Travelling is always fun. And being supportive of locals during travel is another overwhelming experience.
The travel industry is so huge in Nepal. It plays an important role in the country’s economy. Not only does it helps in economic prosperity, but it also promotes the religious, cultural, and social aspect of the community.
It is a culture, and tradition that attracts foreigners to visit a new destination. This is the reason why such places made an extensive effort to conserve and protect the local culture, and traditions.
Those places then showcase such social components through fairs, exhibitions, and festivals aiming to promote tourism activities across those areas. Such activities directly help to conserve local culture, tradition and most importantly enhances the prosperity of that place and the people.
Pashupatinath Temple, Muktinath Temple, Manakamana Temple, Pathivara Temple, and Bindabasini Temple are some of the popular religious places across Nepal. Likewise, Ghandruk and Lwang-ghalel are some of the popular villages, which are rich in culture. These sites have their historic importance and they have a huge cultural value as well.
Because of this, they can create the momentum of visitors and we can see many traveler visited this place every year.
So, how can you support locals while travelling to Nepal?
1. Shop from the local vendors
Local vendors outsource everything locally. So, if you buy anything from them, you can help the local ecosystem directly or indirectly.
2. Visit countryside
Nepal has lots of villages and they are very popular for their amazing hospitality, beautiful scenery and many more. Though they has lots of tourism potential, many villages are out of sight. So, if you really want to support the local society then you should visit countryside and enjoy their hospitality.
3. Support local with your skills
New skills are very important to empower the local communities. You can support the locals by suggesting new skill, whether be it with daily lifestyle, agriculture, business and many more.
4. Stay at locally owned accommodations
This is a good opportunity to engage with many locals in the community. This helps you learn cultures, language, customs and traditions of that particular society. In return, you help the local’s generate an extra income.
5. Be a part of community projects
Community projects play an important role in the development of society. Therefore, it would be a good idea to be a part of any projects or campaign happening across local sector.