Nepal's deadly protests cause decline in tourism

Nepal’s deadliest protests in decades erupted just as the country entered its peak tourist season, dealing a blow to businesses that had been preparing to welcome trekkers from around the globe to experience some of the most iconic trails.

Shops, pubs and restaurants lining the neatly organized alleys of places like Thamel — Kathmandu’s bustling tourist hub — remained largely deserted on Monday (September 15), even after reopening in the aftermath of a violent anti-corruption protest that left 72 dead, over 2,000 injured and forced former prime minister K. P. Sharma Oli to resign.

Nepal's tourism authority, hotel owners and trek organizers said arrivals had fallen by 30%, leading to cancellations.

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