The Economy of Nepal
Tourism: Everest, Trekking and Culture
Mountaineering, trekking, pilgrimage and heritage sites bring visitors, though the sector is vulnerable to shocks and crowding.
The Himalaya as an export.
Attractions
Everest and Annapurna treks, Kathmandu’s temples and Lumbini, the Buddha’s birthplace.
Earnings
Tourism supports lodges, guides and porters, particularly in mountain regions.
Sherpas
Sherpa guides earn well by local standards but face high risk.
Pressures
Overcrowding on Everest, waste on trails and dependence on foreign visitors.
A trekking season
In spring and autumn, teahouses along the trail are full, and in other months they are quiet.
Assuming tourism income is stable
It swings with global events.
Key takeaways
- Everest and Annapurna draw trekkers.
- Guides and porters earn income.
- Sherpas face risk.
- Crowding and waste are concerns.
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