In Nepal, the number of tourist arrivals and stay their length have been increasing day to day. This incensement has
directly infl uenced the socio-economic status of Nepalese people. The main objective of this paper is to explore the socioeconomic
impact of tourism on Sauraha. To fulfi ll the objective both primary and secondary data had been used. There
are both direct and indirect impacts on socio-economic condition of local people. Tourism has contributed a lot a raising
the awareness among the communities, preserving traditional culture, values, norms and heritage. But it is also facing
a problem of sanitation, improper solid waste management, unmanaged dumping site and poaching wild life. Tourism
development in Sauraha should be assessed both the local traditions and culture.