'Home stay' to convert into village tourism
KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu Research Centre on Sunday has said that rural tourism sector should not be confined to 'Home stay' alone, as it can make important contribution in economic development of the country.
Speaking at a press meet organized here today by the Centre, Chairman of the Centre and Pioneer of the village tourism Dr Surendra Bhakta Pradhananga mentioned that 'home stay' is only a part of the village tourism.
He added that this concept should be forwarded being based on norms and values of the country.
Pradhananga further added village tourism is aimed at producing more with less investment, and claimed that village tourism could be the main basis of social and economic development of the country.
Mentioning that tourism industries have contributed 17.11pc in the gross domestic products of the country, he added that it will contribute up to 42 pc in it in the upcoming days.
Tourism expert Rajendra Bantawa said the concept of the village tourism has been included in the ninth five-year-plan, and informed that Rs 4 million has been allocated for the development of village tourism in the Himalayan, hilly, and Tarai regions.
Speaking at a press meet organized here today by the Centre, Chairman of the Centre and Pioneer of the village tourism Dr Surendra Bhakta Pradhananga mentioned that 'home stay' is only a part of the village tourism.
He added that this concept should be forwarded being based on norms and values of the country.
Pradhananga further added village tourism is aimed at producing more with less investment, and claimed that village tourism could be the main basis of social and economic development of the country.
Mentioning that tourism industries have contributed 17.11pc in the gross domestic products of the country, he added that it will contribute up to 42 pc in it in the upcoming days.
Tourism expert Rajendra Bantawa said the concept of the village tourism has been included in the ninth five-year-plan, and informed that Rs 4 million has been allocated for the development of village tourism in the Himalayan, hilly, and Tarai regions.
Source: The Himalayan Times.
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