Socio-Economic Impact of Tourism in Sauraha Chitwan, Nepal

Abstract

In Nepal, the number of tourist arrivals and stay their length have been increasing day to day. This incensement has directly influenced the socio-economic status of Nepalese people. The main objective of this paper is to explore the socio economic impact of tourism on Sauraha. To fulfill the objective both primary and secondary data had been used. There are both direct and indirect impacts on socio-economic condition of local people. Tourism has contributed a lot a raising the awareness among the communities, preserving traditional culture, values, norms and heritage. But it is also facing a problem of sanitation, improper solid waste management, unmanaged dumping site and poaching wild life. Tourism development in Sauraha should be assessed both the local traditions and culture.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ttp.v13i0.11549

The Third Pole

Vol. 13, 2013

Page: 60-64