Wildlife tourism is an important part of the tourism industries in many countries including many african and south american countries, australia, india, canada, indonesia, bangladesh, malaysia and maldives among many. Wildlife and 12 must see wild animals of nepal nepal has numerous national parks and reserves to protect wildlife diversity and the wildlife tourism is also a major source of income for the country. There are some animal species which are unique to nepal, such as the spiny babbler. The authors bpa own experience of collaboration, on behalf of the nations tourism authority the nepal tourism board, with the community of barpak in settingup the homestay management, was a.
In fact, this small country has all of the big five lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo if you swap tigers in for lions. While it can include eco and animalfriendly tourism, safari hunting and similar highintervention activities also fall under the umbrella of wildlife to. Wildlife species are often particularly vulnerable to. Purported benefits of this growth in tourism include greater tourist interest in, and support for, conservation. Eco tourism in nepal massive mountains, rolling hills, abundant vegetation and diverse wildlife it is little wonder that nepal is a popular tourist destination and the ideal location for ecotourism. Encouraging conservation or adding to exploitation.
This national biodiversity strategy and action plan nbsap is a key milestone in the conservation history of nepal, following the biodiversity profiles of nepal 1996 and nepal biodiversity strategy 2002. Nepal s wildlife is officially classified into two main categories. Please visit our trade site for visit nepal 2020 notices and all trade updates. Rhino sightings are pretty much guaranteed, and tiger sightings are not uncommon. Nepal is a playground for tourists with different activities which are described briefly bellow. Tiger viewing from hides or elephant back chitwan national park, nepal. In turn, wildlife based tourism generates millions in revenues that fund the authorities managing protected areas. In the himalayan jungles some rare wild creatures are resided.
Wildlife tourism is an element of many nations travel industry centered around observation and interaction with local animal and plant life in their natural habitats. The complete wildlife tour with access nepal is a wildlife extravagance that takes you to three most popular protected parks of nepal lying at different regions of nepals terai. Nepal has large number of rhododendron species and wild animals found in rara lake ecoregion and ecoregion of the terai grasslands. There are more mammals in the country than in any other place in the world and many different species of marsupials, from carnivorous tasmanian. Wildlife tourism is also a major source of tourism in the country. Our nepal wildlife holidays delve into the tropical jungles of nepals terai, an expanse that preserves some of the densest and most diverse wildlife habitat in the subcontinent. This report assesses the various aspects of human wildlife conflict with particular reference to the negative interaction of humans with the wild elephants in the western and eastern terai of nepal. Travel right in nepal by doing your research and getting to grips with the big issues and conservation projects that can make a major difference to the depth of your overall travel experience. Spotting the wildlife in jammu and kashmir is a fun filled, exciting and thrilling experience, especially since the variety of flora and fauna of this region is exclusively found here. Elen turner shares her favorite nepalese national parks. To be one with nature, to regenerate ones own selfesteem, to rediscover oneself, to appreciate nepals beauty, to interact with.
Wildlife tourism, in its simplest sense, is watching wild animals in their natural habitat. At the local level, african wildlife foundation develops partnerships with tourism enterprises like lodges and tour companies that employ people living near, or in, these wildlife rich zones, allowing the people who live closest to. Jhapa district in the eastern terai, and shuklaphanta wildlife reserve. Before kicking off the complete wildlife tour in nepal, we will explore a bit of kathmandu, which would undoubtedly add a magnificence of cultural flavor in this. Despite the environmental significance of the middle hills, and to a lesser extent, the terai, both areas are degraded by. Jungle safari wildlife tourism duke nepal activities. National parks and wildlife reserve 389223 604091 55 pashupati area excluding indian 95411 124180 30. Pdf pecotourism gives priority to ecological resource integrity. Opportunities and challenges for wildlife conservation. This wildlife adventure merges the best national parks with small trek in forested foothills himalaya.
