Janakpur, Jan. 14 -- The number of tourists has increased considerably in Janakpudham in recent months, say tourism entrepreneurs. Hotels and Dharmashalas-rest houses for pilgrims- in the area are being fully occupied by tourists. According to hotel operators, the arrival of Indian tourists has increased four-fold in the last two months.

However, a lack of proper infrastructures, such as signages, toilets and street signs, to support tourism has put a limit on tourist movement.

Most tourists pay a visit to Janakpurdham after visiting popular destinations in Kathmandu and Pokhara, but they don't spend more than a day in Janakpur, say tourism entrepreneurs.

"The campaigns to promote tourism are terrible. Most tourists who come here aren'...