A PROPOSAL ON

Home Stay Trip (Village Tourism)

(Visit & Assessment of Bhumlichok VDC, Gorkha, Gandaki, Nepal)

SUBMITTED TO:

Nepal Tourism Board (NTB)

Bhrikutimandap (Pradarshani Marg), Kathmandu, Nepal

SUBMITTED BY:

Coordinator: Jt. Treasurer, Mr. Karna Bahadur Rana

Nepal Magar Tourism Society

Contact: 014417188, Email: nmtsnepal@gmail.com

Thamel, Lekhanath Marga-29

Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal

November, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter -1: Introduction

1.1 General Background of Study Area…………………………….......1

1.1.1 Statement of the Problem……………………………………..3

1.1.2 Objectives of the study………………………………………..3

1.1.3 Limitation of the Study……………………………………….4

1.1.4 Significance of Home Stay Trip in Bhumlichok …….……….5

1.1.5 Activities & Work Plan ………………………………...…….6

1.1.6 Team Contain ………………………………………………...6

1.1.7 Estimated Cost of the Visit …………………………………..6

1.1.8 Access to Bhumlichok ……………………………………….7

1.2.1 Details Trip Route of Bhumlichok Bhairabhi Home Stay...........……8

1.2.2 Alternative Trip Routes of Bhumlichok Bhairabi ………………..….9

Chapter-2: Literature Review

2.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………11

2.2 Concept of Tourism…………………………………………………11

Chapter-3: Research Methodology

3.1 Research Design…………………………………………………….13

3.2 Rational for the Selection of the Study Site………………………...13

3.3 Sampling Procedure…………………………………………….......13

3.4 Natures and Source of Data ………………………………………...13

3.4.1 Primary Data..………………………………………………...13

3.4.2 Secondary Data……………………………………………….14

3.5 Tools and Technique of Data Collection…………………………...14

3.5.1 Questionnaire Survey ………………………………………...13

3.5.2 Key Information Interview …………………………………14

3.5.3 Field Visit and Observation …………………………………14

3.5.4 Focus Group Discussion …………………………………15

3.6 Data Analysis…………………………………………………………15

Chapter-4: Justification of the study ………………………………..15

Chapter-5: Time Frame ……………………………………………..16

Chapter-6: Chapter Planning ……………………………………..…..16

Bibliography……………………………………………............................18

List of Maps Map: 1.1: Gorkha Districts Map in Nepal……………………………....2

Map: 1.2: Bhumlichok VDC Map in Gorkha Districts………………....2

List of Table Table: 1.1: Activities & Work Plan………………………………….......6

Table: 1.2: Team Contain …………………………………..……….......6

Table: 1.3: Estimated Cost of the Visit ………………………………....7

ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS

ACAP = Annapurna Conservation Area Project

ADB = Asian Development Bank

CBS = Central Bureau of Statistics

GDP = Gross Domestic Product

INGO = International Non-Government Organization

MoCTCA = Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation

MoF = Ministry of Finance

NGO = Non-Government Organization

NPC = National Planning Commission

NTB = Nepal Tourism Board

STN = Sustainable Tourism Network

TAAN = Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal

UNWTO = United Nations World Tourism Organization

UNESCO = United Nations Educational, Scientific and

Cultural Organization

VDC = Village Development Committee

WTO = World Tourism Organization

WWF = World Wide Fund for Nature

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CHAPTER - ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 General Background of Study Area

Nepal is a small and beautiful country with snow-cold torrents and green

vistas. It is situated in southeastern part of Asia between two huge nations India and

China. It is a country of numerous and diverse villages having three different

ecological regions running from south to north namely Terai, Hill and Mountain.

Bhumlichok is a village development committee of Gorkha District in the

Gandaki Zone of northern-central Nepal with distance of about 95 Km on the way

to Prithvi Highway from Kathmandu, than need to walk about 3 to 4 hours to get in

Bhumlichok. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a population of 3,545 and

had 685 houses in the town. The geographical location of the study area is situated

in approximately latitude of 84.696171 and longitude of 27.846639 in Bhumlichok

VDC of Gorkha District. The study area is located at the altitude of 287m Fishling

at Trishuli River to 1652m elevation at Bhairabi Tar (Pokharai Tar) from the sea

level.

