Thursday, 5 February 2009

Tourism and the Environment Part 2


The desire to access remote ares of the planet is increasingly becoming more popular and as a consequence tourism is having an impact on the more environmentally sensitive areas of the world.


Ever since Hillary and Tenzing conquored Everest in 1953 Nepal and the Himalayas have been a magnet for tourists. Access to the country was limited during the 1950s and early 1960s because of poor infrastructure, today tourists flock to this mountain region for a variety of mountain based holidays.


Trekking in the foothills of the Himalayas whilst an attraction for the tourist has had a marked impact on the environment and culture of Nepal.


TASK

Make notes on the Costs and Benefits of Tourism in Nepal.


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