According to the Association, the decision will, however, come into effect from January 1, 2013.
As per the decision, a tourist guide would get Rs. 1,000 for guiding two tourists for half a day. Similarly, Rs. 1,400 will be provided for guiding 3 to 10 tourists, Rs. 1,500 for guiding 11 to 15 tourists and Rs. 1,700 for guiding tourists over 21. [break]
Besides, a tourist guide will be paid extra amount if she/ he knows the mother tongue of tourists except English.Likewise, payment for guiding tourist outside the capital has also been increased, said Association Chairman Hareram Baral.
Presently, the number of tourist guides trained by the academy operated under the coordination of the government bodies is around 3500. Of them, 1,000 are working as tourist guides. Of them, 450 are affiliated to the association.Annual income of a tourist guide in Nepal stands at around Rs. 250,000.
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