This document summarizes the findings of a survey of 6 shopkeepers in Thamel, Nepal on the economic, social, and environmental impacts of tourism development. Key findings include: (1) Most respondents said their income and the supply of goods have increased due to higher demand from tourism. (2) The majority agreed cultural exchange and life standards have increased, while traditional culture and forest areas have decreased. (3) Respondents attributed water quality issues more to irresponsible government than tourism specifically.

1. Nepal –Japan Student Exchange program
2013
 Day -1 Findings
Comparison and Contrast Between the Survey between
three different kinds of shopkeepers.
Sample size -6
Survey Area -Thamel
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2. Economic view points
1. Out of the total sample size (6) the majority of the
people/respondents argue that their income level has
increased(4:2).
2. However, they seem to be neutral regarding their views
about the increase in infrastructural development due to
Tourism development.
3. Many of the respondents agree that there has been an
increase in the number of other industries(5:1).
4. Where as majoity of the respondent argue that , the supply
of goods has increased (4:2) due to the increased aggregate
Demand .
5. And , the price of the good and services has also
increased considerably.(becaause of increased demand)
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3. Socio View Points
1. Majority of the respondent agree with the fact that , the
cultural exchange has increased due to the
development of Tourism.
2. As a result of which , the status of sanitation in the
community is also increased.
3. All of the respondents agree that, their life standard has
increased due to Tourism development.
4. They also agree with the statement that, the population
and congestion has increased due to thedevelopment
of the tourism Industry.
5. However, most of the respondents also agree that ,
tourism development has led to the loss of traditional
culture.
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4. Environmental view Points
 Most of the respondents agree that the, level of
awareness for Environmental protection has
increased.
 Most of them agree that forest areas have been
decreased in overall ( Nepal) .
 Most of the agree that , the quality of water has
decreased but not due to the development of
Tourism, because of irresponsible government ,
 They said that , the beauty of the landscapes and the
scenery has deteriorated , but development of
tourism is not responsible for this deterioration.
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5. Aarigato !!
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