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Title: The Shifting Economy of Nepal's Villages- Tourism at its Peak

Nepal, 28th May 2024 - Have you heard of Nepal? It doesn't matter if the answer is "Yes" or "No" because you have definitely heard of the majestic Everest. Nepal is a beautiful nation that is home to Everest as well as other great mountains. This Himalaya range makes it one of the world's most beautiful trekking and tourism destinations. Nepal's old and traditional villages, living right before these majestic mountains, are very interesting. The traditional village of Nepal, which has long lived in remoteness and poverty, is dazzling in the new source of economy. Although this source has not reached all villages of Nepal, some of them are experiencing a great uplift in the living standard and economy with the influx of tourism in Nepal, so the question is, is this change here to stay?Before that, let's see some facts. The overall tourism industry contributes more than 6.7 percent of Nepal's GDP. Earning almost US$33 billion from tourism alone is not easy. Research claims that the tourism sector alone generates 6.7 percent of total employment. This means that a lot of people in this tiny, landlocked South Asian nation depend on tourism. Change in Employment The pre-request for the change in the economy is the availability of employment, and the influx of tourism has opened many gates of employment for local people. The hotels are owned by the locals of the same village (the government ensures that), and many villagers work inside these hotels/ tea houses as waiters, chefs, and other service providers. Other jobs, such as tourist guides, porters, mule providers, and some other employment, have also opened. For instance, all the people of Langtang Valley, Nepal, are now engaged in tourism. Change in Infrastru...


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