Nepal Launches National Wellness Tourism Strategy and Action Plan
Summary
Nepal has unveiled a National Wellness Tourism Strategy and a five-year action plan to position the country as a global wellness destination. The plan sets targets for tourist growth, new wellness hubs, quality standards, training, infrastructure upgrades, and eco-friendly investment incentives.
Key Points
- The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has launched the National Wellness Tourism Strategy 2026-2035 and a five-year action plan for 2026-2030.
- The strategy aims to boost wellness tourism through hubs in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Lumbini, and mountain regions such as Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Sarangkot, Manang, and Mustang.
- It sets targets including an 11 percent share of international tourists by 2030, mandatory certification for wellness facilities, and training for 2,000 new practitioners.
- The plan also calls for infrastructure upgrades, renewable energy use, a wellness investment desk, and strict environmental and hygiene standards.
