This document summarizes a presentation by Arjun Kumar Limbu on tourism and sustainable livelihood in Nepal. [1] It discusses how tourism is an important economic sector for Nepal and how the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) works to promote sustainable livelihoods through various tourism-related initiatives. [2] KEEP operates visitor information centers, provides tourism training programs, and engages in community development projects to benefit local economies and livelihoods while preserving the environment and culture. [3] However, challenges remain around issues like carbon emissions and ensuring quality tourism jobs for Nepalis.

1. Tourism and Sustainable Livelihood in Nepal
Seminar on Sustainable Livelihood
March 1, 2013
ARJUN KUMAR LIMBU
Program Officer
KATHMANDU ENVIRONMENTAL EDCUATION PROJECT (KEEP)
www.keepnepal.org

2. PRESENTATION TOPICS
• TOURISM AND NEPAL
• KEEP & STRATEGIC APPROACH FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD
• KEEP’S INITIATIVES FOR LIVELIHOOD IN NEPAL
• CHALLENGES and Conflicts

3. Tourism AND Nepal
13 December 2012 UN– As the estimated number of
tourists travelling this year hits a record 1 billion today,
focused on world tourism unveiled a tip-laden campaign
aimed at letting travellers know how they can best benefit
the people and places they visit.
Buy local-UNWTO – winning piece of advice
Despite global economic uncertainty, international tourism
continued to grow in 2012,
one of the world’s largest economic sectors.
Nepal – considered tourism as economic opportunities.

4. Travel in Nepal
Photo: Chart Showing Tourist Arrival in Different Year

5. NEPAL – FROM WORLD’S VIEW
Wanderlust Travel Awards 2001, UK (2nd position in top country category)
Modern Maturity, America’s largest circulated magazine (quoted
The Annapurna Trail-one of the best 12 walks of world)
Observer Travel Award 2002, UK (2nd position in favorite long haul
destination)
BBC Holiday – 50 place too see before you die (the heights of the
Himalayas ranked Nepal 30th position)
Lonely Planet ‘Drained along the greatest heights of the Himalaya, the
Kingdom of Nepal is a land of subline scenery, time-worn temples, and some of
the best walking trails on earth”
1st – In TTF Award, India
MUSTANG – 3 rd most best destination for 2013 ( lonelyplanet)

6. KEE
Established in 1992
P
Non Profit, Non Governmental Organization
Non Profit, Non Governmental Organization
Mission
Ensure the future ecological and cultural prosperity of
Nepal and its people by maximising the benefits and
reducing the negative impacts associated with tourism.”

7. KEEP: Strategic Approach
Direct involvement of International and local stakeholders work in local community
issues to benefit (direct/indirect) in common mission.
-Helping Tourism Work for Nepal

8. Major Activities
• Visitors’ Information Centres
• Tourism Capacity Development Program
• Community Development Program
• Environmental Awareness Program
• Volunteer Program
• Porters’ Welfare Program

9. Visitors’ Information Centres
FREE trekking information from our experts on
-Where to trek
Mountain safety
How to be an environmentally friendly trekker
How to leave a positive cultural impact on Nepal
PROMOTING Nepal in International arenas.
-Tourists season – about 50 travelers.
Impact in Sustainable Livelihood: (Local economy)
-Encouraging on ‘Buy Local Product’ in Rural areas.
-Trek in off-the beaten route.
-Hire Local Guide / Porter. ( Provide TIPS)

10. 700,000 2012
TOURISM – LOCAL LIVELIHOOD - GIVE JOB TO LOCAL GUIDE/ PORTER
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/activityandadventure/9456344/Nepal-to-ban-independent-trekking.html

11. Tourism Capacity Development Program
•ELC / French / First Aid / Eco-leadership / Porters Workshop – 3000 ppl
•For better livelihood
• Taking into rural areas.
• Clients’ Mother tongue speaker-> Job
• Up-gradation with eco-leadership quality
(A guide becomes - > Company Director)
•Human Rights – Tourism Porters issues.
(Wh ? Low-pay, fatalities, discrimination
RAISE VOICE.

12. -Come as a guest, go as a family – Strategic Approach
-Return Rate and Duration of stay (high)

13. Community Development Program
- WASH
-School infrastructure Construction, school supplies
Education sector
Impact:
- Bring Changes in behaviours ( Sanitation )
- Social Integration/Disintegration
- Encourage in School children attendance.
- More inquisitiveness in school children.
(long term and indirect development)

14. Social Integration-Development

15. Challenges and Conflict
Environment
Carbon Neutralization
FUGs
GREEN ECONOMY - > GREEN TRAVEL

16. THT -> livelihood -> LNP

17. 100 % 100 %
Economy Livelihood
0% Tourist TC RC 0%
Tourism Mobility
Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Livelihood through Tourism

18. TOURISTS -> Companies -> Rural People livelihood
Good quality Tourism-sector human resources for Nepal (?)
-Capacity Deve. Is essential to build their CONFIDENCE limit.
For better livelihood : Economy driven
-Training
- local TOURISM PRODUCTS
- SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

19. Thank You.
Email: arjunlimbu@outlook.com