Importance of Local Resources Towards the Tourism: A case Study of

Bhojpur

Submitted By

BHM 5th Semester

Submitted To

Mr. Animesh Bastola

A Research Paper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for

the Study of Tourism Management

Bachelors of Hotel Management (BHM)

 United Nationals College, 2023

Acknowledgement

This report is about “Importance of Local Resources Towards the Tourism: A case study of
Bhojpur”. We the students of United National College are so grateful that we got this opportunity
to explore the tourism potentiality and importance along with historical value that Bhojpur holds
within tourism and hospitality industry of Nepal. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to BHM Co-
Ordinator Mr. Gagan Man Shrestha of United National college who allowed this research tour to
“Bhojpur”. This tour helped us to undertake the dynamic culture and experience immense
potentiality firsthand. Our acknowledgements are also due to respected Mr. Animesh Bastola for
co-coordinating and supervising throughout the tour at last we again extend our kind gratitude to
United National College and our lecturer for their incredible support to make this tour successful.
I would also like to thank all my friends for co-operating through the journey.
 Table of Contents

I. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ……………………………………………………..
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS ……………………………………………………....
III. LIST OF TABLES ……………………………………………………………...
IV. ABSTRACT ……………………………………………………………………..
1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………
1.1 Background ……………………………………………………………...
1.2 Problems of the Study …………………………………………………..
1.3 Research Objectives ……………………………………………………..
1.4 Scopes of the Problems ………………………………………………….
1.5 Limitations of the Study ………………………………………………...
2. Review of Literature ………………………………………………………...
2.1 Butler's Tourism Lifecycle Theory ……………………………………..
2.2 Doxey's Irridex Index ……………………………………………………
3. Research Methodology and Tour Schedule ………………………………...
3.1 Methodology ……………………………………………………………...
3.2 Tour Schedule ……………………………………………………………
4. Findings ………………………………………………………………………
4.1 Demographic Situation of Bhojpur District …………………………....
4.2 Transportation in Bhojpur District …………………………………….
4.3 Tyamke …………………………………………………………………...
4.4 Bhojpur Bazar …………………………………………………………...
4.5 Taksar …………………………………………………………………….
4.6 Local People ………………………………………………………………
5. Conclusion and Implications ………………………………………………...
5.1 Conclusion ………………………………………………………………...
5.2 Implications ……………………………………………………………….
6. References ……………………………………………………………………..
 List of Tables

1.1 Demographic Situation of Bhojpur District ………………………………

1.2 Transportation in Bhojpur District ……………………………………….
 Abstract

Nepal is recognized as an ideal tourist destination for culture and nature lovers. Diversity in
terms of geography, ethnic communities and culture are the defining characteristic of Nepali
society. Its hospitable people and their rich and colorful socio-cultural heritage and natural
beauties are the major attraction for the people from the western parts of the world. The present
study aims to analyze the problem and prospects of tourism in Bhojpur district. This study is
significant to raise the level of awareness among the rural people, basically in the Bhojpur
district, to preserve the nature, culture and environment to absorb the benefit of tourism. This
study will provide basic information and general guideline to the local people, tourists and
concerned agencies about the way to attain sustainable tourism development in Bhojpur. This
research will be important for the development of tourism in Bhojpur district.
 Chapter-One

Introduction

1.1 Background

Tourism has become a major sector to increase the employment opportunities. Tourism
creates friendship and expands relationship among the nations throughout the globe. Tourism is a
medium though which we can exchange and create understanding among the world (Upadhyay
and Agrawal, 2006)

Tourism means to travel from one place to another or from one country to another far from their
local area to get pleasure at leisure. Tourism is a collection of activities, services and industries
that delivers a travel experiences including transportation, accommodation, eating and drinking
establishments, retail shops, entertainment businesses, facilities and other services provided to
individual or groups travelling away from home.