Bhumlichok has diverse culture and religion. Magar are the main inhabitants of

this VDC and Chepang/Praja, Gurung, Newar, Chhetri are also being a part of this

area. So, the area posses varied culture or it can be said that the area is culturally

rich which is also one of the most imperative feature of rural tourism. The existing

culture in Bhumlichok as a product, the people of Bhumlichok can promote them

for tourists international as well as domestic. The temple of Bhairabi, Bhairabi Tar,

Dudh Pokhari are the cultural and historical attraction in Bhumlichok. Like in other

part of the country, Dashain, Tihar, Teej, Mage Sankranti, Janai Purnima, Loshar

celebrate with great rejoice and pleasure. Similarly, other religious festivals such as

Buddha Purima (Chandipurnuma), Bhairavithan Mela etc. are celebrated and

enjoyed. According to the filed visit survey among 80 houses in ward no: 4 and 5,

25 houses have basic fundamental of Home Stay facilities.

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Map: 1.1. Gorkha Districts Map in Nepal

Map: 1.2 Bhumlichok VDC map in Gorkha Districts

Source: GIS Digitized Map

Source: GIS Digitized Map

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1.1.1 Statement of the Problem

Nepal is known as the house of poverty. Millions of Nepali youth are spreading

all over the world in search of job although they have to face the undesirable death

in various countries. So Nepal has a great challenge to increase economic activities

to create new job opportunities to address the unemployment problem of rapid

population growth. More than 85% Nepali are in rural areas and almost of them are

engaged in subsistence agriculture where agriculture itself known as source of

many kinds of unemployment. Agriculture is a traditional job and new generation is

not interested in such boring job. At that context tourism can be the good path of

economic generation for sustainable development.

Bhumlichok has wide prospects for the development of tourism. Being an old

and historical place but equally reflects beautiful mountain scenery, amazing

landscape and nature charming.

The underdeveloped infrastructure has been the major constrains in the overall

development of tourism in Nepal. The mountainous and difficult terrain of Nepal

has limited the process of infrastructure development necessary for the rapid

development of pro-poor tourism. Similarly, marketing of such products by the

private sectors has also gained the necessary momentum so far. Lack of awareness

on tourism in the new potential areas is a major constrains for tourism

development. Awareness among not only the general public but to the principle

stakeholders are required for the sustainability of tourism development endeavors.

1.1.2 Objectives of the study

The general objectives of the study focused on the Bhumlichok Bhairabi Home

Stay Trip which covers a broad area of activities. These activities includes

sustainable eco-tourism, community based tourism or village tourism and many

more giving a name as a responsible tourism.

The specific objectives are

Probability of Home Stay Trip in Bhumlichok.

To assess the present situation of tourism in the study area.

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To assess the socio-religious significance of the study area.

To inquire into the various problems and hindrances encountered for the

development of tourism and its promotion.

To recommend measures and strategies to develop the tourism industry.

To promote the new village destinations.

1.1.3 Limitation of the Study

Every social research is bounded with the limitations. Time and money are the

main constraints of research work. It is on welfare research for the requirements of

the Nepal Magar Tourism Society to explore hidden Magar’s Villages as most

probability in tourism industries. As the fresh researcher many hardships have been

faced in the study. A micro-level study has been done in the touristic area

Bhumlichok of Gorkha District. Despite, the various difficulties the touristic site

Bhumlichok has been viewed a "holistic approach" and its activities can be

understood by an "interdisciplinary approach". However, the study is not free from

its limitations, which can be shown in terms of some following points:

(1) This study is based on the specific area of Bhumlichok, therefore

generalization may or may not be equally applicable on the other rural and

urban area of Nepal.

(2) This is a welfare work, as the researcher is a student who does not have

previous research experience like this, thus there could be many

shortcomings.

