Tourism

Nepal Tourism Board is a national organization established in 1998 by an act of Parliament in the form of partnership between the Government of Nepal and private sector tourism industry  to develop and market Nepal as an attractive tourist destination.Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal, and the largest source of foreign exchange. In Nepal there are 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world. Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventures.More tourist are attracted towards our country due to this reasons. As well as Hindu and Buddhist heritages and cold weather of Nepal are also strong attractions.

 

Nepal is the country where Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world, is located which is one of the world famous peak. Mountaineering and other types of adventure tourism and ecotourism are important attractions for visitors. The world heritage Lumbini, birthplace of Gautam Buddha, is located in southern Nepal, and there are other important religious pilgrimage sites throughout the country which attracts the many tourist, world widely.  The tourist industry is seen as a way to alleviate poverty and achieve greater social publisity in the country. The government of Nepal has also declared Lumbini Tourism Year 2012 to promote Lumbini - the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Even tourism sector helps to earn the foreign income and helps in the further future development of our country.