There are different basis of tourism and they all possess their own importance. Traveling from
one place to another within the country for the various purpose is known as domestic tourism.
So, the person who involve in this particular type of tourism is known as domestic tourist. But,
the tourism must take place within the boundary of the country where the tourist spend certain
amount of time away from their area of residence. Traveling from one place to another within the
territory of a state, region, politically separated areas or zones of a country is known as regional
tourism. Therefore, the person who involves in this particular type of tourism is known as
regional tourists. The tourism must take place within the territory of a particular state or
politically separated areas but must be far away from the area of residence. Traveling from one
country to another for various purpose is known as international tourism. This tourism takes
place when people travel to another country crossing the boundary with/without the help of a
passport for a short period of time.

Tourism is an often activity for recreational purposes. Most tourism took for a change and rest;
this is the reason why package tours have become so popular. Perhaps the most common type of
tourism is what most people associate with traveling. This is when people go to a place that is
very different from their regular day to-day life to relax and have fun. Beaches, theme parks, and
campgrounds are often the most common places frequented by recreational tourists. There is
another type of tourism where people go to a religious location or locations to follow the
footsteps of their founder or to attend a religious ceremony. Catholics, for example, go on
pilgrimages in the Holy Land to experience the paths where Jesus walked. India represents the
multi-religious composition of the population. Various package tours are organized to enable
people to attend religious duties and visit places of religious importance. E.g. Char Dham yatra.
Medical or Health tourism is a relatively new type of tourist activity where the main focus of
travel is improving one’s health, physical appearance or fitness. For instance, certain countries
promote the expertise of their doctors and surgeons in the field of cosmetic surgery and invite
foreigners to have their liposuction, facelift, nose lift and other forms of cosmetic procedures to
be done there. Medical tourism also incorporates aspects of recreation tourism where the patient
goes to a relaxing getaway to recover from the procedure. Rich and affluent tourists are preferred
to spend more visits to remote places where they get pollution free airs to breathe. It is the
tourism that is designed to contribute to the protection of the environment or at least minimizes
damage to it, often involving travel to areas of natural interest in developing countries or
participation in environmental projects. Tourist is interested to know how our forefather lived
and administered in a particular area. They visit heritage locations, temples, churches, museums,
forts, etc. There is a trend among the youth to take an adventure tour. They go for trekking, rock
climbing, river rafting, etc. They organized campfire and stay under the blue sky. This tourism is
meant for people with strong nerves who can tolerate stress. It involves traveling and arranging
tours in order to popularize various village destinations. Wildlife tourism can be an Eco and
animal-friendly tourism. Wildlife tourism means watching wild animals in their natural habitat.
Wildlife tourism is an element of many nations’ travel industry centered on observation and
interaction with local animal and plant life in their natural habitats. While it can include eco- and
animal- friendly tourism, safari hunting, and similar high-intervention activities also fall under
the umbrella of wildlife tourism. Some people are interested to know how other people or
communities stay, survive and prosper. The kind of culture they practice their art and music is
different from ours. So in order to acquire knowledge, understands culture well, to become
familiar with the culture, they undertake a journey. If the objective of one’s visit to a particular
place is to get to know its history and culture then this type of tourism is known as cultural
tourism.

Resources/natural heritage, together with resources/cultural heritage, must be protected,

preserved, restored, and passed on to future generations as part of the cultural and natural
heritage of humanity. For this purpose, institutions such as UNESCO arise, which together with
the European Union and the Council of Europe are responsible for ensuring the protection of
natural–cultural heritage at the international level.

One of the ways to achieve this objective is by using and enhancing these resources through
tourist activity. Natural resources such as biosphere reserves, natural monuments, national
reserves, and parks and nature sanctuaries, and cultural resources made up of the assets of the
values prevailing in each society at a given moment are established to be protected and preserved
as a legacy of the past for future generations (tangible and intangible resources).

