RASUWA, July 6: The number of visitors to the Langtang National Park declined in the current fiscal year compared to the previous fiscal, leading to a drop in the revenue collections as well.
According to data provided by the park administration, the park had welcomed nearly 56,000 tourists last fiscal year, while the number of visitors so far this year stands at 50,360, including 39,011 domestic, 788 from SAARC countries, and 10,561 from other nations.
Diversifying Government Revenue
The decline in tourist arrivals has led to a drop in revenue collections as well. Last year, revenue collections from visitors amounted to Rs 57.7 million, while this year so far, it amounts to Rs 42.8 million, according to park information officer Ganesh Prasad Tiwari.
The Langtang region, which also includes the famous tourist and religious site Gosaikunda, attracts both foreign and domestic tourists. The revenue generated from tourism has been utilised for park protection, biodiversity management, and supporting the local livelihoods.
