Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal, and the largest Source of foreign exchange and revenue. Possessing 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
Nepal is the country where Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world, is located.Mountaineering and other types
of adventure
tourism and ecotourism are important
attractions for visitors. The world heritage site Lumbini, birthplace of Gautama Buddha, is located in southern Nepal, and there are
other important religious pilgrimage sites throughout the country.
According to statistics of 2012, there is slow growth rate of 9.8%. The
number of tourists had increased by 21.4 percent in 2011, which was Nepal
Tourism Year (NTY). According to statistics from Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a
total of 598,204 foreign tourists entered the country via aerial route in 2012.
The government of Nepal declared 2011 to be Nepal Tourism Year, and hoped 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. The government of Nepal has also declared Lumbini
Tourism Year 2012 to promote Lumbini - the birthplace of Lord Buddha.
In 2007, the number of international tourists visiting Nepal was 526,705,
which was an increase of 37.2% compared to the previous year. In 2008, the number of
tourists decreased by 5% to 500,277.
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