Regulated eco-tourism to improve socio-economic condition of local communities

Tyangboche Monastery

Protected areas in Nepal are major travel destinations. The government has made legal provision of running hotels and lodges in and around protected areas to improve the socio-economic condition of local people. There is a provision of Environmental Impact Assessment before such hotels and lodges are allowed to operate. Local people are provided cooking and guide training with a focus on eco-friendly ways. Community members benefit from their involvement in elephant safari, nature walk, and cultural and other recreational activities for the tourists. The aim is to provide maximum benefit of tourism to the local people.

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