South Asia is home to a solid one-third of the world’s population.
Some of the best brains that run the world have South Asian roots or lineage. The region is home to the highest and the second highest mountain peaks of the world(Everest and K2). Most of the world’s quality water resources are in the region with the river systems originating from the Himalayas. Some of world’s best ocean resources (coral reefs of Maldives), beaches (Coxes Bazaar), and mangrove areas (Sunderbans) are located in the region. Its biodiversity is unmatched (Sinharaja, Chitwan).
Home to marvels such as the Taj Mahal, Ajanta, Sigiriya, Timpu, and Taxila, the heritage and cultures of the region date back thousands of years. For centuries, the region has been a hotspot for seafaring nations looking for spices and other riches. It was the playground of several colonial powers, and is now home to almost all of the world’s religions. The cuisine of the region is exquisite, and its people are friendly and warm. The South Asian region has the key ingredients to delight its visitors.Yet, with some 400 million people remaining below the poverty line and 71 million people affected by violence or its threat, most of South Asia remains confl ict ridden.Poverty,health, child, and gender-related issues are pulling down the region’s image.
INFORMATION ABOUT TOURISM IN SOUTH ASIA
* Nepal
Nepal is an example of a pioneering brand of unique communitybased tourism initiative.With its early model of the Annapurna Tourism Development Project and the Bhakthipur Conservation Project of the 1980s, Nepal introduced a good tourism operational model, offering its unique nature and heritage conservation, community benefit, and sustainable funding features.
Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked sovereign state located in South Asia.
Capital: Kathmandu
Currency: Nepalese rupee
National anthem: Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka
Official language: Nepali Language
Government: Republic, Federal republic, Federation
Population: 30,485,798
ATTRACTIONS IN NEPAL
Katmandu – The capital town of Nepal
Katmandu is the main or we can say it is the heart of Nepal. This is one and only Metropolitan city of Nepal, which is, located in the Himalayas along with two more small cities i.e. Lalitpur and Bhaktapur. This city Kathmandu is majorly surrounded by four mountains i.e. Phulchoki, Chandragiri, Nagarjun, and Shivapuri. This city is also known with the name Kathmandu valley that has the highest population density, which is around one by twelfth part of total population of the country. Kathmandu valley is famous for its scenic infrastructure and architecture. Kathmandu have also many pilgrims of Hindus and Buddhism which attracts many religious people from all around the world. This city has its own interesting history.
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Nagarkot
Nagarkot is a small village, which is located 32 km away from Kathmandu, Nepal in East near Bagmati river zone. Nagarkot is famous for its charming beauty because of beautiful viewpoints at the time of sunrise and sunsets, which displays the most enticing splendour of the great Himalayas, which also includes Mount Everest. Not only this Nagarkot is also gave a perfect and magnificent picture of many snow-capped small peaks which have boosted tourism largely.
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Wildlife Reserve of Koshi Tappu
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Bhaktapur
Bhaktapur is a city of nepal and is located at the eastern part of Kathmandu. Kathmandu is a famous valley in Nepal. This city is also counted as tourist’s attraction. The city is quite beautiful.If you are planing to visit Nepal then this city should be a part of your trip as well. Also this part of Nepal named as bhaktapur is also counted as the world heritage. UNESCO has given this tag to Bhakatapur. Bhakatapur is said to be the third largest city located in kathmandu valley. You will find many historical monument in the ancient city and this city is well known for it architecture and art.
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* Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is addressing the challenge of global warming and climate change faced by all nations of the world. It has extended its conventional position as a tourist destination of a treasured island with a warm people offering nature, culture, and adventure10 to include an extensive green cover. Through its Tourism Earth Lung initiative it is working toward being a carbon-neutral destination by 2018.
There is an incredible place in Nepal, which corrosponds to the wildlife reserve issue. The name of the place is wildlife reserve of koshi tappu. The birds at this wildlife reserve are awesome. This acn be marked as the perfect sitefor watching birds. The months of March, January and aslo february are considered to be the best time to visit the place. At this place the gardens are visited by jeep drives. In addition, the visit to this place makes the journey more exciting. The adventure in this trip includes many other things like walk in jungles and also rafting.
