Chapter 1

1. Introduction
1.1Background of the Study
1.2Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the study are as follows:
 To know about the study area’s historic, cultural and religious significance.
 To collect information regarding available facilities and quality of services for tourism.
 To study the impact of the 2015 earthquake to the destination sites.
 To know about the tourist flow in Sankhu.
 To recognize impact on society, culture and nature in context if tourism.
 To find the problems faced in the study area.

1.3Significance of Study
The significance of the study are as follows:
 Helps researchers know about the history of the Sankhu and its important sites and find
optimal ways for its perseverance.
 It has potential to attract domestic and foreign tourists through its historical and religious
aspects.
 It helps students improve their creativity in fieldwork, interpersonal skills and researching
capabilities.

1.4Limitations of Study
During the preparation of this project report, I faced many hindrances preventing me from
working efficiently in the limited time we had to complete the report. Despite this, I tried my best
to put out the correct data and pieces of information. The limitations of this study are as follows:
 Economic resources were limited as I had to bear expenses myself for visiting and collecting
information through books and other texts.
 The project had to be completed within a specific period limiting us to gather more accurate
data and information from reliable sources.
 Lack of evidence made the information not fully certified.
 Information obtained from the people was varied.
 There was a lack of availability of data from reliable sources.

1.5Methodology of the Study

Methodology simply refers to the system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
It comprises the theoretical analysis of the methods and principles related with a field of study. In
simple terms, research methodology is the process used to collect data and information for the
purpose of making a project report.
1.5.1 Primary Source
Information that are collected at the time under study are considered as primary source or
primary data. These data are collected first hand for specific purposes. Primary sources of data
consists of sampling, interview, questionnaire, statistical tool, etc.
1.5.1.1 Sampling
Sampling refers to the process of selecting a specific number of observations from a larger
population. The methodology used to sample from a larger population depends on the type of
analysis being performed, but it may include simple random sampling or systematic sampling.
1.5.1.2 Questionnaire
A questionnaire is a research instrument that consists of a series of questions prepared to collect
information from respondents. They are effective research instrument for collecting data and test
their reliability and validity. It is less time consuming as compared to interviews and observation
and also considers the anonymity and confidentiality of the respondents.
1.5.1.3 Interview
Interview is a research instrument that involves asking series of questions to collect information
from the respondents. It is simply a verbal questionnaire that can be essential in verifying
information from secondary sources.
1.5.1.4 Observation
Observation is the method of collecting information through monitoring or observing actions of
people and surrounding.
1.5.2 Secondary Source
Anything that describes, interprets, evaluates or analyzes information from primary sources is
considered as secondary source. Simply, secondary sources are the data and information that are
already collected previously for other purposes and available in published form. These data are
readily accessible for public reference. Text books, past research reports, journals, newspaper
articles, websites and other secondary sources of data were used for this project research.