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नेपाल पर्वतारोहणको आध्यात्मिक केन्द्रको रूपमा परिचित कोशी प्रदेशबाट Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) को नेतृत्व हुन जरुरी छ

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नेपाल पर्वतारोहणको आध्यात्मिक केन्द्रको रूपमा परिचित कोशी प्रदेशबाट  Nepal Mountaineering Association  (NMA) को नेतृत्व हुन जरुरी छ। यही प्रदेशमा विश्वकै पाँचवटा ८,००० मिटरमाथिका उच्चतम हिमश्रृंखलाहरू, सगरमाथा, कञ्चनजङ्घा, ल्होत्से, मकालु र चो ओयु अवस्थित छन्। सगरमाथा (८८४८.८६ मि र कञ्चनजङ्घा (८५९८ मि जस्ता पर्वतहरू कोशी प्रदेशमा रहेको तथ्यले नैं यसको महत्व पुष्टि गर्दछ। त्यस्तै, कोशी प्रदेशका सोलुखुम्बु, ताप्लेजुङ लगायतका जिल्लाहरूमा नाम्चे बजार र सगरमाथा आधार शिविरजस्ता प्रख्यात पर्यटकीय स्थलहरु विरजमान छन्।  **************     **************** "पर्वतीय पर्यटनको कथा अधुरो रहन्छ यदि हामीले  Sherpas as a legend of mountain tourism development in Nepal  लाई सम्झिएनौं भने।" यिनै हिमालयी क्षेत्रका स्थानीय शेर्पा समुदायले सदियौं देखि पर्वतारोहण र हिमाल संरक्षणको संस्कार अगाडि बढाउँदै आएका छन्। अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय रूपमा शेर्पा जाति पर्वतारोहणसँग अविछिन्न रूपमा जोडिएको छन् र उनीहरूले हिमालय आरोहणमा अतुलनीय योगदान दिएका छन्। यस्तो अवस्थामा, हिमालका वास्तविक ‘माली...
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Mountaineering University of Nepal (MUN) “नेपाल पर्वतारोहण तथा पर्वतीय अध्ययन विश्वविद्यालय”Comprehensive Concept Proposal (Draft)

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Why does Nepal need to open a mountaineering university? Most of the educationalists who have broad knowledge in mountain tourism are showing keen interest in establishing a separate academic platform related to mountain tourism studies. There are several reasons why Nepal needs to open its own separate mountaineering university that can draw attention globally: 1. Nepal as the Global Hub of Mountaineering Nepal is home to eight of the world’s fourteen highest peaks, including Mount Everest, the ultimate destination for climbers worldwide. Every year, thousands of mountaineers, trekkers, and adventure enthusiasts visit Nepal. However, despite being the centre of world mountaineering, Nepal lacks an academic and research-driven institution dedicated to this sector. A Mountaineering University would institutionalise Nepal’s natural advantage, turning the nation into a knowledge hub as well as an adventure hub. 2. Professionalisation of Mountaineering Currently, mountaineering in Nepal is...
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Sustainable Trekking in Nepal: Leave No Trace Practices

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Abstract Nepal’s trekking industry spans major regions (Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Manaslu, Mustang, and others) and is vital to its economy, but it also exerts heavy pressure on fragile mountain environments. This article reviews how the principles of “Leave No Trace” (LNT) and related sustainability practices are being applied across Nepal’s trekking routes. Drawing on field-based studies (e.g. waste audits and local surveys) and policy reports, we examine environmental impacts (solid waste, deforestation, water contamination, climate threats), stakeholder roles (local communities, park authorities, tour operators, and trekkers), and current challenges. Conservation-area projects like ACAP and MCAP have empowered communities to manage tourism revenues and resources collaboratively[1][2]. Nonprofit and government initiatives (e.g. SPCC in Khumbu) focus on infrastructure for waste collection[3]. Yet studies find that even high-tourism areas face insufficient waste regulation: e.g. G...
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The Transformative Power of Tourism: Building Resilient Economies and Communities

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Tourism is a powerful driver of economic growth and community well‐being. By generating income, creating jobs, and stimulating investment, tourism can transform local and national economies. Equally important, well‐managed tourism can strengthen resilience in communities by diversifying livelihoods, funding infrastructure, and fostering social cohesion ( Gupta, 2024; Bertelli, 2024) . This article presents a comparative analysis of tourism’s role in Bhutan, Costa Rica, and Switzerland, evaluates eco, cultural, and adventure tourism in the context of sustainability, and provides an in‐depth case study of Nepal. It highlights how tourism can support inclusive and sustainable development, especially in Nepal, by drawing on the latest data and research (post‐2021) throughout. "Tourism, when managed sustainably, is not just a journey for visitors but a pathway to prosperity for communities." Tourism and Economic Transformation: Bhutan, Costa Rica, and Switzerland Bhutan: Bhutan ...
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