Nepal's Flood Hit Mountains: A Test of Resilience and Tourism Sanity The devastating glacial collapse in Nepal has left a trail of destruction, but the government is making an unusual appeal to tourists to return to the country's mountain trails.
The plea from Tourism Minister Khadak Raj Paudel frames tourists' visits as a crucial support for the country fighting against the catastrophe.
At first glance, this might seem like an attempt to salvage Nepal's tourism industry, which brings in vital foreign exchange earnings. However, beneath the surface lies a more complex calculus.