While Nepal has significantly expanded its aviation infrastructure, key challenges in governance, feasibility planning, and geopolitical diplomacy continue to hinder the sector’s potential.
Traveling through Europe reveals practical lessons Nepal can adopt – from pedestrian zones and open spaces to sustainable forestry and quality tourism.
Developing Lumbini as a tourist destination and strengthening the local economy requires more ambition and a shift in mindset.
It is now time to build an ecosystem for luxury travelers to complement the hotels.
Connectivity remains to be an essential component for tourism to thrive.
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.