Nepal is reporting a steady increase in tourism<\/a> numbers to its tourist destinations. The latest addition to this list is Rasuwa district.<\/p>\n The tourists visiting Gosaikunda, Langtang, Rasuwagadhi and Tamang Sampadamarg have increased significantly. Surprisingly, the regions that were visited only by foreign tourists a few years ago, are now seeing increasing numbers of domestic tourists.<\/p>\n In FY 2018-19, a total of 5,559 Nepalis visited Rasuwa. Tourists visiting Rasuwa, prefer visiting Langtang first.<\/p>\n According to Langtang National Park, 5,490 people entered the park in the last month. A majority of persons who visited the park, came for a local fair. In the last month, 212 foreigners and 3 SAARC<\/a> nationals visited the park. This includes pilgrims heading towards the religious site, Gosaikunda.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n After Langtang, Gosaikunda is the next choice for tourists. This is followed by Tamang Sampadamarg.<\/p>\n Rasuwa used to witness high tourist footfall only during fairs and festivals. However, with the increase in domestic tourism, the district is being visited for sightseeing and vacation.<\/p>\n Visitors also come to the district to study and observe extinct animals including red panda and snow leopard.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Rasuwa has close to 150 big and small hotels. According to hotel entrepreneur Nishan Gajurel, Nepalis are spending more compared to foreign tourists.<\/p>\n “Domestic tourists don’t bargain while booking hotel. But most of the foreigners are looking for heavy discounts,” Nishan Gajurel<\/span> said.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Other hotel entrepreneurs are also happy with the increasing tourist visits. They say that the spending rate of domestic tourists is more than foreigners\u2019 spending rate.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n