Essays about: "tourism in nepal"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words tourism in nepal.

  1. 1. A Heavy Burden - Coloniality and Exploitation of the Subaltern in Nepal’s Mountain Tourism Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Sara Frenning; [2023]
    Keywords : tourism; trekking; climbing; Subaltern; workforce equity; coloniality; Nepal; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes the effects of mountain tourism on local people and communities in Nepal with a focus on three main questions: the equity of mountain jobs, the impacts of Western mountaineering’s dominance on local cultures, and the respect and lack of respect for local workers' lives. Despite repeated accounts of precarious and dangerous working conditions the adventure and mountain tourism industry continue to exploit some bodies on behalf of others. READ MORE

  3. 2. The tourist gaze on the royal Kumari of Kathmandu - Analysis of a living goddess based on online discourse

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Sofia Herslow; [2019]
    Keywords : Social anthropology; Kumari; worship; Newar; Nepal; Kathmandu valley; Tourism; Tourist Gaze; Modes of Authenticity; John Urry; Erik Cohen; living goddess; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : There are many possible sources for anthropological research, however, this thesis examines tourists' comments on internet forums. In particular, tourist comments on the TripAdvisor page of the Kumari Chowk in Kathmandu, Nepal will be examined. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ecotourism, indigenous people and their local environment: A case study about Amaltari community homestay Nawalparasi, Nepal

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Bishnu Shankar Parajuli; [2018]
    Keywords : ecotourism; homestay ecotourism; indigenous people; Nepal; travelers;

    Abstract : This case study deals with ecotourism and its impacts on the indigenous people of Amaltari,  Nawalparsi district of Nepal. Homestay is practiced by locals of different villages in Nepal. Amaltari is one of such villages which are home to the 'tharu' local group. This research work will unleash impacts on the local indigenous people. READ MORE

  5. 4. More than a trek: On the role of social capital disasters - An exploratory case study of trekking and adventure companies' efforts in the disaster response after the 2015 earthquake in Nepal

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Agnes Johansson; Andreas Kölling; [2016-01-27]
    Keywords : Social Capital; Disaster Management; Disaster Response;

    Abstract : Background and problem: The engagement by private sector in disaster response has been increasing throughout the years as well as the interest for social capital in disasters. However, the social capital and private sector engagement in disasters is an area of research which contains plenty of gaps. READ MORE

  6. 5. Welfare Entitlements, Mitigating Tactics and Coping Strategies within the Mountaineering Industry in the Khumbu Region of Nepal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Sixten Lundqvist; [2015]
    Keywords : social structures; third sector; community; welfare; risk; Nepal; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Khumbu region of northeast Nepal has experienced dramatic socio-economic change along with the rise of tourism. The mountainous villages have developed and abandoned traditional lifestyles as tourists from all over the world come to experience the dramatic scenery of the Himalayas and ascent its peaks. READ MORE