Laxman Ghimire

Employment Opportunity in Tourism Related Business in Nepal: a Case Study of Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal Laxman Ghimire

Tourism industry is a back bone of economy in every developing country like Nepal. Development of tourism sector has contributed to increase employment and income generation of a country. Nepal is famous for natural beauties, like Mt. Everest, the highest peak of the world. Cultural heritages like temple of Lord Pashupatinath, Lumbini: the birth place of Lord Buddha. So, Nepal has become the attractive destination for tourists all over the world. The present study is based on primary data. The primary data were collected by hotel and restaurant owner, hotel and restaurant worker and informal employment and observation, discussion and survey of hotels/lodges and other people of Chitwan. This study provides basic information and general guidelines to the associated businessman, employer, policy maker and decision makers about the way to attain sustainable tourism development. This research is important for the study of employment opportunity in Tourism Related Business in Sauraha Chitwan.