In this regard, there are several benefits to be obtained when focusing on natural and cultural
wealth as attractions of tourist interest: the recovery or conservation of heritage, regional or local
economic growth focused on the commercialization of resources, social benefit for communities
by improving living conditions, etc. Therefore, natural and cultural heritage becomes an element
capable of generating socioeconomic benefits of great relevance for the development of societies
through its use by tourism.
Bhojpur is one of two urban municipalities in Bhojpur District of Province No. 1 of Nepal. It was
established on 18 May 2014 merging the existing Bhaisipankha, Bokhim, Bhojpur, Taksar
Village Development Committees It is the district headquarters of Bhojpur District, a
hilly/mountainous district in Province No. 1. At the time of the 2011 Nepal census it had a
population of 27204 with an area of 159.51 square kilometres (61.59 sq mi). Bhojpur district is
rich in its ethnicity. The district is inhabited by various ethnic groups like Kirat Rai (34.11
percent), Chhetri (20.46 percent), Brahmin (6.90 percent), Newar (8.28 percent), Magar (4.21
percent), Tamang (8.50 percent), Gurung (0.85 percent), Sherpa (1.62 percent), Bhujel (1.42
percent), Sanyashi (1.12 percent), Damai (2.56 percent), Sharki (2.09 percent) and Others (1.84
percent) (District Profile Bhojpur , 2011).

Bhojpur bazaar is famous for its metalwork, particularly khukuri knives. It is home to many
businessmen as well as skilled craftsmen. Other major towns in the district include Dingla to the
north, Ghoretar to the south, and Taksar near the airstrip, from where flights connect to
Biratnagar and Kathmandu. There are so many important historical and religious places in
Bhojpur district. Bhojpur district is famous for Khukuri (the legendary Gorkha Knife) made by
local people. Traditionally, Rais is the major ethnic group of the district. Bhojpur is one of the
richest districts in Nepal in biodiversity. The famous for the Kirat Rai culture Sakewa, Newari
culture etc. Historically it is a part of Majh Kirat (middle Kirat/ Khambuwan), and used to be
called “east number 4”. Middle Kirat consists mainly of Bhojpur and Khotang districts, the
traditional home of kirat Rai people, an indigenous ethnic group of Nepal. In addition to Rais,
other ethnic groups include castes like Chhetris, Bahuns, and Dalits.

1.2 Problems of the Study

This study was intrigued by the following research problems. The result and discussion section
focus on answering the following research questions.

i. What are the natural resources of Bhojpur?

ii. What are the cultural resources of Bhojpur?
iii. What are the historical importance’s of Bhojpur?

1.3 Research Objectives

This study is carried out to accomplish the following research objectives.

i. To investigate the cultural resources of Bhojpur.

ii. To examine the importance of natural resources in Bhojpur.
iii. To analyze the historical importance of Bhojpur.

1.4 Scopes of the Problem

The scopes of the problem are:

 i. To assist tourism organizations for innovative tourism planning.
ii. To help students and researchers with a reference paper for the further research work.
iii. To collaborate with local people for finding out the new opportunities.

1.5 Limitations of the Study

i. The study is only conducted in three different places of Bhojour, namely: Taksar,
Bhojpur Market and Temke.
ii. This study is only related to natural, cultural and historical importance of Bhojpur;
therefore , it is unable to cover all aspects of tourism.
iii. Data collection procedure is performed in a qualitative manner only for two days, so
it may not cover intentions of every local people of Bhojpur.
 Chapter-Two

