Post-COVID tourism is slowly thriving all over the world. Likewise, South Asia is also slowly gaining back its momentum, and a rise in tourists can be observed. Numerous travel websites and online portals such as Trip Advisor, Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, the New York Times, etc. annually listed the ‘Best Travel Destinations’ or ‘Must Travel Destinations’. The world’s leading online travel agency has ranked Kathmandu as Top Natural Destination in 2024 by Trip Advisor. It is good news for Nepal’s tourism industry. Under seven categories, Trip Advisor has announced ‘Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards-2024’. Trip Advisor’s popular 7 categories are Top destinations, Natural destinations, Trending destinations, Cultural destinations, Food destinations, Honeymoon destinations, and Sustainable destinations. Similarly, among the best 25 destinations in the world, Trip Advisor has ranked Kathmandu at number 24.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Destinations-cNature-g1#filters-area
Trip Advisor About Kathmandu
“Nepal’s capital is surrounded by a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples, shrines, and fascinating villages. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square’s monuments, or join mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel District. Explore shops for exquisite work by local artisans—carpets and paper prints are specialties”.
Nepal Tourism Board’s (NTB) Director Mr. Mani Raj Lamichhane has expressed his happiness over this news. He further stated that this news will have a positive effect on Nepal’s tourism which is improving after the COVID-19 pandemic. Another good news for tourism in Nepal is the huge inflow of tourists in the year 2023. According to NTB statistics, 10,14,882 foreign tourists visited Nepal in 2023.
Similarly, Nepal’s Mustang has been listed in the New York Times ‘52 Places to Go in 2024’. Earlier in 2023, CNN Travel listed Mustang as a 23-Must Visit Destination in the World.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/travel/places-to-travel-destinations-2024.html
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/where-to-travel-best-destinations-2023/index.html
