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词条 Tourism in Nepal
释义

  1. Overview

  2. Statistics

     Arrivals  Arrivals by country 

  3. Wilderness tourism

  4. Religious sites

  5. See also

  6. References

  7. External links

{{refimprove|date=November 2010}}Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal and its largest source of foreign exchange and revenue. Possessing eight of the ten highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventure. The Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Nepal and its cool weather are also strong attractions. [1]

Overview

Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world, is located in Nepal. 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 the south of the West region of Nepal (which despite the name is located in the center of the country) and there are other important religious pilgrimage sites throughout the country. The tourist industry is seen as a way to alleviate poverty and achieve greater social equity in the country. Tourism brings $471 millions a year to Nepal.[2]

According to statistics of 2012, there was a slow growth rate of 9.8%.{{Fix|text=out of date}} According to statistics from Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a total of 598,204 foreign tourists entered the country via aerial route in 2012.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.[3] The government of Nepal has also declared Lumbini Tourism Year 2012 to promote Lumbini. The government of Nepal has also recently declared Visit Nepal 2020 with the aim of bringing in two million tourists by 2020.

According to the statistics of 2017, most of the tourists comes to nepal for observing the pilgrimage sites and heritages sites of our country i.e 70.3%, then 34.5% of them comes here at holiday for pleasure, 13.1% of them come here for mountaineering and trekking and remaining 18.0% of the tourists comes here for official activities, conferences, business etc.

Tourism in Nepal was badly affected, at least temporarily, by the series of earthquakes in 2015.

Statistics

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. In 2018 the number of international tourists arrival was record high of 1.7 million. Pokhara one of the main tourist destinations in Nepal.

In 2008, 55.9% of the foreign visitors came from Asia (18.2% from India), while Western Europeans accounted for 27.5%, 7.6% were from North America, 3.2% from Australia and the Pacific Region, 2.6% from Eastern Europe, 1.5% from Central and South America, 0.3% from Africa and 1.4% from other countries.

Foreign tourists visiting Nepal in 2008 stayed in the country for an average of 11.78 days.[4][5]

Arrivals

This statistic shows the number of international tourist arrivals by year, 1993–2016:[6]

Year Number of international tourists
arriving in Nepal 		% change from
previous year
1993 293,567 -12.2%
1994 326,531 +11.2%
1995 363,395 +11.3%
1996 393,613 +8.3%
1997 421,857 +7.2%
1998 463,684 +9.9%
1999 491,504 +6.0%
2000 463,646 -5.7%
2001 361,237 -22.1%
2002 275,468 -23.7
2003 338,132 +22.7%
2004 385,297 +13.9%
2005 375,398 -2.6%
2006 383,926 +2.3%
2007 526,705 +37.3%
2008 500,277 -5.0%
2009 509,956 +1.9%
2010 602,867 +18.2%
2011 736,215 +22.1%
2012 803,092 +9.1%
2013 797,616 -0.7%
2014 790,118 -0.9%
2015 538,970 -31%
2016 753,002 +40%
2017 940,218 +24.8%
2018 1,173,072 +24.8%

Arrivals by country

Most tourists arriving to Nepal on short term basis were from the following countries of nationality:[7][8]

RankCountry20172016201520142013
1 India}} 160,832 118,249 75,124 135,343 180,974
2 China}} 104,664 104,005 66,984 123,805 113,173
3 United States}} 79,146 53,645 42,687 49,830 47,355
4 United Kingdom}} 51,058 46,295 29,730 36,759 35,688
5 Sri Lanka}} 45,361 57,521 44,367 37,546 32,736
6 Thailand}} 39,154 26,722 32,338 33,422 40,969
7 South Korea}} 34,301 25,171 18,112 23,205 19,714
8 Australia}} 33,371 25,507 16,619 24,516 20,469
9 Myanmar}} 30,852 25,769 21,631 {{n/a}} {{n/a}}
10 Germany}} 29,918 23,812 16,405 18,028 22,263
11 Bangladesh}} 29,060 23,440 14,831 21,851 22,410
12 Japan}} 27,326 22,979 17,613 25,892 26,694
13 France}} 26,140 20,863 16,405 24,097 21,842
14 Malaysia}} 18,284 13,669 9,855 18,915 18,842
15 Spain}} 15,953 12,255 6,741 13,110 10,412
16 Canada}} 15,105 12,491 8,398 11,610 12,132
17 Netherlands}} 13,393 11,453 7,515 12,320 10,516
Total Foreigner 940,218 753,002 538,970 790,118 797,616

Wilderness tourism

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| photo = Rhinos_leofleck.jpg
| photo_caption = Elephant safari with rhinos
}}

According to Nepal's Ministry of Tourism, major tourist activities include wilderness and adventure activities such as mountain biking, bungee jumping, rock climbing and mountain climbing, trekking, hiking,[9] bird watching, flights, paragliding and hot air ballooning over the mountains of Himalaya, exploring the waterways by raft, kayak or canoe and jungle safaris especially in the Terai region.[10]

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Religious sites

The major religion in Nepal is Hinduism, and the Pashupatinath Temple, the world's largest temple of Shiva, located in Kathmandu, attracts many pilgrims and tourists. Other Hindu pilgrimage sites include the temple complex in Swargadwari in the Pyuthan district; Janaki Mandir in Janakpurdham in Mithila region; Lake Gosainkunda near Dhunche; the temples at Devghat; Manakamana temple in the Gorkha District; Pathibhara near Phungling; and Mahamrityunjaya Shivasan Nepal in Palpa District where the biggest metallic idol of Lord Shiva is located.