Review of Literature

2.1 Butler’s Tourism Life Cycle Theory (1980)

The Butler’s Tourism Life Cycle Theory has been published in 1980. Surprisingly the
model proposed in that article is still being cited and used in tourism research. It is very much a
classic academic model. In 1980, Richard Butler developed product life cycle theory to tourism
destinations called Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC). The model predicted as tourism increased
did associate impacts by using the number of tourist arrivals as the variable that drove the life
cycle over time and characterized a stage of tourism development. The beginning stage of
destination, exploration, was carried a small number of tourists due to lack of facilities and
inconvenience. This stage targeted tourists who sought pure nature and valued cultural
differences. Next stage, involvement, began to provide primary facilities and involved informal
contact between locals and visitors. The destination attracted more tourists from the particular
groups. The development stage, destinations became more touristic areas and advertised. Natural
and cultural resources were well-developed and positioned to markets. Local involvement
seemed to decline and more regional and national involvement to plan and to develop the areas
to carry more tourists from various markets. The consolidation stage was seen from the rate of
increase in the number of visitors declined, although total number still increased. The destination
covered with marketing, advertising, franchises and chains in tourism industry. Next stage
moved to the stagnation stage with the peak number of tourists was reached including exceeded
capacity levels. Destinations relied on repeat visitors and conventional tourists. After this stage,
Butler identified the range of five possible scenarios that fitted between a complete rejuvenation
and a total decline. In the decline stage, the area was unable to compete with other newer
attractions. A trend to visit started to decline and it was no longer appeal to visitors but still had
some visits for weekend while the rejuvenation stage was likely to start over the tourist area and
re-imaged of destinations.

2.2 Doxey’s Irridex Index (1975)

Several theories explained the sociocultural impacts of tourism in different ways. The
most familiar theoretical perspective on Host-Guest interaction is probably George Doxey’s
Irritation Index in 1975. Doxey proposed an index on resident’s irritation to explain the attitudes
of local people towards tourist inflow. According to his theory, modification of behavior takes
place in local residents towards tourists with the levels of tourism growth in the given
destination. When tourist arrive the destination for the first time, local people will be greeted
with positive feeling and with no irritation towards the tourist activities with Euphoria. Later on
in the second stage, this attitude of local people changes to Apathy, then to Annoyance, and at
the final stage it can be converted as Antagonism where local people no longer perceive tourist
as good to the society. Instead they are cheated, harassed, ridiculed, or even robbed. Doxey treats
local community as a homogeneous entity. This theory is based on the understanding of local
residents’ attitude change toward tourists and tourism development in different stages of a
destination’s life cycle. Its different phases are primarily the consequence of tourism
development in terms of its varying social, economic, and environmental impacts on the
destination. This model assumes the resulting circumstances with negative sociocultural impacts
can lead to irritation in the local community. Its four stages of euphoria, apathy, irritation, and
antagonism explain the deteriorating responses of the local residents to tourism development.
During the first stage, the number of tourists is small and the local community welcomes
tourism. In the phase of apathy, the number of tourist increases, and the relationship between
tourists and residents becomes formalized. Irritation is the phase when residents become
concerned about tourism due to significant growth of arrivals and increasing competition for
resources. In the last stage, antagonism, tourists become responsible for everything bad that has
happened in the host community. Although Irridex has been currently considered as one of the
most important models between local residents and tourists, certain limitations remain. Irridex as
a concept is not based on any detailed empirical research. As a unidirectional model, it was
intended to represent current attitudes of local residents in their entirety. The model assumes a
degree of homogeneity and linear positive relationship and ignores complexities.
 Chapter-Three

Research Methodology and Tour Schedule

3.1 Methodology
The main purpose of developing this chapter is to provide with detail information
pertaining to various methodology perspective to be used for the successful design and executive
of the purpose research. For this, the chapter as a whole has been developed in descriptive
manner where the information are collected qualitatively through different questionnaires from
the local people. Demographic situation of Bhojpur is collected at first. Similarly, data for
transportation situation in Bhojpur are collected. Resources of tourism at different places of
Bhojpur, namely: Tyamke, Bhojpur Bazaar, Taksar are collected. Finally, information from local
people are too collected. The questionnaires for qualitative evaluation are given below:
i. What are the main cultures of Bhojpur?
ii. What are the natural resources of Bhojpur to which the tourists are attracted?
iii. How the history of Bhojpur changed the concept of tourism?

3.2 Tour Schedule

 Budget – Rs.5,500/- each.

