Nepal’s tourism officials expecting ‘unprecedented’ increase in visitors
Sunday - 12th September 2010
Gap year travellers may be among those planning a visit to Nepal, as the country's tourism officials are anticipating a large rise in arrival numbers.
Laxman Gautam, a spokesman for the Nepal Tourism Board, said next year visitors are expected to flood to the country at an "unprecedented" rate.
"Nepal has become more accessible today than in previous years," he explained. "There is easy air connectivity provided you secure the tickets well in advance."
Mr Gautam said that although Nepal is traditional known for the Himalayas and mountain trekking, there are numerous other things to see and do.
He pointed out that there are 101 registered ethnic groups in the country, each with their own unique cultural traditions.
"There is hardly any day when there is no festival of any of the groups," he said.
"The unique blend of Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal is marvellous and you can see worshippers visiting temples and gombas together inside the same premises."
Mr Gautam said the relationship between Nepal and the UK is particularly strong and has been further strengthened by British Ghurkhas.
"British nationals will therefore find a special experience in the Himalayan country with whom they have cherished a long, friendly relation through centuries," he insisted.
