India’s pilgrimage rush tests Nepal’s tourism readiness

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India’s increasing number of pilgrims visiting Nepalese sites such as Muktinath and Swargadwari has exposed deficiencies in Nepal's accommodation, food, and basic services infrastructure. Officials see this surge as a potential economic opportunity to boost Nepal's tourism sector.

Rising Indian visitor numbers to sites like Muktinath and Swargadwari expose gaps in accommodation, food and basic services while officials argue the surge is an untapped economic opportunity.