Nepal takes pride in doubling the total population of the almost extinct bengal tigers by 2020. Types of tourism in nepal and their prospect theseus. Remote rainforest sites, often promoted as being consistent with conserva high in biodiversity, are notable in this cattion objectives because it is smallscale with egory. Nepal is a unique and diverse destination in world. Purported benefits of this growth in tourism include greater tourist interest in, and support for. The program is working with 19 countries across africa and asia to promote wildlife conservation and sustainable development by combatting illicit trafficking in wildlife, and investing in wildlifebased tourism. Conservation of tigers in nepal 20060097010 recipient organizationagency. Nepal has some of the most spectacular wildlife in the world, from small butterflies to wild rhinos and tigers. Wildlife tourism india is not only just incredible in terms of climate, nature, culture, historical places, religion. Ecotourism in nepal sylvie scoville 8 december 1999 trekking is the gift of nepal to the world in adventure tourism. Wildlife tourism sites in australia wildlife tourism sites in australia overview of the study australia is a land rich in wildlife many species in the region are strictly endemic. Culture and wildlife nepal travel guide little things travel. Along with forest policy, it is fundamental to redesign the new forest act, national parks and wildlife. A complete wildlife tour in nepal with access nepal tour.
India is also dotted one of the popular wildlife destinations among the tourists. Tourism is the second most important source of foreign exchange for nepal, after agriculture, and approximately 45% of tourists coming to nepal visit protected areas, generating substantial revenue. However, due to the difficulties of implementing community based ecotourism and wildlife conservation in practice, the expected amount of return cannot be achieved yet. Nepals wildlife is officially classified into two main categories. But, wildlife watching tourism can have adverse effects on wildlife. Tourism will therefore remain central to the economic sustainability of the protected area system and the protection of biodiversity. It is also a testimony of nepals continued commitment towards fulfilling her international obligations. Impacts of wildlife tourism on poaching of greater onehorned. At the local level, african wildlife foundation develops partnerships with tourism enterprises like lodges and tour companies that employ people living near, or in, these wildliferich zones, allowing the people who live closest to. Nepal government also promotes careers in wildlife industry by providing the opportunity of participating in the wildlife conservation internship programs.
Wildlife tourism is a growing phenomenon, particularly in emerging economies such as india. A trekkers paradise, nepal combines himalayan views, golden temples, charming hill villages and jungle wildlife watching to offer one of the worlds great travel destinations. Nepal tourism, tourist places nepal, nepal tourism packages. Dec 12, 2017 prepare for your own trip to nepal with this culture and wildlife nepal travel guide. Prepare for your own trip to nepal with this culture and wildlife nepal travel guide. Nepal is popular as mountaineering destination in the world initially but nepal is geographically rich. Welcome to nepal nepals official travel and tourist. Wildlife tourism and rhinoceros poaching impact upon each other. There are some animals and birds only found in nepal such as spiny babbler. It has highest mountain in world to lowest point kechana kalan, 70 meters above sea level. Nepal is a land of miscellany with magnificent himalayan mountains, vast and icy glaciers, rich green vegetation, ancient history, exquisite monuments and exotic wildlife sanctuaries, which make tourism in nepal as thieving sector.
Sightings of a diverse selection of other wildlife is a certainty. In turn, wildlifebased tourism generates millions in revenues that fund the authorities managing protected areas. Nepal offers an amazing and memorable experience in the bracket of wildlife tourism. To get around the country, you may choose to drive yourself if you want to brave the adventurous nepalese roads, but i recommend opting for a tour company instead, like this 10day discovery tour. The common category lists nepal is a landlocked country located in south asia with china in the north and india in the south, east and west. Modelling impacts of wildlife tourism on animal communities. Types of tourism in nepal and their prospect year 2016 pages 47 nepal is a beautiful country rich and diverse in natural and cultural resources which is in its developmental phase and is full of potentiality in tourism sector.
The nepal himalaya is the ultimate goal for mountain lovers. For participation in travel fairssales missions and tendersquotations, please click here. Some of the himalayas most iconic and accessible hiking is on offer here, with rugged trails to everest. A case study from royal chitwan national park, nepal. The program is working with 19 countries across africa and asia to promote wildlife conservation and sustainable development by combatting illicit trafficking in wildlife, and investing in wildlife based tourism. The share of wildlife tourism is claimed to form 9% of global gdp in 2011. Wildlife tour in nepal nepal is a fascinating country in the world for adventure wildlife safari tour and some of the most popular national parks are always best choice among travelers. Tourism in nepal acts as a treasure hunt which is full of mysteries. Wildlife diversity and 12 must see wild animals of nepal. The total area of indias protected wilderness is around 1, 40,000 square kilometers which constitutes 4 percent of the countrys total land area. The certain area of the southern plain land of terai has well conserved jungles which is natural habitats of various wildlife. The challenges of wildlife tourism are even more important because half of the. Tourism in nepal acts as a treasure hunt which is full of mysteries whilst providing pots full of golds and silvers during the journey hoping one day it will find the.
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