Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism Industry in Nepal

30th Apr, 2020

Nepal is one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Here are lots of things to see and observe like Old architecture, Monasteries, Temples, green forest, hills, National Parks, Wildlife reserve, Mountains and cultures. Most of the tourists come in Nepal to spend their leisure time and vacations. Every next year there is increase in number of tourists in Nepal, so Nepal organized great event called “Tourism Year 2020” because it is best option for increasing employment opportunities and economy for the development of the country.

Many Trekking, Tour, Travel agents will offer lots of Trekking Packages with heavy discount during this Tourism Year 2020. All tourism industry in Nepal like Hotels, Restaurants, airlines, vehicles and tours, trekking, hiking and climbing destinations were developed and promoted. But, at the end of 2019 appeared one pandemic disease in China, it’s called Corona Virus, known as Covid-19.

Nowadays, Covid-19 had spread all over the world which also has impact in Nepal because of which many people’s are infected and lead to death globally. World Health Organization (WHO) has announced for Traveler to stop travelling in Nepal and also enlisted Nepal is high risk zone. Half of the worlds were under the lock-down, so government of Nepal also followed the cycle and declared lock-down in Nepal in respect to the statement “Prevention is better than Cure”

The Nepal tourism industry has been affected a lot due to no tourism movement because of pandemic named Covid-19. If, the pandemic wouldn’t be controlled over whole world soon. Nepal economy would lead to economic crisis and also people would be dying due to hunger. The effect of Covid-19 is already a great impact on the tourism industry in Nepal. As this spring season is the second best time for visit in Nepal but due to Covid-19 all trips and trekking were cancelled for travel in Nepal. who were working in this tourism field as Trekking agent, Travel agent, Hotels are also suffering from Covid-19 economically. Moreover Trekking Guide, Trekking Porter, Climbing Guide and Tour Guide also has been jobless due this Pandemic Covid-19.

According to World Health Organization (WHO), here are Basic protective measures against the new corona virus

-Wash your hands frequently
-Maintain social distancing
-Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
-Practice respiratory hygiene
-If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
-Stay informed and follows advice given by your healthcare provider

“Prevention is Better Than Cure”

We strongly tell to every body, first you have to save your life and make plan for traveling in future. If you are planning Travel in Nepal for Trekking, Tours and climbing, we have many trekking destination package with best cost. Click here link for all information.