TOURISM- a largest industry in NEPAL





Tourism in Nepal



          

                                A landlocked country,Nepal is surrounded in north by India in south by China.Nepal has a great potential of tourism.Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal, and the largest source of foreign exchange and revenue. Bearing 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventures.The Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Nepal, and its cold weather are also strong attractions.People from all the countries visit here to enjoy  the  adventurous nature..                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  



SOMENATURAL BEAUTIES OF NEPAL



Mt. Everest-The highest peak in the world

Nepal is the country where Mount Everest, the highest(8848m.) mountain peak in the world, is located in the Himalayan region. Mountaineering and other types of adventure tourism and ecotourism are important attractions for visitors. The world heritage Lumbini, birth place of Gautama Buddha, is located in southern Nepal, and there are other important religious pilgrimage sites throughout the country.

Sunkoshi Waterfall



Mt. Annapurna





Kulekhani

The government of Nepal has declared 2011 to be Nepal Tourism Year, and hopes to attract one million foreign tourists to the country during that year. The tourist industry is seen as a way to alleviate poverty and achieve greater social equity in the country. Kathmandu, Pokhara, Nepalgunj, Dharan, Patan, Janakpur, Mustang, Manang, Jhapa, Ilam, Bhaktapur,etc are the most famous tourist places of Nepal. Besides there are many more natural beauties in Nepal.