.
Nepal tourism is bolstered by the presence of the highest mountain in
the world-Mount Everest. The country also is home to 8 of the10 highest
mountains on earth. Nepal acts as a veritable magnet for persons
following an active lifestyle. Mountaineers, rapellers and ski
professionals regularly visit the country to hone their professional
skills. The tourism industry in Nepal is responsible for a large portion
of the foreign exchange coming into the country.
The tourist industry in Nepal employs 42% of the total working
population in Nepal. It is the main source of economic sustenance after
agriculture. Many Nepali people depend upon foreign tourists for their
livelihood. The growth of organized tourism in Nepal has given rise to
higher wages of the Nepali population depending upon tourist activity
for their economic sustenance. Responsible tourism is practiced by the
government to ensure that environmental degradation does not occur as a
by-product of tourist activities.
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