It's pronounced "Banda". There are several variations in the spelling from "Bandha" to "Bhanda", in Nepal it's commonly known in the media and via the public as "Banda". During a strike there’s no public or private transport allowed to move. Shops, cafés, restaurants and hotels are forced to close. At worst riot police will be seen marching around, streets of rioting people may form, car tires set alight on the roads and no one can travel. I've witnessed several holidays being uninterrupted, postponed, or even cancelled due to not knowing about Nepal strikes.In response to the terrible devastation of the April 25, 2015 earthquake in Nepal, Tourism Cares urges the industry to fund immediate relief efforts – and to reserve some of your donation budget specifically for Nepal’s tourism industry and its long-term recovery. Please donate to the Tourism Cares Nepal Recovery Fund, which unites and leverages the travel industry’s special care and contributions. Tourism is an especially important part of Nepal’s developing economy, and will be even more so after primary relief efforts are complete. According to the World Tourism and Travel Council, tourism in 2013 contributed 500,000 jobs and 8.2% of GDP (allowing for direct and indirect affects), with strong growth projected.
