Tourism for Nepal is not just one of the sectors of the economy, but its backbone, the main source of foreign exchange and a significant source of government revenue. In 2024, its contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) was estimated at approximately 6%, and according to some data reached 6.7% of GDP. In absolute figures, tourism revenue in 2023 alone amounted to $471 million. The aviation sector, which is inextricably linked to international tourism, directly generates $256.9 million in GDP and provides 12,100 jobs. When considering the multiplier effect on related industries, including tourism itself, this figure rises to an impressive $1.0 billion in GDP and 381,200 jobs. These data clearly demonstrate the critical dependence of the national economy on the stability and growth of the tourism industry. Historically, tourism development has been seen in Nepal as one of the key tools for reducing poverty and achieving greater social equality.