Dr. Surya Bahadur Ghimire (PhD) Mountain Tourism Researcher

Despite the overall global recovery in the industry, several critical issues significantly hinder the revival of international tourism in Nepal. Ongoing health concerns, particularly those associated with the residual risks of COVID-19, continue to undermine traveller confidence.  Furthermore, there needs to be more road networks in rural regions and limited air connectivity, obstruct access to major tourist destinations. Economic difficulties, including inflation and escalating travel expenses, add to the complexity of recovery efforts as visitors encounter increased costs for lodging and transportation. Additionally, the political stability and consistency of policies in Nepal are crucial for instilling confidence in tourists and facilitating a more effective recovery. Environmental challenges, including landslides and the effects of climate change on trekking paths, also present persistent threats.  To revitalise Nepal’s tourism sector, it will be essential to address these...

 Surya Bahadur Ghimire, PhD Managing Director, Great Nepal Treks & Expedition Pvt. Ltd Work experience, expertise and leadership in the tourism industry of Nepal 1. 20+ Years of Expertise in Tourism Dr Surya Bahadur Ghimire has dedicated more than two decades to the tourism industry, building extensive knowledge in adventure tourism, trekking, and cultural travel. His experience spans organising large-scale expeditions, coordinating high-altitude trekking routes like Everest Base Camp, and developing innovative tour packages that attract travellers from around the world. His leadership has helped position Great Nepal Treks & Expedition as a leading player in Nepal's tourism sector. 2. Academic Expertise in Mountain Tourism Dr Ghimire holds a PhD in Tourism Studies with a specialisation in mountain tourism. His research focuses on sustainable tourism development, eco-friendly travel, and the socio-economic impact of tourism on local communities. He has contributed to academi...

  "संख्यात्मक कि गुणात्मक पर्यटन" भन्ने बहस पर्यटन उद्योगमा नियमित रूपमा उठ्ने एउटा महत्त्वपूर्ण विषय हो। "संख्यात्मक कि गुणात्मक पर्यटन" भन्ने बहसमा गहिरो अर्थ निहित छ, विशेषतः यो बहस पर्यटनको दीर्घकालीन प्रभाव र दिगोपनसँग सम्बन्धित छ। उदाहरणहरू मार्फत यसलाई विश्लेषण गर्दा, विभिन्न देश वा गन्तव्यहरूको दृष्टान्तबाट यसरी बुझ्न सकिन्छ: 1. संख्यात्मक पर्यटन (Quantitative Tourism): संख्यात्मक पर्यटनमा धेरै पर्यटकहरूको आगमनलाई प्राथमिकता दिइन्छ। यसमा विभिन्न किसिमका ठूलो संख्यामा पर्यटक आकर्षित गर्ने रणनीति लागू गरिन्छ। Global Practices: उदाहरण: थाइल्याण्डको फुकेट : थाइल्याण्डको फुकेट जस्ता गन्तव्यहरूले ठूलो संख्यामा पर्यटकलाई आकर्षित गर्न सकस गर्दै आएका छन्। समुद्र किनारको सौन्दर्य, सस्तो पर्यटन प्याकेज, र विश्वभरका पर्यटकहरूका लागि खुल्ला कार्यक्रमहरूले फुकेटलाई प्रमुख गन्तव्य बनाएको छ। तर यो क्षेत्रमा अत्याधिक पर्यटक आगमनका कारण पर्यावरणीय समस्या, सस्तो पर्यटनको गुणस्तर खस्कने र स्थानीय संसाधनहरूको दुरुपयोग जस्ता चुनौतिहरू देखिएका छन्। स्पेनको बार्सिलोना : बार्स...

This informal economy of mountain route tourism helps a lot in bringing various benefits to the rural and mountainous communities of Nepal. Tourists flow in along popular trekking and climbing routes such as the Annapurna Circuit , Langtang Valley , and Everest Base Camp , enabling locals to earn handsomely. When tourists need accommodation, meals, guides and porters can provide a guaranteed income for many members of the community.   That income can help alleviate poverty, stem outmigration and encourage local businesses just as various family members open up small lodges, restaurants or other shops to cater to visitors. It also helps in the construction of essential infrastructure — roads, schools, healthcare, and so on which can be funded either directly from tourism revenue or through increased policy attention to these regions.  Many of these villages, particularly in the Sagarmatha (Everest) region , have benefited from tourism revenue, which has helped fund and create c...

Surya Bahadur Ghimire PhD scholar Lincoln University, Malaysia  suryaghimire1136@gmail.com Abstract Nepal is a country of mountains situated on the southern slopes of the central Himalayas between the Indian sub-continent and the Tibetan plateau. The area of Nepal is 147181 square km. with a length of 885 km. from east to west and a mean width of 193 km, which may vary from 145 to 243 km. North to South with an irregular rectangular shape. High mountains cover 83% of the country's total land area, and undulating ecotourism has been a global phenomenon and has not been restricted to any particular region of the world. Several similar terms related to ecotourism include sustainable tourism, nature-based tourism, adventure tourism, alternative tourism, trekking and non-consumptive tourism, etc. Keywords Tourism, Ecotourism, alternative tourism, marketing promotion and strategies, climate changes, information technologies Introduction Humankind has always wanted to travel to exotic des...