Immediate Actions

• Nepal tourism year 2011 shall be observed with active involvement of people and participation from public and private sector,
• Tourism awareness campaigns shall be organized throughout the country,
• Regional tourism promotion in partnerships with private sector travel trade in the conventional and emerging markets,
•  Tactical promotion of sustainable niche tourism products such as eco-tourism, special interest tours etc,
• Transforming seasonal airports into years- around operational airports by installing safety equipment,
• Enhancing air connectivity by urging international airlines including budget carriers to operate flights to Nepal,
• Announcement of leave travel concession scheme in public as well as private sector institutions to promotion domestic tourism,
• Preparation of short term tourism strategic planning

Threats

• Transitional phase of political environment
• Global terrorism
• Cross-border disease
• Strong competing destinations
• Unfavorable travel advisories
• Global economic downturn
• Climate change

Weakness

• Insufficient infrastructures
• In adequate investment in tourism sector
• Limited air connectivity and weak national carrier
• Poor co-ordination among different agencies
• Weak public-private partnerships
• Scarcity of resources for massive publicity and consumer promotion

Opportunities

·         Government has placed high priority on tourism

·         Growing tourism outbound of immediate neighbors

·         Competitive ground handling cost

·         Spillover effects from adjoining destinations of India and china

·         Growing demand for adventure travel

·         Sustainability of nature and cultural heritage through tourism economic development.

SWORT Analysis of Nepalese Tourism

Strength

• Unmatched natural product:-  Mt. Everest, Himalayan range and eight of the worlds fourteen 8,000m peaks, diverse landscape, sublime natural scenery, protected areas with diverse flora and fauna, fast flowing rivers, year-round pleasant weather.

• Ultimate adventure destination:-  Number one destination for mountaineers and trekkers, white water rafting, largest assortment of aerial, terrestrial and aquatic sports.
• Rich culture:- multi-cultural, multi-ethnic; unique Newari family culture of Kathmandu valley, more festival then days in a year, tourist friendly and hospitable people, diverse cultures in Terai  region etc.
• Others:- A model of successful peace process, able private sector, awareness at commodity level, public-private-people partnership approach, gateway to the Himalaya Region

Ultra Craft Aircraft

Ultra light aircraft offer breathtaking bird’s eye view of Pokhara valley and the surrounding mountains. Flights are operated almost throughout the year except during the monsoons June through August. Flights take place from sunrise to 11am and from pm to sunset every day especially if the weather is clear and the day is sunny. In the half- hour flight, one can fly over Pokhara City, Phewa Lake, Sarankot hill and get close to the Mt. Fishtail another option is the exploration of Annapurna range from 13000 feet or higher in an hour. Pokhara is easily accessible from Kathmandu, chit wan and other major towns.

Honey Hunting

Honey hunting is an age-old tradition in Nepal. Local honey hunters show their exceptional skills by hanging themselves on cliffs as high as 300 meters using bamboo ladders and hemp ropes, while harvesting the honeycombs.
See the spectacular honey hunting in the steep bee cliffs to experience the tradition and culture of the local people sees them while you trek in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Top Tens Festivals of Nepal

A. Magh Sankranti Devghat (January)
B. Lhosar, all Tibetan Areas (February)
C. Mahashivaratri, Pashupatinath (February)
D. Balkumari Jatra, Thimi (mid-April)
E. Bisket Jatra Chariot Festival, Bhaktapur (mid-April)
F. Rate Machhendranath Festival, Patan (April/May)
G. Indra Jatra Charit Festival Kathmandu (August/September)
H. Dasain, Nationwide (September/November)
I. Tihar / Deepawali, Nationwide (October/November)
J. Mani Rimdu, Tengboche (November)

Tour to Pokhara

Pokhara valley, the ‘Jewel of the mid-west’ is a favorite of tourists from around the globe. With the magnificent Annapurna range of mountains as a backdrop and the serenity of the three lakes of Phewa, Rupa and Begnas, Pokhara is the ultimate destination for relaxation. Yet the valley has grown in recent years as the destination for adventures sports such as

Tour To Muktinath and Kathmandu

Muktinath is a village and temple located at an altitude of 3,710 meters at the foot of the Thorong La mountain pass (part of the Himalayas), Mustang district, Nepall. Administratively the village is a Village Development Committee in Mustang District in the Dhawalagir Zone At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 899 people residing in 191 individual households.
 Kathmandu Durbar Square in the heart of old Kathmandu city in Basantapur never fails to impress first time visitors with its intricate wood carvings and rich history. Surrounded by concrete buildings, the complex is an oasis in a fast developing, chaotic modern city. Once the residence of Nepal's Royal family, all coronation ceremonies were held here.

Prospectus of Nepal Tourism Year 2011

Government of Nepal in consultation with Nepalese travel trade sector and concerned organizations/experts decided on October 25, 2008 to launch a national tourism campaign "Nepal Tourism Year 2011". This announcement reflects the government’s anticipation to bring into Nepal at least one million international tourists by the year 2011 and tourism industry’s exigency to organize a tourism promotion campaign for wider impact.

With the badge of adventure destination glittering and the adage “Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guests are Gods) embedded in our culture, the portfolio of tourism products never cease to mesmerize the visitors. The unparallel cultural, geographical, ethnic and bio diversities of the country allure visitors to Nepal time and again which truly substantiates the spirit of Nepal tourism brand ‘Naturally Nepal, once is not enough !'

The concept of Nepal Tourism Year 2011 envisions harnessing these opportunities and strengths and bringing together the commitment of the government, expertise and experiences of the organizations like Nepal Tourism Board, aptitude and dynamism of the private sector and communities for further tourism development in the country. Representation and active participation from the major political parties, members of the Constitution Assembly and Right groups is always taken into prominence in order to make the campaign inclusive and participatory in modus operandi and effective in result. The campaign will also focus on mobilizing the networks of the Non-Resident Nepalis (NRN) communities, Nepalese diplomatic missions abroad, INGOs and NGOs, airlines and national and international media. Similarly, friends and well-wishers of Nepal, tourism academicians and celebrities will be approached in order to highlight the campaign internally as well as internationally.