Dr. Surya Bahadur Ghimire (PhD) Mountain Tourism Researcher

Harnessing Himalayan research and innovation for Nepal's mountain tourism नेपालको हिमाली पर्यटनका लागि हिमालयन अनुसन्धान र नवप्रवर्तनको उपयोग By Dr. Surya Bahadur Ghimire With majestic landscapes , rugged terrain and rich cultural traditions, the Himalayas are one of the world's most extraordinary treasures, attracting adventurers from all corners of the globe. The Himalayas in Nepal in particular are unparalleled. But to sustain and expand its tourism industry, Nepal must rely on research, innovation and modern technology while ensuring environmental protection and social welfare. “हिमालय केवल गन्तव्य मात्र होइन, नयाँ अनुसन्धान र नवप्रवर्तनमार्फत विश्व पर्यटनलाई पुनःपरिभाषित गर्ने केन्द्र हो।” Recent moves suggest that change is already underway. Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) in collaboration with UNDP , launches the $5 million Sustainable Tourism Project (2025-28). The project will improve trails, strengthen infrastructure, train 5,000 workers and create 2,500 jobs, with the aim ...

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 वास्तवि...

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...