International Expert Advice Needed For Nepal Tourism Sector to Reflourish
Nepal is now seeking the help of international experts to reflourish its tourism industry, tourism officials and operators said to BBC. Concerned authorities have reportedly requested for expert guidance on the areas that can be declared safe for trekking and mountaineering, which are major sources of income for Nepal, so that the factual information will be out and we can say Nepal is safe to travel with certainty.
Nearly 1 million foreigners every year who travel to Nepal’s World Heritage sites, UNESCO monuments, Buddhist and Hindu temples, and its majestic mountains, including the Everest. The Himalayan nation’s tourism industry suffered a major blow after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the region on April 25, devastating the country’s infrastructure and killing thousands of people. Seventeen mountaineers were also killed after the earthquake triggered an avalanche on the Everest. "Before we announce that the earthquake-hit areas are safe as tourist destinations, we are determined to get an assessment report from international geologists and experts who will be visiting the ground," Ramesh Dhamala, president of Trekking Agents' Association of Nepal, said, according to BBC. "Without them first saying which areas no longer have the risk of mountains coming down, we will not be doing this risky business just for an immediate benefit.” Therefore he seeks help from international experts.
Langtang region being the most affected area, trekking around Manslu, Rolwaling and Helambu has been very much affected by the aftershock of 7.3 magnitude on 12th of May.The tremors were felt around neighboring country India and China, however, Nepal now reunites to rebuild the better nation. After expert examination of affected areas, tourism industry is anticipated to reform in its original shape and lives of local communities will shape back into normal.
Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-32889294