Buddhism is the largest minority religion. The World Heritage site at Lumbini, which is traditionally considered to be the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, is an important pilgrimage site. Another prominent Buddhist site is Swayambhunath, the Monkey Temple, in Kathmandu.

Dang valley is a sacred place for Hindus as well as other religions. Kalika and Malika Devi in Chhillikot hill, Ambekeshawori temple, Krishna temple, Dharapani temple are among the sacred places in Dang district. Chillikot hill is also a good place for sightseeing and also an ancient palace of a king.

Muktinath is a sacred place for Hindus as well as Buddhists. The site is located in Muktinath Valley, Mustang district.

Badimalika temple in Bajura District, Gadhimai Temple in Bara district, Halesi Mahadeva temple in Khotang. Bhageshwori Mandir in Nepalgunj are also some popular temples in Nepal.[11]{{Clear}}

See also

  • Visa policy of Nepal

References

1. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.wttc.org/-/media/files/reports/economic-impact-research/countries-2015/nepal2015.ashx|title=Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2015 Nepal|last=Turner|first=Rochelle|date=|website=|publisher=World Travel & Tourism Council|access-date=August 2, 2016}}
2. ^{{cite web|url= http://discovery.economist.com/brpr?article=2776094&cid1=d/dsp/Outbrain/dyn/2776094/20170125-00:00am/paid/display-LA/BR-WB/BRPII/n/subs/CE/BR-LIT&cid3=UM |title=Why Mount Everest is so dangerous|publisher=Discover Economist|date=28 February 2017|accessdate=14 March 2017}}
3. ^Nepal aims to attract 1 million foreign tourists next year {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101002155319/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/travel/2010-09/28/c_13533585.htm |date=2010-10-02 }} Xinhua News Agency, accessed 21 November 2010
4. ^Survey report {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110304181049/http://www.mof.gov.np/publication/budget/2010/pdf/chapter8.pdf |date=2011-03-04 }}, Government of Nepal, Ministry of Finance, accessed 21 November 2010
5. ^Nepal Tourism Statistics 2010 Report {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120907084558/http://www.tourism.gov.np/uploaded/pdf/Nepal-Tourism-Statistics-2010-provisional-report.pdf |date=2012-09-07 }}, Government of Nepal, Ministry of Tourism, and Civil Aviation, accessed April 3rd, 2012.
6. ^{{cite web |type= Visitor Arrivals |url= http://www.tourism.gov.np/downloadfile/Nepal%20Tourism%20statistic_Final-2016_1498990228.pdf |title= Nepal Tourism Statistics 2016 |author= Government of Nepal, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation |date= May 2016 |accessdate= 2017-11-23 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20171118034630/http://www.tourism.gov.np/downloadfile/Nepal%20Tourism%20statistic_Final-2016_1498990228.pdf |archive-date= 2017-11-18 |dead-url= yes |df= }}
7. ^{{cite web|title=Countrywise Tourist Arrival Statistics (2013-2016)|url=http://trade.welcomenepal.com/downloads-cat/nepal-tourism-statistics/|website=Nepal Tourism Board|accessdate=23 November 2017}}
8. ^{{cite web|title=Arrival Departure Final Summary 2017|url=https://trade.welcomenepal.com/wp-content/themes/welcomenepal/lds_download.php?download=/2018/01/Arrival-Departure-Final-Summary-2017-1.xlsx|format=XLSX|website=Nepal Tourism Board|accessdate=27 January 2018}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.everestuncensored.org/popular-hiking-routes-nepal/|title=Popular Hiking Routes in Nepal|work=Everest Uncensored|accessdate=11 June 2015}}
10. ^Major Tourism Activities {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713051904/http://www.tourism.gov.np/menu.php?p=16&page=Major%20Tourism%20Activities |date=2015-07-13 }}, Nepal Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, retrieved 21 October 2014
11. ^{{Cite news|url=http://www.prasantbhatt.com/nepal-travel-trekking/9-amazing-nepali-temple-you-must-visit-before-you-die/|title=9 Amazing Nepali Temple You Should Visit Before You Die|date=2018-04-13|work=Prasant Bhatt|access-date=2018-05-20|language=en-US}}

External links

  • {{Wikivoyage-inline|Nepal}}
  • Official tourism website
  • Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation
  • [https://nepalihotels.com/ List of Nepal Hotels]
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