This document discusses tourism in Nepal and Biratnagar. It provides an overview of the history and development of tourism in Nepal. It notes that tourism contributes significantly to Nepal's GDP and employment. Biratnagar is presented as a potential tourism destination due to its cultural diversity, historic places, and religious festivals. Opportunities for tourism development in Biratnagar are discussed, including adventure activities, food, entertainment, and infrastructure improvements. The document argues that Biratnagar has great potential for tourism if proper initiatives and support are provided.

1. Presented by : Swikriti Chaudhary and Subodh Karna
Representing:
Birat College For
Professional Studies

2. is travel for recreational , leisure or business purposes.
According to WTO,
It is travelling to and staying in
places outside their usual
environment for not more than one
consecutive year for leisure, business
and other purposes.
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3.  Tourism in Ancient Nepal
 Tourism after unification of Nepal
 Tourism after 1950
 Present day tourism in Nepal
Important Dates for tourism development
 On 1956 A.D national tourism council set up five year tourism development
plan under the ministry of industry and commerce
 Nepal celebrated “ visit Nepal 98” to strengthen Nepal tourism
 In 2011 AD Nepal tourism year was celebrated
 In 2012 government declared Lumbini Tourism Year 2012

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100000
200000
300000
400000
500000
600000
700000
800000
900000
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
total no. tourist arrival by air
Source: District & VDC profile of Nepal 2015

5.  Nepal can accommodate 7.44 million tourist annually
 In 2012, Nepal earned Rs.36.6 billion from tourism,
equivalent to 24 percent of the value of the country’s total
exports
 The industry provides employment to more than 750,000
people in a country where the unemployment rate is more
than 45%.
 According to world travel and tourism council (WTTC)
report, tourism industry has contributed 8.9 % to Nepal’s
GDP in 2014 supporting 1.1 million jobs
 Before earthquake, Nepal was the 26th fastest growing
tourism economy out of 188 countries.
18%
26%
56%
GDP CONTRIBUTION FROM
DIFFERENT SECTOR
agriculture industry services
Source: District & VDC profile of Nepal 2015

6. Holiday pleasure
52%
trekking and
mountaineering
12%
Pilgrimage
9%
Business and
official
8%
others
7%
Not specified
10%
Convention
2%
Source: District & VDC profile of Nepal 2015

7. ‘Birat’ means huge and ‘nagar’ means city
History:
 The old name of Biratnagar was GOGRAHA
BAZAAR
 In 1914 AD, Colonel Jil Bahadur Khatri, the
district governor, laid the foundation of
modern Biratnagar.
 In 1919 AD Biratnagar got its present name
from Kesher Shamsher Rana.
 It is the second largest city of Nepal.
 It is regarded as largest commercial and
industrial hub of Nepal.

8.  The eastern city of Biratnagar added seven new hotels and reached a
total of 97 in the last fiscal year
 With 1,849 rooms last year, it hosted 49,360 tourists, showing 20%
growth in tourism. The survey showed that 40,313 Indian tourists
visited Biratnagar last year.
 80% of tourist are Indian Tourist
 Tourism mainly come for religious fair, educational and business
purpose
 Currently 1 million tourist visiting Biratnagar for Chaturmas .There will
be economic activity of at least of Rs. 2 billion within the four months
According to survey report 2013-14 conducted by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB):
Among the eight major city area Biratnagar, is one of the cities to attract tourist.

9. Cultural diversity
Historic Places
Educational hub
Industrial hub
Pilgrimage
Street food stalls
Religious fair

10. (The oldest rath yatra of Nepal)
It is second largest in
South Asia
More than 3 lakh people
come to celebrate this
festival annually
People from Bihar,
Bengal and Sikkim can
be attracted if promoted
well.

11. In Tihar decoration in main
roads with banana tree and
bamboo with lights(diyo) in all
shops and houses is unique in
Biratnagar
Holi, the festival of colours is
celebrated in Biratnagar with
unbelievable enthusiasm. The
“Baraat” celebrated by
madwadi community are
unique.
This celebration is worth seeing.

12. Virat palace:
Virata was a kingdom ruled by the Matsya king by
the name Virata. It was here that
the Pandavas spent their 13th year of anonymity
(Aignata Vasa) after their 12 years of forest-life (Vana
Vasa)in the forests of Kamyaka and Dwaita. Its
capital was Virata Nagari, modern Biratnagar.
Arjundhara:
The pond lying next to the temple is believed to be filled with water from the hole made by Arjun.
Buddhanagar:
Pandavas’ wife Draupadi enter Nepal through this
place. King Birat (Virat) let them stay in palace giving
them various jobs
Kichakbadh:
During the exile Bhima killed the Kichak
for abusing Draupadi

13. Ram DhuniBaraha chhetra
Budha Subba Dantakali
Pindeshwori
Pancha Kanya

14. Nepal is a multi ethnic,
multi lingual and a multi
cultural country and these
characteristics are best
displayed here at
Biratnagar.
People of all communities
live together in this city and
share a family feeling.
Festivals of all communities
are celebrated with the
same devotion and
cherished by all.
Biratnagar, truly
demonstrates the ethos of
‘Unity in diversity’.

15. Jungle safari at Koshi Tappu
wildlife reserve
Long boats rides in Koshi river
Rock climbing, para gliding, etc at
Bhedetar.
Trekking and hiking
Dirt bike and mountain biking
Rafting at Tammar khola

16. Food stalls in different streets,
where one can savor the street
food like momo, noddles and
panipuri.
Let there be street festival
also comprise display of culture,
art and costumes of various
ethnic groups in the region.
Mark certain places specially for
street foods.

17. Marine museum
Site seeing
Helicopter tour
Shopping malls
Sports
Cinema hall
Hotel and restaurant
Art gallery and museum
Theme park

18.  The largest commercial and
industrial hub of Nepal
 People come from various places
(both international and national)
for business and official
purposes. They needs luxurious
places and facility to stay.
 Biratnagar acts as a hub for
education. If schools and colleges
of international level are opened,
there is a high chance for tourism
development.

19. MG road of Gangtok,India
(Can be Replicated in Our Main Road)
Shanghai lights, China
(Our Traffic Chowk & Mahendra Chowk)
Birmingham,UK
Can Replicate this in Singhya Khola)

20.  Infrastructure
 Tourism and travel agencies
 Renovation and reconstruction
 Good hotel, complex and resort
 Entertainment house
 Proper security
 Government support
 Public initiation
 Other attractive features

21. It has lots of potentialities and can be
one of the most important tourist spots
if proper concern is shown. There are
quite a few things that need to be done
and developed but once done this place
could turn to be a ‘Mecca’ for tourists.
We know what needs to be done? How
they can be done? Who can do them?
Where and when they need to be done?
The only thing that we require is the
will and the diligence to get them done.
No, It is not enough to point our
fingers at each other as each of us has
a duty to perform if we wish to see
Biratnagar develop into a TOURIST
SPOT. So, let us roll up our sleeves and
get to work.