(3) The study is conducted within the given time frame and financial limitations.

(4) This study is only confined to touristic site of Bhumlichok VDC of Gorkha

district. So, the findings of may be equally applicable in all of other village

tourism development of different parts of Nepal.

(5) Primarily, this study is focused on determining the physical characteristics,

Probability of Home Stay Trip for sustainable eco-tourism with it main

Prospects and Problems.

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Though, the study was very specific like case study in an around Bhumlichok,

So the conclusions drawn from this study was more indicative rather than

conclusive. The conclusions might not be generalized for the whole. But, the

inferences might be valid to some extent to those areas, which have similar

geographic and environmental settings.

1.1.4 Significance of Home Stay Trip in Bhumlichok

Following features are contributed to attract the tourist at Bhumlichok Bhairabi

Home Stay.

Amazing mountain scenery can be seen from Bhumlichok, west Dhaulagiri

to east Gaurishanker, including Mt. Manaslu Himal range, Ghanesh Himal,

Langtang Himal range many more.

Potpourri (Mix) of culture, tradition and ethnic groups, historical and

religious places Pokhari Tar and Bhairabi Temple.

Could be international or regional airport, after complete Bhudhi Gandaki

Megha Hydro Power Project.

Best place for the Paragliding (from Okhal Danda and Thaal Danda) were

successfully conducted Paragliding during the rafting expedition organize in

previous years.

Could be best place to observe wild animal like; dear, Ghoral, Leopard,

birds etc. after conserve the jungle.

This has been popular picnic spot and foot ball tournament or any game.

Probability for the Cricket and Gulf.

After complete Bhudhi Gandaki Megha Hydro Power Project, Bhumlichok

Bhairabi Tar would be one of the most touristic places for any tourist

BGHPDC (2071/72-2).

Ergo-tourism would be another probability for Bhumlichok, to have organic

meals and participate for farming yourself.

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1.1.5 Activities & Work Plan

The following activities will be carried out in the visit program:

Table: 1.1. Activities & Work Plan

S.N. Date Activities Duration Remarks

1 09th

December

2016

Departure from Kathmandu

07:00 am to Bhumlichok

Bhairabi Home Stay & stay

over night

Drive by bus 3 ½

to 4 hours & walk

3 to 4 hours

With

NMTS

team

2 10th

December

2016

Explore historic, religious

and touristic attraction of

Bhumlichok, and drive

back to Kathmandu from

Charaudi through

Chipletee.

Walk 3 to 4 hours

to Charaudi &

drive to

Kathmandu 3 ½

to 4 hours

With

NMTS

team

1.1.6 Team Contain

Table: 1.2. Team Contain

S.N. Participants details Number of

Participant

Remarks

1 Nepal Tourism Board 1

2. TAAN 1

2 NMTS & Experts 25

3. Generalist (Tourism) 6

5. Photographer and Documentary 2

TOTAL = 35 PAX

1.1.7 Estimated Cost of the Visit

The item wise estimated cost of the visit has been presented in the table below:

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Table: 1.3. Estimated Cost of the Visit

S.N. Description of items Rate

per unit

Quantity

unit &

times

Total

Amount

NRS

Remarks

1 Transportation by

Bus and local Jeep

70,000 1 Buses & 2

local truck

2 Home stay expenses 1400 35 Χ 1 49,000 Expenses per

home stay.

3 Food expenses on the

way

650 35 X 2 45,500

4 Photography and

Documentary.

LS 40,000

5 Cultural program 20000 4 20,000 4 home-stay

7 Stationary Items LS 10,000

8 Miscellaneous LS 10,000 Including

medicine

Total Amount 2,44,500 Cost share by

CDRD & NTB

In words: Two Lakhs Forty-Four Thousand and Five Hundred rupees only.

