Mountain Tourism for Local Community Development in Nepal; A Case Study of Upper Mustang

This case study examines the experiences of a major NGO in its effort to improve the possibilities of income generation and local community development through tourism in one of the ghostic areas of Nepal, Upper Mustang. It examines the issues involved in the light of socio structure, infrastructure assets, and possible impact, both negative and positive on the people and the environment. The study also provides a number of valuable assessments on the work already carried out and recommendations for the future.