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In a bid to add new dimension to the upcoming Nepal Tourism Year 2011 (NTY 2011), the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has identified more than 10 new scenic destinations suitable for rural tourism.

According to NTB, the move aimed at diversifying tourism destinations is also expected to lure 40 percent of the visitors expected during NTY 2011 to visit rural destinations.

The government is also seeking for the private sector investment in infrastructure development in these areas.

The government of Nepal had allocated Rs. 20 million to promote NTY 2011. However, a delay in endorsing the budget is hindering the release of this amount.

It is learned that the selection of potential destinations, houses or resorts, providing training, making tour packages, familiarization trips and market promotion for the selected destination are underway.

The NTB said that villages like Sirubari, Ghalegaon, Nar Phu, Lumbini, Chepang, Pasgaon, Dhading, Sailung, Siklish, Sirung, Balanthali, Shivapuri, Bhujung, Gorkha, Ganga Jamuna and Nagarkot have already gained popularity for village tourism.

According to the Board, a number of travel and trade enterprises have tour packages for some of these destinations. nepalnews.com

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Kishan Shrestha  - Village tourism reader/Research scholar   |206.248.231.xxx |2009-11-03 14:48:14 Dear concerned authority NTB/STN You must know Village Tourism Concept was propounded by Dr Surendra Bhakta Pradhanang of Nepal.He is the the first person who laid foundation on the concept of village tourism in Nepal and abroad. His new book, 'Village the New Tourist Destination of Nepal: Nepal's Village Tourism Tourism' gave the new ideas of village tourism in Nepal. So NTB/STN and related tourism sector must understand Dr Pradhanang and his outstanding contribution in time.NTB must acknowledge him and his contribution. Dr Pradhanang who is the pioneer of village tourism and Father of Village Tourism in Nepal must be honored if NTB is impartial and nation welfare based organization. But we watched NTB's intention and acitivities are biased and not good. We suggest NTB to acknowledge Dr Pradhananng in time. Thanks. Kedar,Navin,Rabin.Kishan and friends Kathmandu,Nepal Powered by !JoomlaComment 3.26

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