1.1.8 Access to Bhumlichok

To get in Bhumlichok, it is very easy access. Tourist can catch regular local

bus or micro bus from Kathmandu to any cities through the Prithibi Highway. But

for comfort travel you can take regular tourist bus from Kathmandu to Chitwan or

Pokhara, and get off at Fisling 95 Km on the way Prithvi Highway and take local

bus to Bhumlichok or walk 2 to 3 hours through the village with amazing landscape

and mountains scenery. Likewise, tourists who like to visit Bhumlichok, from other

cities: Bharatpur Sauraha, Pokhara or Lumbini they also can dive by regular tourist

bus.

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1.2.1 Details Trip Route of Bhumlichok Bhairabhi Home Stay (Village

Tourism)

To meet every individual tourist desire and time schedule, there are three

routes most probability for the Bhumlichok Home Stay Trip. As Kathmandu is

capital city, we have make trekking route base from Kathmandu, however

Bhumlichok is right location from other main cities of Nepal like; Pokhara,

Bharatpur ( Sauraha) and Lumbini, it is appropriate visit from any those cities.

There are several trip routes to end Bhumlichok Home Stay trip. Walk along the

Bhairabi Tar, Dgunghagade, Shidhha Than then drive bak from Chhapgaun to

Benighat. The main trip routes are following:

Fishling- Bhumlichok- Chipletee-Charaudi

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Fishling (287m) -3 ½ to 4 hours by tourist bus,

Walk to Bhumlichok (1652m) – 3 to 4 hours

Take regular Tourist bus Kathmandu to Fishling 95 km on the way Prithvi

Highway and cross the suspension bridge on Trishuli river, Then walk to

Bhumlichok 3 to 4 hours (normally for local it takes 1 ½ hours) or if you do not

like to walk, than you can drive 45 munities to 1 hours by local bus or four wheeler

truck to Bhumlichok. The host will heartily welcome you according to their

tradition and culture with cultural program; serve the meals whatever local having.

You are inviting to join cultural program at evening. Spent overnight at

Bhumlichok Bhairabi Home Stay.

Day 02: Explore touristic attraction including Pokhari Tar and Bhairabi

Temple. Walk to Charaudi (492m) – 3 to 4 hours via Chipletee (1460m), and

drive to Kathmandu (1350m) – 3 to 3 ½ hours.

Wake up in the morning for tea coffee and visit the Pokhari Tar /Bhairabhi Tar,

Bhairabhi Temple, thrilling view point Dhungagade for amazing mountains scenery

and Mahabharat Parbat range, beautiful valley of Bhudhi Gandaki and Trishuli

River. Then back to village to explore the nomadic ethnic group “Chepang/Parja”

village. After exploration “Chepang/Parja” village back to home stay places for

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breakfast then farewell program. Walk about 3 to 4 hour at Charaudi (492m) via

Chipletee, Churling, Ghyalchok. Stop for the lunch at Chipletee. Drive back

Charaudi to Kathmandu by bus. And you may drive Chipleteet o Benighat (297m)

by local transport, meanwhile explore Chamere Gupha (cave) at Ghyalchok nearby

Siurintar at Bhadkhala Temple. Than drive back to your destination from Benighat.

1.2.2 Alternative Trip Routes of Bhumlichok Bhairabi

1. Bhumlichok Bhairabi Home Stay with Trishuli River Rafting

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Charaudi (492m) – 3 to 3 ½ hours by tourist bus,

Rafting at Trishuli River till Fishling (287m) -1½ to 2 hours, Walk to

Bhumlichok (1652m) – 3 to 4 hours

Take regular Tourist bus Kathmandu to Charaudi about 85 Km, as Charaudi is well

known for the best white water rafting spot. We will enjoy rafting about 1 ½ to 2

hours till Fishling on the way Prithvi Highway and cross the suspension bridge on

Trishuli river, Then walk to Bhumlichok 3 to 4 hours (normally for local it takes 1

½ hours) or if you do not like to walk, than you can drive 45 munities to 1 hours by

local bus or four wheeler truck to Bhumlichok. The host will heartily welcome you

according to their tradition and culture with cultural program; serve the meals

whatever local having. You are inviting to join cultural program at evening. Spent

night at Bhumlichok Bhairabi Home Stay.

