PROSPECTS OF RELIGIOUS TOURISM IN NEPAL

Abstract

 Most of the tourists visiting Lumbini were from Asian countries, large percentage is from Sri-Lanka 42.74 percent because of the faith in Buddhism and more interested in the birth place of Lord Buddha. After Sri-Lanka the tourists from Thailand, China visit Lumbini mainly of its religious value and mostly staying in Lumbini for 1to 3 days so it shows that extra religious activities like guided tours t0o the sites related to Lord Buddha, cultural activities, eco-tourism should be developed to lengthen the stay-period of tourists in Liumbini.