 Number of students – 24
 Number of days of tour – 2 nights 3 days.
 Means of transportation - Roadway by bus.
 1st day started research at Taksar and stayed in Bhojpur Bazaar.
 2nd day explored Mundhum Trail and Temke, stayed in Bhojpur Bazaar.
 3rd day investigated the importance of Siddhakali Temple and backed to Dharan.
 Chapter-Four

Findings

This study explored a valid response from different local people at Taksar, Bhojpur
Bazaar, Siddhakali Temple and Temke. It also explored the natural cultural and historical
importance through primary sources.

4.1 Demographic Situation of Bhojpur District

The table 1.1 shows the demographic structure of Bhojpur district. Bhojpur district contains 0.83
percent of total population. According to table, female population of the total population exceeds
the number of male population as it is in the case of National population. Average population
growth rate of the district is 0.32 percent which is significantly less than that of national average
population growth rate i.e. 1.35 percent. Density of population in Bhojpur district is 135 sq. km
which shows that Bhojpur district is not densely populated than the country as a whole i.e. 180
sq. km. The table shows that average family population is Bhojpur district is 5.14 populations
where the national average family population is 4.88 people. Accordingly the male female ratio
in the Bhojpur district is 89.3whichis lass in comparison to national average of 94.16 percent this
is shows in the table no 1.1:

Table 1.1

1.1 Population Distribution in Bhojpur District

S no. Population 2,03,018

1. Male 97,762
2. Female 1,05,256
3. Population growth rate 0.32%
4. Population / sq. km 135
5. Average family population 5.14
6. Male female ratio 89.3
Source: Censes 2011, CBS, NPC, GON
4.2 Transportation in Bhojpur District

The table 2 depicts that transportation development of Bhojpur is not satisfactory. Very few part
of Bhojpur district is touched with road it shows the problems of accessibility. There is no black
topped road; it shows the 27 fragile condition of transportation system in Bhojpur district. There
is one airport for air service in Bhojpur.

Table 1.2

1.2 Transportation in Bhojpur District

S NO. Description Number/Length

1. Road 130Km
2. Road touched VDC 51
3. Blacked topped 0
4. Gravels 20km
5. Airports 1.50km
Source: District Road Office, 2022

Table 1.2 shows that transportation in Bhojpur district. Out of 63 VDCs 59 VDCs are road
touched. Blacked topped road is 130, gravels road is 20 km and airport is 1.50km.

4.3 Tyamke

Tyamke is the most possible tourism area of the district of Bhojpur. Tyamke which lies in
between the boarder of Bhojpur and Khotang is about (3,900) three thousand nine hundred feet
from the sea level. It is a peak which is locates at the west side from Bhojpur. The peak of
Tyamke has extended at 1000sq m. as a shape of Tyamke of pancheibaja. So, its name has
nominated Tyamko from Tyamke that is called to local people. Climate is cold so the snow falls
in the winter. This Tyamke danda has covered around to the thick forest. There are Badel, Thar,
Ghoral,Valu, Mirga, Kharayo etc. wildlife animals and Kaliz, Piura, Munal etc. at the jungle.
Chap, Guras, Lotsalla, etc. are the unable plants Pachule, Pakhanbet, Kudki, Sunkhari ect. are the
herbal plants of the Tyamke jungle. So, Tyamke is very rich place for bio-diversity. Tyamke is
famous for religious value there in a Mahadev Mandir as a shape of Pyagoda. Where celebrate
the Bazar of Balachaturdasi and Ramnawami twice at the year. The month of Kartik, Mangsir,
Chaitra and Baisakh is suitable time of visit because of cold climate. Tourism possibility is very
high and the better of the Tyamke peak. There can do very possible tourism activities the sunrise,
sunset and mountain observation, hiking, bird watching, hunting etc. are main tourism activities.
Those activities can do at the Tyamke danda. Likewise, Meditation center and resort center can
manage to increase the attractive place for visitors. There has to develop the basic infrastructure
to promote of Tyamke danda as a tourism place. Specially, the Kebal car service is more suitable
than field road service for transportation from the outlook of transportation. After that, if there
could establish different modern resort center the future of Tyamke peak is bright for tourism.
4.4 Bhojpur Bazar

