Tourism in Nepal syllabus
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Tourism in Nepal
7 units
2 History and Evolution of Tourism in Nepal (6 LHs)
3 Tourist Attractions in Nepal (9 LHs)
- Cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Adventure hotspots: Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang Valley
- Natural attractions: mountains, lakes, caves, landscapes, rivers, waterfalls, flora and fauna
- Souvenirs: paintings, metal, wood, bamboo and clay crafts; Dhaka, aloo, hemp and felt textiles
4 Tourism Products and Niche Markets in Nepal (7 LHs)
6 Institutional Arrangements for Tourism Development in Nepal (7 LHs)
1. Introduction to Nepal (4 LHs)
- Geographic diversity: Himalayas, valleys and plains
- Cultural richness: ethnic groups, languages and traditions
- Economic significance of tourism: employment and revenue
- Spiritual significance: birthplace of Buddha, Hinduism, Buddhism, yoga and meditation
2. History and Evolution of Tourism in Nepal (6 LHs)
- Early travel and pioneers: Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay
- Nepal as a mountaineering and adventure tourist hub
- Transportation, accommodation and tourist facilities
- Cultural and religious influence on early tourism
- Major milestones of tourism evolution in Nepal
3. Tourist Attractions in Nepal (9 LHs)
- Cultural and natural UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Adventure hotspots: Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Circuit and Langtang Valley
- Natural attractions: mountains, lakes, caves, landscapes, rivers, waterfalls, flora and fauna
- Souvenirs: paintings, metal, wood, bamboo and clay crafts; Dhaka, aloo, hemp and felt textiles
4. Tourism Products and Niche Markets in Nepal (7 LHs)
- Adventure tourism: trekking, expeditions, rafting and paragliding
- Cultural tourism: heritage walks, traditional art and community-based homestays
- Special interest tourism: birdwatching, wildlife photography, culinary tourism and cultural immersion
- Gastronomic tourism and regional Nepali cuisine
5. Components of Tourism Development (9 LHs)
- Basic and tourism infrastructure development
- Technology in tourism sectors
- Government policies and regulation
- Tourism education, training and workforce
- Crisis management and destination resilience
6. Institutional Arrangements for Tourism Development in Nepal (7 LHs)
- Government/public organizations: NTC, MoCTCA, CAAN, DoT and NTB
- Industry associations: NATTA, NARA, TAAN, HAN and NMA
- Non-government organizations: ICIMOD, WWF, SNV, TRPAP, UNDP and NTNC
- Educational institutes: NATHM, NCTTM and PYC
7. Tourism Policies and Initiatives in Nepal (6 LHs)
- National tourism policies, objectives and impact
- Public-private partnerships in tourism infrastructure
- Government and NGO roles in sustainable tourism
- Community involvement in tourism planning and decision-making