Day 02: Explore touristic attraction including Pokhari Tar and Bhairabi

Temple. Walk to Fishling (287m) – 2 to 3 hour, drive to Kathmandu (1350m) –

3 ½ to 4 hours.

Wake up in the morning for tea coffee and visit the Pokhari Tar /Bhairabhi Tar,

Bhairabhi Temple, thrilling view point Dhungagade for amazing mountains scenery

and Mahabharat Parbat range, beautiful valley of Bhudhi Gandaki and Trishuli

River. Then back to village to explore the nomadic ethnic group “Chepang/Parja”

village. After exploration “Chepang/Parja” village back to home stay places for

breakfast then farewell program. Walk back to Fishling 2 to 3 hours, than drive

back to your destination Kathmandu.

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2. Bhumlichok Bhairabhi Home Stay with Trishuli River Rafting and

Paraglading

Day 01: Drive Kathmandu to Charaudi (492m) – 3 to 3 ½ hours by tourist bus,

Rafting at Trishuli River till Fishling (287m) -1½ to 2 hours, Walk to

Bhumlichok (1652m) – 3 to 4 hours

Take regular Tourist bus Kathmandu to Charaudi about 85 Km, as Charaudi is well

known for the best white water rafting spot. We will enjoy rafting about 1 ½ to 2

hours till Fishling on the way Prithvi Highway and cross the suspension bridge on

Trishuli river, Then walk to Bhumlichok 3 to 4 hours (normally for local it takes 1

½ hours) or if you do not like to walk, than you can drive 45 munities to 1 hours by

local bus or four wheeler truck to Bhumlichok. The host will heartily welcome you

according to their tradition and culture with cultural program; serve the meals

whatever local having. You are inviting to join cultural program at evening. Spent

night at Bhumlichok Bhairabi Home Stay.

Day 02: Explore touristic attraction including Pokhari Tar and Bhairabi

Temple. Paragliding Bhumlichok to Fishling or Charaudi drive to Kathmandu

(1350m) –3 ½ to 4 hours.

Wake up in the morning for tea coffee and visit the Pokhari Tar /Bhairabhi Tar,

Bhairabhi Temple, thrilling view point Dhungagade for amazing mountains scenery

and Mahabharat Parbat range, beautiful valley of Bhudhi Gandaki and Trishuli

River. Then back to village to explore the nomadic ethnic group “Chepang/Parja”

village. After exploration “Chepang/Parja” village back to home stay places for

breakfast then farewell program. Then, Paragliding for best experience trip and

land at Trishuli River bank either Charaudi or Fishling, than drive back to your

destination Kathmandu.

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CHAPTER –TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction

Despite the short history of modern tourism in Nepal as compared to other

Asian countries, there are different kinds of profound literature available on

tourism, tourism activities related to Nepal. So, literature review is an important

aspect, which guides the new researcher and also it helps gain insights on particular

research issues, which assists in formulating the research problems and

acknowledging the previous efforts made scholars and researchers. It can be a

strong bridge between the previous and present efforts to carry out the fundamental

assumption without which a research work never can be original. So, in this chapter

on attempt has been made to provide the theoretical foundation of tourism. In

dealing with theoretical foundations some books, studies magazines, reports,

regulations, and dissertations that the directly and indirectly relevant to proposed

study have been reviewed.

2.2 Concept of Tourism

Tourism is an ancient phenomenon and an inherent nomadic urge in man. From

the very earliest historical period, travel has remained a fascination to man. In

ancient time pilgrims, traders, explorers, adventurer and some scholars had

undertaken journey in order to fulfill their respective requirements and needs. The

progress of tourism development is related with human evolution. To search for

basic needs of life, food, cloth and shelter, human beings used to move from one

place to another. Travelling in those times was difficult because of severe

constraint of well equipped transport, lack of safety and comforts. Gradually, when

permanent settlement started, different religions and trade emerged which

motivated people to travel different places.

