Mountaineering University of Nepal (MUN) “नेपाल पर्वतारोहण तथा पर्वतीय अध्ययन विश्वविद्यालय”Comprehensive Concept Proposal (Draft)
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...