The Future of Nepal Tourism

For many, traveling to Nepal and seeing its infamous mountains is a dream. // © 2015 Peregrine Adventures

As such, Nepal has become a key destination for adventure travel, and tourism leaders are eager to get the country back on its feet. // © 2015 Thinkstock

Intrepid Travel, sister company to Peregrine Adventures (shown here), is donating all 2015-2016 sales of Nepal trips to charities. // © Peregrine Adventures

Visiting Gokyo Lakes is included in Everest Base Camp treks. // © 2015 Peregrine Adventures

Hiking in the Annapurna mountain range is another popular option for trekkers to Nepal. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

In addition to the Himalayas, Nepal offers significant cultural and religious sites, such as Boudhanath Stupa. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Visitors to Kathmandu’s Boudhanath Stupa can also visit a Tibetan monastery. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

About 80 percent of the population is Hindu. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Sadhus, pilgrims and locals all congregate at Pashupatinath Temple along the banks of the holy Bagmati River. // © 2015 Mindy Poder

Tourism leaders believe that one of the best ways to help Nepal and its people is to visit as soon as this fall. // © 2015 Plan International