Nepal after pandemic

The Government of Nepal had planned for an ambitious program for 2020, which was called Visit Nepal 2020. The main objective of the program was to promote the wide range of tourism destinations and activities available in Nepal. However, the COVID situation had all the plans and expectations all in vain. The country’s tourism industry was totally dismantled and hundreds of thousands of people dependent on this industry were suddenly unemployed. 

As the world went into shutdown mode, so did the country and the people. After a couple of years of inactivity, the tourism industry is expected to make the much-needed leap to recover from the past tragedy. It has been a while since the development of vaccines and their successful trials have been done. Different countries have developed a wide range of vaccines and the number of vaccinated people is growing day by day. As the worldwide trend continues to loosen their policies for travel regulations, Nepal is also on the track to follow that trend. 

Even though the government of Nepal was unable to come up with its own vaccines, it was able to purchase vaccines from different reliable sources. Apart from that Nepal also received vaccines from different international donation programs including the COVAX program.  As the majority of people in Nepal are vaccinated, the number of COVID cases is also going down. 

 

Little girls smiling

The people are going back into their normal daily lives, businesses and schools are reopening. So, on 23rd of September the Government of Nepal made the official announcement that it will be loosening the travel regulations. It has decided to allow tourists and travelers to obtain Visa on Arrival service. With this new conditional Post COVID regulation, an individual must be vaccinated 14 days earlier and require a 72 hours negative PCR report. This means that tourists are not required to stay in quarantine any more.

 

 

Foreigners without covid 19 vaccine arriving by air must obtain visa from the nepali diplomatic missions abroad or get on arrival visa permission along with pre recomnadation from travel agency in nepal while land boarder entry is not permitted,10 days hotel quarentine theri own cost , After This major step from the Government of Nepal and the Nepal Tourism Board is welcomed by the people working in the tourism industry and the overall general public. As it is a known fact that the tourism industry of Nepal can be taken as the major industry for earning revenue in terms of foreign currency. With this much awaited regulation, it can be expected that the flow of the tourists from all around the world will visit Nepal.

 

People have been locked in their homes since the world went into lockdown, without the opportunity for being out there in the nature. People seeking for a thrill and adventure in the mountains are expected to find this decision in their favor. Nepal is known basically for the towering snowcapped mountain peaks including the worlds eight of ten highest peaks. Among them are Everest 8848 m, Lhotse 8516m, Makalu 8485, Cho Oyu 8188, Kangchenjunga 8586m, Dhaulagiri 8167m, Annapurna 8091m and Manaslu 8163m. Apart from these, there are smaller mountain peaks which are allowed for mountaineering and peak climbing purposes. For those who are unable to afford huge amounts in royalty and for those unable to access such high altitudes, trekking can be a great means to explore the Himalayan nature.

 

Due to the mountainous terrain, Nepal has many trekking destinations dedicated to people from beginner level to hardcore trekking enthusiasts. Among them, Everest region, Annapurna region, Langtang region are the major hiking destinations. Apart from mountain tourism, there are other plenty of options of adventure and activities that a traveler can choose to explore. Paragliding, Mountain biking, rafting, Kayaking, Zip line, Off-road Motor biking  and so on. 

Trekkers during Khopra

Even though the majority of tourism activities are related to adventure and mountains, it is not what’s in store for people to explore. The cultural side of Nepal is as vivid as other aspects of the tourism industry. The country of Nepal is a package of massive cultural diversity and heritage. As per the census of 2011, there are 126 ethnic groups and 123 linguistic mother tongues. This makes Nepal home to various spiritual and religious practices which include Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, Bon, Shamanism, Naturism, Ancestral worship, and many other practices. 

The art and architecture of the medieval era Nepal is also a major attraction for tourists. Kathmandu valley is also known as the city of temples for a reason as seven religious sites are listed in UNESCO world heritage site. Swayambhunath, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, Patan Durbar Square, Basantapur Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, and Changunarayan Temple. Lumbini the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, Sagarmatha National Park, and Chitwan National park are also on the UNESCO world heritage site.  

Another major attraction for tourists in Nepal is the wildlife tours and birding tours. Nepal has 10 national parks, 3 Conservation areas, 3 Wildlife reserves, 1 hunting reserve, 11 buffer zones, and 10 Wetland areas. These conservation efforts have been able to preserve different endangered species, which include Snow Leopard, Red Panda, Himalayan Musk deer, One Horned Rhinoceros, Asiatic Elephant, and many more. 

 

With all these amazing features gifted by Nature, Nepal can be one of the most desirable destinations for tourists from all over the world. The COVID hit tourism industry can once again become the backbone of the country’s economic growth. The passing of this regulation by the Government of Nepal and the Nepal Tourism Board is expected to uplift the current scarcity of employment in Nepal.

 As a travel and trekking provider in Nepal, Vertex Holiday is very optimistic about the bright future of the Tourism Industry in Nepal.  We are dedicated to providing quality travel and adventure experience in Nepal. Consider checking our website for the wide variety of services that we provide.