Tourism sector faces over Rs 50 billion losses from Bhotekoshi flooding
Summary
The Bhotekoshi flash flood has caused more than Rs 50 billion in losses to Nepal’s tourism sector, damaging hotels, restaurants, vehicles, and heritage sites. The government plans alternative trekking routes, climate-heritage projects, and new support measures for affected tourists and workers.
Key Points
- Preliminary estimates put tourism-sector losses from the Bhotekoshi flash flood at more than Rs 50 billion.
- The disaster damaged 142 hotels, 57 restaurants, 141 tourism vehicles, and several religious and cultural heritage sites.
- The government plans to develop flood-hit areas as “climate heritage” and establish a welfare fund for tourism workers.
- Help desks are being set up for affected tourists, while Nepal seeks international assistance and early-warning technology for glacial lake risks.