The word tour is derived from Latin "torn are" and Greek "torsos" meaning a

lathe or circle, the movement around a central or axis. This meaning changed in

modern English to represent ones turn. The suffix-ist denotes one that performs a

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given action. When the word tour and suffixes - ism and -ist are combined, they

suggest the action of movement around a circle. One can argue that a circle

represents a starting point which ultimately returns back to its beginning.

Therefore, like a circle, a tour represents a journey that it is a round trip i.e. the act

of leaving and then returning to the original starting point, and therefore, one who

takes such a journey can be called a tourist.

In Sanskrit literature, we find three defined for tourism derived from the root,

which means leaving home for some time to other places. According to Negi

(1990:23) the three terms are:-

Paryatana : It means going out fox pleasure and knowledge.

Desatana : It means going out of the country primarily for economic

gains.

Tirthatana : It means going out to places of religious.

According to rebels - bus curtain tourism involves travelling to relatively

undisturbed natural areas with the objectives of admiring, studying and enjoying

the scenery, its wild plants and animals as well as cultural features found there

(Lascurain, 1991, pp 24-31).

According to Figgis, travel to remote of natural areas aims to enhance

understanding and appreciation of the natural environment and cultural heritage

while according damage or deterioration of the experiences for others (Penelope,

1992).

Suresh Kumar Shrestha in his study defines that those individuals who are

motivated to travel make the entire picture of tourism hence the perception of

tourist play roles in the marketing development of a tourist area and indicates that

the demand of that area would increase (Shrestha, S.K., 1993).

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CHAPTER – THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design

For the fulfillment of the study, I used exploratory and case study research

design because the study was focused on to investigate the impact of tourism

activities on Probability of Some Stay Trip. Thus, this study was both descriptive

and exploratory.

3.2 Rationale for the Selection of the Study Site

Being a major touristic site in Bhumlichok, the tourism activities are

continuous in and around the Bhumlichok VDC due to its natural beauty, cultural

heritage and hospitality of the people. Skilled manpower for tourist guide is another

aspect of tourism industry. Being services oriented and labor-intensive industry,

tourism needs skilled and professional manpower for quality services. Skilled

manpower such as tourist guides and their hospitality is a precondition for quality

tourism.

3.3 Sampling Procedure

Both types of sampling were used for the selection of sample. Under non-

probability sampling, the quota sampling was used to select the samples from local

people, Home stay owners and tourist. Under the probability sampling simple

random sampling was used to select the intended number of samples 80,

respondents. In this study, 30 local people, 35 tourist & 15 flower seller were select

for the interview, questionnaire & focus group discussion.

3.4 Natures and Source of Data

3.4.1 Primary Data

This study was mainly based on primary data. Primary data collected by using

different data collection techniques such as structure and semi structure

questionnaire, key informant interview, observation and focus group discussion etc.

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3.4.2 Secondary data

Secondary data was collected from different tourism concern agencies and

organizations were visited such as tourist service center Bhumlichok, Nepal

Tourism Board, WWF, TAAN, ACAP, KEEP, CBS, world Bank and various

reports, Journals, relates articles, previous published and unpublished researches,

etc.

3.5 Tools and Technique of Data Collection

For the primary data, structured and semi structured questionnaire were used

in the field; in cases of illiterate respondent, researcher himself have noted down

whatever the respondent responses. The other tools were used for the primary data

collation mainly for key informant interview, field observation and focus group

discussion

3.5.1 Questionnaire Survey

Structured questionnaire was prepared to generate the realistic and actual data from

households' survey, home stay owner and tourists. The respondents were asked to

fill up the questionnaire by themselves.

3.5.2 Key Informant on Interview

The primary data was collected from key informants using the semi or

unstructured interview methods. The interview have been taken a cross checking

for data obtained from questionnaire. The informants were interviewed on the

impact of tourism on environment, sanitation, vegetation, socio-culture impact etc.

