Nepal Tourism After The Devastating Earthquake

Nepal Tourism After The devastating Earthquake of 25 April 2015 affected almost every sector in Nepal. Although, most of the tourism products are safe, tourism sector in general is highly affected. However, the unprecedented unity amongst all sector of the country and strong international solidarity/ co operation seen in the tragic moment are the inspiring factors to overcome the effects of the Disaster.  The International Airport , all the Domestic Airports and all highways are not affected , There is't any health problem caused by the earthquake. Revival of Tourism in the country will be the main tool to take  people to normal life. 

There is Much to see in Nepal
Out of 75 Districts of Nepal, 11 are severely affected by the earthquake. It does not mean the whole national is severely affected . Some of the historical monuments in Durbar Squares of Kathmandu valley are affected by this earthquake, Langtang and Monaslu trekking areas are affected at this moment. All the other tourism products are there as they were before. Popular tourist destination like Dhulikhel, Lumbini, Chitwan, Bandipur, Pokhara, Tansen, Annapurna Region, Mustang, Dolpo, Bardia, Suklaphanta and many more tourism sites and adventure activites are there as usual. You can experience Sightseeing, Jungle Safari, White water rafting, Trekking, Paragliding, Mountain flight, Zip line, and more as usual.so, no need to change your travel plan of Nepal. rather you may modify some itineraries slightly.
Nepal Earthquake in Chart


Nepal Trekking Tours Itinerary Suggestion 

1. Pokhara Tour 
Pokhara, Nepal's most attractive tourist destination lies in the central part of the country just 200 km west of Kathmandu and about 180 km north from southern border city Sunali. Scenic flight 30 minutes and surface travel of 5-6 hours from Kathmandu is enough to reach to Pokhara. Beside this, there are regular bus services from various border towns from eastern to western, such as Kakadvitta, Biratnagar, Nepaljung, Mahendranagar etc. 

2. Kathmandu - Lumbini - Chitwan - Pokhara Tour 
The Kathmandu - Lumbini - Chitwan - Pokhara package gives you a complete experience of Culture, Nature & Adventure. One can see the Historic Heritages in Kathmandu, A pleasant six hours drive by car or bus on the Kathmandu - Narayanghat highway and Narayanghat - Siddharthanagar ( Mahendra highway) offering you a continually changing landscape from the mountains of the Himalayas to the plains of the Terai. Visit Loard Gautam Buddha birth place Lumbini, enjoy the wilderness in Chitwan and finally relax in the lap of the Majestic Himalayas in Pokhara.

3. 10 Nights - 11 Days Nepal Tour Package
This 11 days Nepal Tour Program covers all the popular ancient sightseeing destination (Kathmandu-Pokhara - Tansen - Lumbini - Chitwan - Kathmandu) of Nepal. This holiday package is a one of the best Nepal Tour chosen by many tourist. For more details you can contact Nepal local Travel Agents they are eager to make you Nepal Tour. 

4. Annapurna Basecamp Trek ( ABC Trek )
Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the best trekking routes in Nepal. The trek is also know as Annapurna Sanctuary Trek. It begins and ends in Pokhara and goes through Dhampus, Kande or Nayapul, Ghandruk ( Popular Gurung Village), Chhomrong, Deurali, Machhapuchhre Base Camp etc. The spectacular panoramic view of Annapurnas, Himchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna III and Machhapuchhre Mountain appear during the trek.  

5. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek lies in Annapurna Region and its known as a one of the most popular short treks in Nepal. More ( Ghorepani Poonhill Trek - 3 Night 4 Days ) and following trekking route also safe after devastating earthquake.

6. Jomsom Muktinath Trek
7. Upper Mustang Trek
8. Round Annapurna Trek
9. Dhaulagiri Base Camp Trek
10. Mardi Himal Trek
11. Khopra Trek
12. Royal Trek
13. Dolpo Trek ( upper / lower dolpo )

 The Ministry of Culture, Toursim and Civil Aviation under Government of Nepal has released a press statement assuring Nepal is now safe after an earthquake except for worst hit 8 out of 75 districts. Also at those places rebuilding process is going on and slowly life of people is getting back into normal.

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