Pilgrimage Tourism in Nepal

Contents: Preface. 1. Nepal: country profile. 2. Culture and religion in Nepal. 3. Travel the pilgrimage for knowledge. 4. Pilgrims tourism in Nepal. 5. Nepal tourism: rules and regulations. 6. Framework for cultural tourism studies. 7. Tourism academics and tourism practitioners. 8. Tourism and the Himalayan tribes. 9. Cultural tourism and urban regeneration. 10. Impacts of cultural tourism. 11. Problems and issues of integrating tourism development. 12. Other tours in Nepal. 13. Theoretical issues for tourism\'s future development. 14. Globalisation of heritage tourism. Bibliography. Index. 

"Tourism is the largest industry in Nepal; the largest source of foreign exchange and revenue. Possessing 8 of the 10 highest mountains in the world, Nepal is a hotspot destination for mountaineers, rock climbers and people seeking adventures. The Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Nepal and its cold weather are also strong attractions. Tourism began in Nepal as people discovered the land around the tallest peak in the world, Mt. Everest. There are lots of places to visit in Nepal. That is why people often term Nepal as a place where there are more temples than houses. Similarly because of Gods and Goddesses we term it as a place where the number of Gods and Goddess is more than the population of people. This book is covering the pilgrimage tourism in Nepal and its importance in the Asia." (jacket)