A global trend is coming towards exclusive, sustainable and luxury trekking experiences. Travelers want unique, ecologically sensitive, culturally immersive journeys. Therefore, it is even more important to develop trekking routes that manage both accessibility and authenticity.
While the national budget tags expenditures as climate-relevant, it does not flag expenditures that cause an increase in carbon emissions or go against the National Climate Change Policy.
As Nepal navigates these regulatory changes, striking a balance between necessary oversight and preserving digital freedom remains a contentious issue.
Regional tourists contribute significantly to Nepal’s visitor base, accounting for about 41.1% of total arrivals in 2023, with Indian, Chinese, and Bangladeshi tourists accounting for 31.52%, 5.99%, and 3.59% of the total tourist arrivals.
Care work draws on a diverse set of skills, knowledge, and abilities that are constantly at play; it is more than the completion of a few repetitive tasks.
Leveraging connectivity with natural beauty is definitely something to learn and adopt as the discourse of sustainable tourism is becoming a priority for many countries.