Government to Promote Religious Sites via Spiritual Diplomacy
Summary
The government plans to promote Nepal's key religious sites such as Pashupatinath, Lumbini, Janakpurdham, and Muktinath through spiritual pilgrimage diplomacy to boost tourism and employment.
Key Points
- The government will promote Pashupatinath, Lumbini, Janakpurdham, and Muktinath through spiritual pilgrimage diplomacy.
- The policy prioritizes developing religious, cultural, health, study, film, spiritual, and leisure tourism as emerging destinations.
- Employment will be increased by linking marginalized and Dalit communities with community-operated homestays and local cultural activities.
- At least five thousand new homestays will be linked with booking platforms under the 'Nepal Homestay' branding through the concept of living museums.
