Shared by three partner countries – China, India, and Nepal – the KSL is a site of global biocultural diversity, popular for its heritage, ecotourism, and community-based tourism, providing unmatched experiences to international and regional tourists. Being adjacent to Pulan County in China, it can benefit from culture- and nature-based cross-border tourism.

Namkha Rural Municipality is well placed to develop as a national, regional, and global hub for sustainable heritage and ecotourism. A community-centric approach led and managed by local women and men (and youth in particular) is necessary for this. Accordingly, Namkha Rural Municipality with support from ICIMOD is organizing a one-day consultation workshop on its tourism planning (2020–2024) at the ICIMOD headquarters in Kathmandu.

Purpose

The consultative workshop aims to support the preparation of the five-year Periodic Plan of Namkha Rural Municipality with a focus on Sustainable Tourism Development.

Workshop objectives

• Introduce Namkha Rural Municipality to diverse national and international development organizations
• Consult with stakeholders on opportunities for synergy in tourism development
• Identify and consolidate a five-year tourism activity plan (short, mid, and long term) for Namkha
• Finalize preparations for a tourist/pilgrim health camp for the 2019 tourist season (May–September) at Hilsa, Humla District, in coordination with the Himalayan Rescue Association