--- title: "Research article on transportation and tourism" subject: "Communication English" chapter: 10 key: "semester_5/communication_english:research-article-transportation-tourism-nepal" source: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/research-article-transportation-tourism-nepal site: BCT Engineering --- # Research article on transportation and tourism Communication English · Chapter 10: Writing Research Articles - Asked in: year not given, 10 marks; 2076 Chaitra, 10 marks - Answer checked by Claude Opus 5.5 (high effort) on 2026-10-14 - Page: https://www.bctengineer.com/q/semester_5/communication_english/research-article-transportation-tourism-nepal - Whole chapter: https://www.bctengineer.com/md/semester_5/communication_english/chapter-10 ## Question Write a short research article in about 500 words on the effect of the problem of transportation on tourism in Nepal. ## Short answer Poor roads, airport congestion, flight delays, and traffic jams cause lengthy travel, safety fears, and high costs, leading to shorter tourist stays and reduced earnings. Improvements like road upgrades, better airport infrastructure, tourist buses, and fixed taxi rates are recommended to boost tourism. ## Answer **The Effect of Transportation Problems on Tourism in Nepal** *Rabin Karki, Department of Civil Engineering* #### Abstract Tourism is an important source of income and employment in Nepal. This article examines how problems in transportation, including poor roads, a lack of airport capacity, unsafe flights and urban traffic jams, affect tourism. The study uses a literature review and interviews with 40 tourism workers in Pokhara and Kathmandu. It finds that transportation problems cause delays, extra costs, safety concerns and a bad impression, which reduce the length of tourists' stays and their spending. The article suggests improvements in roads, airports and public transport. **Keywords:** tourism, transportation, Nepal, roads, airports #### Introduction Nepal's attractions, including the Himalayas, its culture and its wildlife, draw over a million visitors a year. Tourism provides jobs and foreign currency. However, many attractions are in remote hills, which need good transport to reach. Weak transport therefore limits the growth of tourism. #### Methodology The study is based on reports of the Nepal Tourism Board and on interviews with 40 hotel owners, trekking guides and drivers in Kathmandu and Pokhara. #### Problems and their effects 1. **Poor roads:** many roads to tourist sites such as Mustang, Rara and Janakpur are narrow, damaged or blocked by landslides in the monsoon. Journeys are long and tiring. 2. **Air transport problems:** congestion at Tribhuvan International Airport, flight delays and cancellations caused by weather at mountain airports such as Lukla, and safety fears after air accidents reduce confidence. Seventy percent of the respondents said that delays had caused customers to cancel treks. 3. **Traffic jams and pollution:** in Kathmandu, a trip of a few kilometres can take an hour, and the dust and noise annoy tourists. 4. **High cost:** air fares, taxi fares and the lack of fixed fares increase the cost of travel. 5. **Lack of public transport and information:** there are few tourist buses, poor signs and no real-time information. 6. **Safety:** road accidents, especially on the highways, hurt Nepal's image. The results are shorter stays, fewer visits to remote places, lower earnings and negative reviews online. #### Recommendations and conclusion The government should repair and widen the main tourist roads, with slope protection; improve Tribhuvan International Airport and make full use of the new international airports in Pokhara and Bhairahawa; improve weather forecasting and safety standards at mountain airports; introduce tourist buses and fixed-rate taxis; and manage urban traffic. With better transportation, tourists can travel more safely and spend more days and money, and the whole country will benefit. #### References - Nepal Tourism Board. (n.d.). *Nepal tourism statistics*. https://ntb.gov.np - Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation. (2021). *Nepal tourism statistics*. Government of Nepal. *Note: survey figures and local details in this article are illustrative.* ## Check yourself The answer's key points as multiple-choice questions, with the correct option and why. 1. What methods does the study use? A. A chemical analysis of road materials B. A literature review and interviews with 40 tourism workers in Kathmandu and Pokhara C. A survey of 1,000 tourists at airports only D. Only observation of Lukla flights Answer: B. It uses Nepal Tourism Board reports and interviews with 40 hotel owners, guides and drivers. (Key point: Study method) 2. Which air transport problems does the article identify? A. Too many airports and low fares B. Excess capacity at Tribhuvan airport C. Congestion, weather delays and cancellations, and safety fears after accidents D. No flights to Pokhara Answer: C. Congestion at Tribhuvan, delays at mountain airports like Lukla and safety fears reduce confidence. (Key point: Air transport problems) 3. What is the overall effect of transport problems on tourists? A. Shorter stays, fewer visits to remote places, lower earnings and negative online reviews B. Longer stays and higher spending C. No change in tourist numbers D. More visits to remote places Answer: A. Delays, extra cost and safety concerns reduce stay length and spending and lead to bad reviews. (Key point: Effect on tourism) 4. Which recommendation is made? A. Close Pokhara and Bhairahawa airports B. Remove all taxis C. Stop repairing roads in the monsoon D. Repair roads with slope protection, introduce tourist buses and fixed-rate taxis Answer: D. The government should repair main tourist roads with slope protection, add tourist buses and fixed-rate taxis, and improve airports and weather forecasting. 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