Nepalese Tourism: One-month itinerary
Chaulagain, Binod; Halme, Jussi (2017)
Chaulagain, Binod
Halme, Jussi
Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu
2017
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017101316025
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2017101316025
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Nepal is a small landlocked country in between India and China. Nepal is also a mountainous country as well as hills and plain. Since backpaking is gaining popularity and to assist backpackers there has been the establishment of various service industries. Backpacker tourism is an independent method of tourism at a low cost . In Nepal, backpacking tourism is also gaining popularity, and backpackers have been using inexpensive means of travel throughout the country. The methods are ranging from accomodation like hostels, lodges, guesthouse etc. and means of transport like public transportation.
The main aim of the thesis was to provide information about how do backpacker's see Nepal as a tourist destination? What was their expectations regarding nature based tourism? Additionally, it presents one month experience in Nepal. Finally, this thesis focused on promoting Nepal as a backpacking tourist destination.
The research was based on the data collected from the Nepal Tourism Board and also from the quantitative research method (questionnaire Survey).The questionnaire survey was conducted in the major touristic areas in Nepal and information was collected through the interview method.
The research was projected to last for four months. During this time, we had a month to visit Nepal where we would collect information from the tourist about their visit and their experiences through our interview questions. In our visit to Nepal we had also interviewed backpackers and talked about their experiences, challenges and recommendations to improve Nepal as a backpacking destination. The results was based on the interview with the backpackers and our own experience, and their recommendations on factors to improve Nepal.
The main aim of the thesis was to provide information about how do backpacker's see Nepal as a tourist destination? What was their expectations regarding nature based tourism? Additionally, it presents one month experience in Nepal. Finally, this thesis focused on promoting Nepal as a backpacking tourist destination.
The research was based on the data collected from the Nepal Tourism Board and also from the quantitative research method (questionnaire Survey).The questionnaire survey was conducted in the major touristic areas in Nepal and information was collected through the interview method.
The research was projected to last for four months. During this time, we had a month to visit Nepal where we would collect information from the tourist about their visit and their experiences through our interview questions. In our visit to Nepal we had also interviewed backpackers and talked about their experiences, challenges and recommendations to improve Nepal as a backpacking destination. The results was based on the interview with the backpackers and our own experience, and their recommendations on factors to improve Nepal.