Tourism
reaches into the varied aspects of Nepalese
life and its benefits are encompassed by diverse
sectors directly and indirectly. It generates
employment opportunities and helps in the promotion
and conservation of the art and culture. The
tourism industry is one of the foreign currency
earners in the country and thus makes a significant
contribution to the economy. Government of Nepal
has been actively promoting tourism in Nepal
and has always encouraged the private sector
for their involvement and participation. The
Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation
(MOCTCA) gives equal importance to conservation
of natural, cultural and human resources.
Ministry of Tourism first came
into existence in 2035 BS (1978 AD). In 2039
(1982 AD), Civil Aviation was also merged into
the Ministry of Tourism and it became the Ministry
of Tourism & Civil Aviation. In 2057 (2000
AD), Culture was also integrated in the Ministry
and now it is called the Ministry of Culture,
Tourism & Civil Aviation (MOCTCA). Ministry
of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation is
headed by Minister for Culture, Tourism &
Civil Aviation.
MOCTCA has total staff strength
of 140 of which 56 are gazetted level officers
and 84 are non-gazetted and classless staffs.
Office of the Minister of Culture,
Tourism & Civil Aviation
Tel: (977-1) 4225-579, 4246-607
Fax: (977-1) 4227-758
E-mail: info@tourism.gov.np
Office of the Secretary
Tel: (977-1) 4225-870
Fax: (977-1) 4227-758
E-mail: info@tourism.gov.np
