Nepal Tourism year2011

• Nepal is country with a fascinating culture and full of weird folk and amazing buildings, temples arts culture and monuments. It is know as the birthplace of lord Buddha and the country of Mt.Everest. Nepal is one of the richest countries in the world  in terms of biodiversity due to its altitude variation and geographical position. The country lies 60 meters above sea level. The main diverse feature about Nepal is its wildlife, greatest mountain range, forested hills and frozen valleys. Its spectacular geography is one of the richest cultural landscape, which offers an astonishing diversity of sightseeing attraction and adventure opportunities, which are found no where on earth.

 The natural scenery, high mountains in comparable cultural heritage and numerous specialties have made Nepal a well know destination in the world tourism map with a distinct image of its own. However, the development of tourism is limited in number and within the certain areas of the country only. The new government has shown greater concerns about the real value of tourism and its role in contributing to economic growth, poverty alleviation, equity and overall tourism development in the country.

Pashupatinatha

  Therefore, the government is placing high priority on the tourism sector in its new economic development policy. As there is a favorable political situation in the country the government is all geared towards economic revelation in next 10 years for the up-liftment of the masses. In this connection, government of Nepal in consultation with Nepalese  Tourism industry, concerned organizations and experts decided to launch a national tourism campaign "NEPAL TOURISM YEAR 2011". This announcement reflects the government's anticipation to bring into at least on million international tourists in Nepal by the year 2011 and spread the benefits of tourism to the people at large. The national campaign also indicates the tourism industry's exigency to organize a tourism promotion campaign having wider impact.
With the glittering budge of adventure destination and the adage "Atithi Deva Bhava" (Guest are Gods) that reflects "Atithi satkar, Nepali ko Sanskar" (Hospitality is Nepalese culture) deeply rooted in our culture, the tourism products of Nepal never cease to mesmerize the visitors.  The cultural geographical, ethnic and bio-diversities of the country allure international visitors to Nepal time and again which truly substantiates the spirit of Nepal tourism brand; 'Naturally Nepal, once is not enough'.

Mt.Everest

 The concept of Nepal tourism year 2011 envisions harnessing these opportunities and strength and bringing together the commitment of the government, expertise and experiences of the organizations like Nepal tourism Bord, aptitude and dynamism of the private sector and communities for further tourism development in the country. Active invelopment in the major political parties member of the consititution assembly and Right group is always taken into consideration in order to make the compaign inclusive and paricipatory in modus operandi and effective in result. The cpmpaign will also focuson mobilizing the networks of the Non-Resident Nepalis(NRN) communities, Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad, I/NGOs, airlines and national and internatinal media. Similarly, friends and well-wishers of Nepal  tourism academician and celebrities will also be approached in order to highlight the campaign internally as well as internationally. This is also called visit Nepal year 2011.
Objectives of compaign :
Establish Nepal as a choice of premier holiday, destinatipn with a definite brand image.
Improve and extend tourism related infrastructures in existing and new destinations.
Enhance the capacity of service providers.
Boost community capacity in the new areas to cater the need of the visitors.
Promote domestic tourism for sustainable growth of the industry.
Campaign targets:
Achieve one million international visitors.
Encouraging more investment on tourism infrastructures.