Bhojpur bazar is the center of district. There is also center of business of Bhojpur. It is
located in 1,540m high from the sea level. Its maximum temperature is 32°C and minimum
temperature is 0.1°C. Suntale Danda is located on the top of Bhojpur. Likewise, Pikhuwa Khola
is at the right side and Akhuwa Khola is at the left side. So, Bhojpur Bazar is located as a plain
area. When we observe around from Bhojpur Bazar we feel enjoy. It is clean from environment
pollution. Most of a Newar have inhabited at the Bazar but it has been slowly inhabited of mix-
cast of peoples. Electricity, communication, drinking water are existed as a need of all
infrastructure. Transportation servicing is being consumed at present time as a Bhojpur to
Leguwa but the condition of Airlines service is not satisfied, because it has been unable to
service to the pressure of passengers. The main cause of this is that the existing airport is narrow
and uncomfortable. First of all, the Bhojpur Bazar need to be make a center industry of tourism
at the Bhojpur. All the planning implementation and controlling about tourism activities must be
conduct from the center. In this outlook, industry of tourism center can take as a hub center.
Beside this, Bhojpur Bazar can be self-possible tourism place Sidhakali Mandir, Sidhakali Gufa,
Radha Krishna mandi, Bhimsenthan, Pashupati Mandir, Sapta dhara, Shahit park, Tudikhel and
British welfare are the main subject of attraction. Beside this, Sakewa Dance are celebrated twice
every year which is the great festival of the Kirat Rai. Likewise, Gaijatra and Lakhe nach is other
important festival of Newar those festivals are important for tourism attraction. Festival of
Dabali is celebrating from 1 to 15th paush in the every year. At this Dabali mela the merchant
come from various places like Salukhumbu, Khotang, Okhaldunga and Sankhuwasava. Millions
of rupees are collected from the people who come to enjoy during the Mela. Bhojpur Bazar is the
Bazar center but the tourism activities are less. So here are not comfortable Hotels and Lodge
and travel agency and trekking agency has not opened here. But there must be improve here of
the development of tourism for near future. Otherwise, the existing condition of facility will
direct affect in the development of tourism.

4.5 Taksar

Taksar is situated in Ward No. 12 of Bhojpur Municipality, Taksar Bazaar is an area with
great industrial, historical and cultural importance. Taksar began its industrial journey in 1870
B.S. after mines of copper and iron were found in Sirise and Dhodlekhani in the west and
Khanikhola in the east. Taksar was the centre of processing the mined metals. Soon, Taksar
didn’t only process metals mined from the nearby areas. It even processed metals brought from
areas up to Bahadur River in the west, Mechi River in the east, Himalaya region in the north and
the Indian border in the south. After Prithvi Narayan Shah unified Nepal, the then King Girban
Yudhha Bikram Shah and General Bhimsen Thapa in 1872 B.S. had established a Department of
Mint in Taksar and started minting Doli coins of One Paisa and Two Paisa. Doli coin used to
have a hole in the centre. As per the historical details provided by Historian Ganesh Bajracharya,
artisans from Patan were taken to Taksar for the purpose of minting the coins. Artisan Devdutta
Shakya and his family from Okubahal, Patan, was the first to arrive in Taksar. Until 2000 B.S.,
the area had around 200 houses mostly of people from Newari communities like Shakya,
Bajracharya, Udas, Tamrakar, Shrestha, Dhangu, Nau and Kau. The artisans then not only
minted coins in Taksar but also started producing utensils and tools from the copper, iron and
glasses. By 1990 B.S. Taksar Bazaar had been established as a well-managed industrial centre.
The locals had then formed a good commercial connection with businessmen from Siliguri,
Darjeeling and Calcutta (now Kolkata) in India and Bhutan. In 2013 B.S., late King Mahendra
had reached Taksar during his trip to eastern Nepal. He was delighted with Taksar's business and
established Sagarmatha Zonal Office of Cottage Industry to train individuals in handicrafts. It led
Taksar to be established as a major commercial and industrial hub. Several temples, viharas, inns
and spouts were constructed in Taksar. Until four decades ago, Taksar used to stay awake all
night and celebrate Krishna Astami and also celebrated different jatras (street festivals). It is also
said that Theravada and Shakyamuni Boudha Viharas were constructed in Taksar for the first
time in 1993 B.S. The Vihara of Thera sect built in Taksar is said to be the first in Nepal where
Buddha Jayanti was celebrated. By 2005 B.S., locals of Taksar had operated an English school
which was later renamed as Shree Bidhyadhari Middle School in 2005 A.D. and taught up to
class 8. Citing the need of a high school, Bidhyadhari had coordinated with Udaya Middle
School and upgraded into Prajatantra Shikshya Bhawan in 2007 B.S. 

