Nepal Witnesses a Domestic Travel Boom
With a sharp decline in international arrivals, the tourism industry of Nepal has been supported by a boom in domestic tourism. Major tourist destinations such as Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Pokhara, Chitwan and Lumbini are welcoming local guests at unprecedented numbers. Some hotels and resorts are operating at a full occupancy during weekends and festivals.
Following the lift of lockdown restrictions in Nepal on September 2020 – the ‘pandemic fatigue’ has prompted Nepalese to travel to domestic destinations at a heightened frequency. With many tourism-dependent businesses struggling to survive, domestic tourism offers a glimpse of hope and is currently the backbone of the tourism sector.
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