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in the northern Indian Ocean off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent in South Asia
Capital: Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte
Dialing code: 94
National anthem: Sri Lanka Matha
Currency: Sri Lankan rupee
Official language: Sinhala Language, Tamil Language
Population: 20,869,000
ATTRACTIONS IN SRI LANKA
Negombo
This place is located in the western province of this country. No only this place is considered as to be the commercial hub of this country but is also a wonderful tourist destination. The sandy beaches which are located in this city draw many people towards it. The people here are very open minded and they live with all modern facilities. Negombo is also one such place in Sri Lanka where you will find a very happening night life. Other places which also experiences tremendous tourist all-round the year are Beach Park and Mora Wala.
Nuwara Eliya
This hill city named as Nuwara Eliya is at the number sixth place in this list which shows the top ten must visit place in Sri Lanka. Not only this place is known in the whole world where tea plantation is done at a very large scale but is also famous for being a world famous tourist spot. In them month of April when it is time for the new year as per the Tamil calendar this place is filled with people and you will find it extremely difficult to get accommodation then. Lake Gregory is the place where you can just relax and find pleasure in fishing. Then there is also Victoria Park and trout streams where people like to visit
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Jaffna
Jaffna is the city here at the number fifth spot and this city has the reputation to be called as the Northern Province’s capital city. The main tourist attraction at this place is the Nallur Kandaswamy temple which is an architectural marvellous. People from far distance visit this place just to get a glimpse of this temple. Further there is also Jaffna fort which experiences many people coming to eat to get a look of its beauty. Next is the Jaffna public library which has the excellent collection of books and if you are a good reader then you will just love this place.
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Colombo
The capital city of this country named as Colombo is at the number third place in this list. This city is not only the capital city of Sri Lanka but is also the largest and the most happening place in this whole island nation. The atmosphere here in this country is just perfect for every tourist and one will surely enjoy staying here. The famous places to visit in Colombo are Gangaramaya Temple, Twin Tower, newly built Colombo skyline and BOC tower.
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*BHUTAN
Bhutan has presented a model of tourism development,6 in which its
operations are based on the model of a kinked demand curve (Sen 2004) to create a premium value for the destination. Bhutan limits access to a few tens of thousands of tourists each year at a premium charge, placing the per capita yield from one tourist at a high level. Bhutan has a business model aimed at conserving its heritage, culture,and natural resources. This model is in keeping with its unique development indicator of “Gross National Happiness,” in contrast to the conventional development measurement of gross national product.
Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a landlocked state in South Asia located at the eastern end of the Himalayas. It is bordered to the north by China and to the south, east and west by the Republic of India. Wikipedia
Capital: Thimphu
King: Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Currencies: Bhutanese ngultrum, Indian rupee
Official language: Dzongkha Language
Government: Parliamentary system, Unitary state, Constitutional monarchy
Population: 738,267
ATTRACTIONS IN BHUTAN
Flora & Fauna
Bhutan is exactly said to be a botanists’ glory. It has a rich selection of the floral species that include Rhododendrons, junipers, magnolias, carnivorous plants, rare orchids, blue poppy (the national flower), edelweiss, gentian, medicinal plants, daphne, giant rhubarb, high-altitude plants, tropical trees, pine and oak.
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Zangdo Pelri Temple
Bhutan is exactly said to be a botanists’ glory. It has a rich selection of the floral species that include Rhododendrons, junipers, magnolias, carnivorous plants, rare orchids, blue poppy (the national flower), edelweiss, gentian, medicinal plants, daphne, giant rhubarb, high-altitude plants, tropical trees, pine and oak.
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Thimpu
An open valley the capital of Bhutan kingdom is an attractive, clean, small town encircled by high mountains with the Thimphu Chu flowing to its E. The built up area extending for about 3km, is mostly of established houses and a population of 20,000. The core area. Entering the town from Paro or Phuntsholing, the Nordzin Lam starts where a petrol station is seen.
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