4.6 Local People

Locals informed that Taksar was once self-reliant in several sectors as it was a centre for
industrial, cultural, historical as well as educational development. However, in the last four
decades, lifestyle of Taksar has been affected as locals as well as government authorities turned a
aaaa ear to its development and conservation. Nowadays, locals of Taksar are deserting the area.
Locals say that the lack of metals, increasing trend of import and change in lifestyle have made
them stray away from their ancestral occupation. If the trend continues, locals and historians
stressed that Taksar will lose its history soon. They have urged concerned authorities to be
serious about saving and reviving reality of Taksar.
 Chapter-Five

Conclusion and Implications

5.1 Conclusion

Silichung danda, Salpa Pond, Tyamke peak, Maiyung danda, Dingla Bazar, Bhojpur
Bazar and Hatuwagadhi scenic beauties, village tours, bird watching places, other religious and
cultural sites and peaceful environment of Bhojpur are unique.

Despite of the above probabilities in tourism sectors visitors to Bhojpur are very selective. At the
movement, tourism Bhojpur district at low probably because its potentiality has not been
recognized well. The location advantages of Bhojpur have not been exploited to the fullest
possible extent.

Thus, there are possibilities in the field of tourism on Bhojpur district but possibilities have not
been studied yet. It one studies come up with these possibilities in systematic policy with its
effective implementation, there is no doubt than tourism can be used as importance resource in
Bhojpur district.

5.2 Implications

The whole study concludes that there has been very high prospects and future for tourism
development in Bhojpur district. Almost all tourist destinations are semi developed. The strategic
planning will differently, land to large no. of domestic as well as foreign tourist.

To promote sustainable tourism development which could generate maximum alternative

employment opportunities to underemployed and unemployed people of the district or to reduce
poverty, enhance income level and to make better lifestyle of this district, the local people along
with the local and central government need to concentrate on these points:

1. Prepare immediate action plan to preserve and conserve sites with historical, religious
and cultural importance.
2. Conduct mass awareness programs to create conductive environment for tourism
development.
3. Government assistance is required for promotion and infrastructure development.
4. Establish linkage with the famous tourism destination mounts. Everest and neighbor
district to build tourism packages.
5. Priority should be given to the development rural tourism destination in order to reduce
poverty and promote equality.
6. Nepalese type accommodation facilities should be built and established in the area of
tourism destination.
7. Organic farming should be encouraged at the satellite area of major tourism spots.
8. Provide education and training that encourages local skill enhancement and natural
resources management capacity of local people.
9. Development of minor forest products such as aromatic and medical herbs, ferns, orchids
are in high demand.
10. In the dynamic and energetic complex Arun Koshi and Sunkoshi rivers, tourism
activities like rafting and fishing activities should be lunched.  An integrated approach
among government agencies, NGOs, INGOs working in the Koshi zone is needed in
order to make resource enhancement program effective.
11. In Bhojpur district there is no system of keeping a record of tourists, tourist information
center, travel agency and as such no data are available on tourists and their characters.
12. Museum to preserve all the historical events should be constructed.
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