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Homestay tourism is a form of accommodation that allows tourists to stay with local families, immersing themselves in the country's rich culture, traditions, and hospitality. This paper explores the historical roots of homestays, originating from ancient customs of hospitality in various civilizations. The objective is to investigate the role of homestays in promoting rural tourism, supporting local economies, and providing authentic travel experiences. Homestay tourism offers a family-like environment for tourists, serving as an alternative to building hotels in remote areas, which contributes to conserving local forests and reducing costs. The development of rural tourism has positively impacted the income and living standards of local communities, offering employment opportunities, and enhancing cultural preservation. However, challenges persist, such as insufficient infrastructure development, unclear policies, limited use of local products, and inadequate training for homes...

This study tries to explore how the practice of untouchability developed in the ancient Indian Aryan society and over time entered Nepal and gradually took root in Nepali society. This study presents an argument based on historical facts that the practice of untouchability originated in the Indian Aryan society under the practice of some of the elites who had been in powerful positions. The practice was mainly instituted by the elites to continue exercising their power to subjugate the powerless. As the same, elite Aryans started migrating to Nepal during the ancient period, they brought with them the same practice to continue exercising self-acquired power within the Nepali society. But there was no strongly practiced untouchability in ancient Nepali society. The practice was slowly instituted with the adoption of associated rituals and traditions. The main objective of this study is to explore and analyze untouchability from a historical perspective. The custom of untouchability h...

This study deals with the pilgrimage tourism in Dakshinkali, a famous Hindu temple in the southern part of the Kathmandu Valley, and the development of the region as an important pilgrimage tourism destination. This place is called Dakshinkali because the temple of Goddess Kali is on the south side of Kathmandu city. Goddess Kali as power is considered to be another form of Mother Parvati. Although Kali Devi has been established and worshiped in this place since ancient period, the importance of this place increased after the reign of the king Pratap  Malla. At present, local products have found a good market because of as the number of pilgrimage tourists are increasing in Dakshainkali. Employment has also increased. Hotels and restaurants are well run. The living standard of the locals has increased as their income has increased. The increase in local government revenue has had a positive impact on the development of the Dakshainkali area. The main objective of this study is to in...

This study is focused on rural tourism in Nepal, including its opportunities and challenges. Rural areas, where the majority of Nepal's population resides, have the potential to attract tourists and contribute to the country's economic development. Involving the local people or villagers in the tourism industry can also increase the value of local products, culture, and traditions. However, there are also negative impacts of tourism on society, and it is important to carefully manage the industry to ensure a bright future for tourism in Nepal. The objective of this study is to examine the opportunities and challenges of rural tourism in Nepal.

The study relates to the Khasa people, who have lived in Nepal since ancient times and are considered indigenous due to their history of settling and cultivating land in western Nepal. The Khasa people have a rich history dating back to the nomadic period when they migrated from the Caucasus region of Babylonia in West Asia to the Himavatkhaṇḍa and Karnali regions of Western Nepal. However, Hinduization in the Middle Ages and Westernization in modern times has threatened their traditional customs and nature-worshiping religious culture. The purpose of the study is to highlight the identity, tribalism, and current crisis faced by the Khasa people and to advocate for their recognition as indigenous inhabitants of Nepal. Based on secondary sources, this research can guide the state to recognize the Khasa people as indigenous.

Nepal is the place of tourist attraction and destination since the ancient time. Taking this into consideration using historical design of qualitative research, this study examines the visitors who came to the country during the ancient and medieval periods from the perspective of tourism in Nepal. The study explores the reasons for travel to Nepal, such as for pilgrimages, diplomatic missions, as refugees, and discusses the activities that these visitors were involved in during their time in the country. The study used secondary sources, including travelogues and historical memoirs, to draw conclusions about the development of tourism in Nepal during this time period. The findings suggest that visitors to Nepal during this time can be considered tourists, and their activities were similar to those of modern tourism.

This article attempts to explore the functioning and dynamics of the caste system that prevailed in medieval Nepal from 879 to 1768 AD. Nepal is a country which has a rich diversity of castes, languages, religions, and cultures. On the one hand, it has long been a matter of pride for Nepal to host such a diverse society and on the other hand, this very diversity has espoused various critical interpretations, particularly when it comes to ethnicity and power relations. While the ancient traditions and culture of the country continue to shape the foundation of the present Nepali society, the influence of the medieval social and caste system is still present today. Irrespective of the socioeconomic implications of the caste system in the Nepali society, what the society practiced in medieval times in terms of different cases has a strong influence on the way Nepali society functions today. Although it cannot be said that the caste system is necessary and useful in all societies, there ...

This research article is related to the development of settlement by Aryan people in the Terai region of Nepal. Aryan people had entered the Terai region of Nepal during the Vedic period. In ancient times, various states were developed in the region of Nepal. The Mithila state of the Eastern Terai, the Ramgram state western part of the Gandaki River and the Kapilvastu state west of the present Butwal region were developed in before the Christian era. Most of the people in those states also migrated from India. Even in the middle Age, a state called Tirahoot or Doya was developed in the eastern Terai region of Nepal. Although this kingdom came to an end in the 14thcentury AD. After the conquest of the eastern Terai region by the Sen Dynasty the king of Palpa, the three kingdoms of Makwanpur, Chaudandi and Vijaypur remained in that region till the time of unification by Prithvi Narayan Shah, the king of Gorkha. After the unification of Nepal, the ancient and medieval independent Terai...

This study makes an attempt to trace the history and identity of the Gurungs who have been living, most densely in the districts of Gandaki province. In order to provide clear information about the physical constitution, the nature of the race belonging to this ethnic group has also been discussed. The study also tries to explore some aspects of Gurungs identity, particularly their identity as indigenous and ethnic people of Nepal given the fact that the Gurungs have been living in Nepal since ancient times. In doing so, the study delves deeper into the Gurung tradition of celebrating Lhosar festival as a New Year, exploring its origin and development. The objective of this study is to clarify what race the Gurungs belong to, where and when they entered Nepal and how it is linked with the way they celebrate the Lhosar festival. The major finding of the study is that the Gurungs are of Mongol race, who entered into Nepal from Tibet in ancient times and among the various Lhosars celeb...