Nepal has significant tourism potential due to its diverse natural and cultural attractions. It is home to Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world, as well as several national parks offering opportunities for adventure tourism. Major cities and sites discussed include Kathmandu, Pokhara Valley, Lumbini, Chitwan National Park, and various temples. However, Nepal's tourism industry has been heavily impacted by a devastating 2015 earthquake that damaged infrastructure and cultural sites and is expected to reduce the number of visitors.

1. POTENTIAL OF
NEPAL
Submitted by :
Rizwan Ansari
M.A.Tourism Administration

2. CONTENT
 LOCATION OF NEPAL
 ABOUT NEPAL
 PLACES TO VISIT
 KATHMANDU CITY
 BODHNATH
 PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE
 SWAYAMBHUNATH TEMPLE
 POKHRA VALLEY
 LUMBINI
 MOUNT EVEREST
 ADVENTURES IN NEPAL
 CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK
 NEPALAFTER RECENT EARTHQUAKE 2015

3. LOCATION OF NEPAL

4. ABOUT NEPAL
 Surrounded by the lofty heights of the
Himalayas, Nepal is a land of eternal
beauty and attraction.
 It's a land of colorful cultures, ancient
history and people, picturesque scenery
and some of the best walking on earth.
 It is popularly known for the highest
mountain peak of the world, Mount
Everest which stands tall at 8848 metres.
 Nepal tourism informs about places to
visit in Nepal, famous for the birthplace
of Gautam Buddha who laid the
foundation of Buddhism in the country.
 Nepal having rich traditions of art, culture
and heritage. Kathmandu, the capital city
of Nepal is a treasure house of ancient art
and culture.

5. PLACES TO VISIT IN NEPAL

6. KATHMANDU CITY
 The capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu Valley is the most important region in
Nepal, the centre of political, commercial and cultural activities in Nepal.
 The capital city is for many travellers, even the name Kathmandu conjures up
images of spirituality , mysticism and adventure.

7. BODNATH
• It is the most important
tibetan buddhist monument
outside tibet.
• Bodnath is the largest stupa
in nepal and is the religious
center for nepal's large
community of Tibetans.
• A World Heritage Site

8. PASHUPATINATH TEMPLE
 Pashupatinath Temple, with its astonishing architectural beauty, stands as a
symbol of faith, religion, culture and tradition.
 Temple's existence dates back to 400 A.D.
 Regarded as the most sacred temple of Hindu Lord Shiva in the world

9. SWAYAMBHUNATH
 Here the white semi-circular mound with an umbrella on the top, represents the
steps to nirvana. The Stupa is hung with multi-colored prayer flags.
 It is the most ancient and enigmatic of all the holy shrines in Kathmandu Valley.
 Historical records found on a stone inscription give evidence that the stupa was
already an important Buddhist pilgrimage destination by the 5th century A.D. i.e.
before the coming of Buddhism in the valley.

10.  Pokhara valley , a land of spectacular beauty crowned by the majestic
Himalayas,conjures vision of calm but vibrant green hills.
 Three out of the ten highest mountains in the world — Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and
Manaslu — are within 30 miles of the city.
 The city is also a base for trekkers undertaking the Annapurna circuit ranges in the
Himalaya.
 Pokhra is also recognized as one of the major destination for adventure tourism.
POKHARA VALLEY

11. LUMBINI
 Lumbini, birthplace of
Lord Buddha, is the centre
of holy faith for the
millions of Buddhists all
over the world.
 A collosal stone pillar
built by the great Indian
emperor Ashoka is also
here. Account of the birth
of Buddha is inscribed on
it.
 One of the most important
historical sites in the
country, UNESCO world
heritage site.

12. MOUNT EVEREST
 Earth’s tallest mountain, hovering at 8,848 meters(29,029 ft)
 Located in the Solukhumbu District
 Also known as “Sagarmatha”
 A World Heritage Site

13. ADVENTURES IN NEPAL
TREKKING
 Nepal is in the shade of the
Himalayas/ several trekking routes.
 Most of people across world come
for trekking
MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
 Nepal is most popular in mountain
climbing
 Most of the tourist come to Nepal for its
Adventure tourism

14. PARAGLIDING IN NEPAL BUNJEE JUMPING

15. Nepal Mountain Flights take
one within the camera range of
some of the highest peaks in the
world, and cruising so close to
the awe-inspiring massifs of
rock and ice, is a heavenly
experience. The following
peaks are covered in the
Himalaya flight tour.
Rafting in Nepal is an
experience which pumps thrill
inside one's body.
If you think rafting in Nepal is
all about mountains and rivers,
you are mistaken. While you go
for rafting, you also enjoy
magnificent temples, craft
shopping, lovely scenic views
and intriguing culture.
RIVER RAFTING
MOUNTAIN FLIGHTS

16.  First National Park in Nepal
 Consists of elephants, tigers,
rhinos, boars, and leopard
 Located in mid and south
Chitwan, in central Nepal
 A World Heritage Site
 Best Time to Visit :From
October to February
CHITWAN NATIONAL PARK

17. NEPAL AFTER RECENT
EARTHQUAKE 2015
 Nepal is heavily reliant on
its tourism industry, the
country’s largest source of
foreign exchange.
 Nepal's devastating
earthquake that has claimed
nearly 7,300 lives so far is
likely to hit the 10 billion-
rupee tourism industry.
 The city’s landmark, the 61
meter high bhimsen tower,
collapsed, its ruined stump
now serving as a selfie stop
for dazed nepali kids.

18.  The country’s most important hindu shrine pashupatinath was also
partially damaged.
 The everest base camp is devastated and at least 18 climbers are dead.
The outlook for this year’s climbing season, due to start now, is grim.
Trekking too is likely to take a hit.
 The earthquake is likely to cause a reduction in people hitting the trails to
the world’s highest peak in the coming season starting in october.

19.  The earthquake is likely to cause a reduction in people hitting the trails to the
world’s highest peak in the coming season starting in october.
 Tourism sector has taken a beating in nepal, with industry sources fearing
cancellation of over two lakh international visitors.
 According to nepalese archaeology department officials, a total of 57 monuments in
the kathmandu valley have been destroyed in last week's powerful temblor.

20. PLEASE PRAY
FOR NEPAL
THANK YOU !