Chitwan/kaski, Oct. 27 -- Tourism, which had slowed in September due to the anti-corruption Gen Z movement, suffered another setback during Dashain as heavy rains and landslides blocked highways across the country. But the situation was different during Tihar last week.

Sauraha, home to Chitwan National Park, drew so many people that moving around became difficult. However, the number of visitors began to drop as soon as the festival ended. This is why tourism entrepreneurs are not overly optimistic.

Asmita Mahato of Sauraha, a nature guide in the park, was extremely busy on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday alone, she took tourists on jeep safaris three times through the community forest and inside the park. Usually, she would go only o...