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: motca@ntc.net.np

Office of the Secretary
Tel: (977-1) 4225-870
Fax: (977-1) 4227-758
E-mail: motca@ntc.net.np