3.5.3 Field Visit and Observation

The field visits of the study area have done based on the non-participatory

observation, which helps to enrich the qualitative and quantitative data collection.

In this researcher observed the daily life of people by watching and listening to

their conversation. This was done during interviewing people, talking with them,

during walking along the route and traveling in the bus. This was done to know the

actual condition of respondents, the condition of landscape, kind of flora and fauna,

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awareness of people, roads, income from tourism, economic status of the local

people condition of tourism, socio-cultural impact of tourism etc.

3.5.4 Focus Group Discussion

The focus group discussion was held in separate group with the participation of

women and men. The discussion was focused more on women and poor group

members who were not benefited well from tourism but affected from the

degradation of surrounding environment.

3.6 Data Analysis

The quantitative data obtained from questionnaires were analyzed using

statistical tools. The collected qualitative information is presented in descriptive

way. The various information, obtained is presented in appropriate tables and

figures. They are categorized and tabulated according to the objective of the

research.

CHAPTER - FOUR

JUSTIFICATION OF THE STUDY

Tourism is important source to collect revenue for both national and local

levels. The first appearance of tourism in the world had a cultural motivation and

tourism has always stood as a unique vehicle for cultural prorogation that is

necessary to a deeper understanding of people (Bhatia, A.K. 2004:459).

This study will provide information and general guidelines to the local people,

planner, tourism and other concerned agencies about way of the sustainable tourism

development for the Home Stay Trip without changing social and cultural norms

and values of the people. The study shows rural tourism is a batter activity to the

tourist and they take satisfaction and pleasure through observation local traditional

way of life and hosing pattern, fairs and festival, custom and ritual and religion and

beliefs and natural scenery. This is a research work which will have the following

justifications.

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This study highlights the social and cultural activities and life pattern and

style of the local people in the study area.

People will get aware to preserve their social and cultural norms and

behavior as well as traditional culture.

This study will try to give the way to develop sustainable village tourism in

virgin area by Home Stay Trip, and this study will try to explore the major

problem and Prospects help to promote a fair socio-cultural environment.

CHAPTER – FIVE

TIME FRAME

Time schedule will be managed as following:

November-

2nd

week

November

-3rd

week

November -4th

week

December

1st week

December

2nd

week

December

3rd

week

Pilot survey

in the field

Proposal

preparation

Proposal submit

and develop

questionnaire

Field

work

Field work

as well as

type work

Data analyzing

& Tabulation &

computer work

CHAPTER - SIX

CHAPTER PLANNING

For the study, the chapter planning will be done the following way. The first

chapter will deal about introduction where some sub topics like introduction,

statement of the problem, objectives and limitations of the study will be kept. In the

second chapter, consulting different published and unpublished materials, literature

review will be done, the third chapter will be the research methodology and it will

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be divide the sub topics like rationale of the study area, research design, sample and

universe, methods of the data collection and data analyzing and processing.

Likewise, the fourth and fifth chapter will contain about the setting of the study

area and different findings and their analyzing and presentation tools. In this

chapter, the researcher will try to present the impacts on social and cultural side of

the society through rural tourism in the study area. The last chapter will deal about

findings and conclusion of the research and recommendation to the stakeholders to

increase positive impact and minimize the negative impacts on social and cultural

changes through rural tourism and activities in the study area as well as other areas.

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CBS, (2005); Central Bureau of Statistics

CBS, (2011); Central Bureau of Statistics

MoF, (2014/15); Ministry of Finance

Negi, (1990:23); Tourists in Historic Towns: Urban Conservation and Heritage.

Lascurain, (1991, pp 24-31); Ecotourism: Towards a key elements approach to

operational sing the concept

Penelope, (1992); Tourists in Historic - Towns Urban Conservation and Heritage

Management

Shrestha, S.K., (1993); Tourism in protected areas: The Nepalese Himalaya

Bhatia, (2004); Sustainable Dimensions of Tourism Management

BGHPDC (2071/72-2); www.bghep.gov.np/ Budhi Gandaki Hydroelectric Project

Development Committee