NATHM-Bardibas

Bardibas, Bardibas, Mahottari

ABOUT

In 1972, the Nepal Academy of Tourism and Hotel Management (NATHM) was established by the Government of Nepal, originally known as the Hotel Management and Tourism Training Centre (HMTTC), with the assistance of UNDP and ILO. The main goal was to generate a skilled workforce to cater to the developing tourism and hospitality sector in Nepal. NATHM introduced the first-ever Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) program in Nepal in 1999, and subsequently, the institution was renamed NATHM. In 2003, the academy launched the Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM) program, and in 2011, recognizing the demand for highly skilled professionals in the rapidly growing tourism and hospitality industry, it introduced the Master of Hospitality Management program.

NATHM is affiliated with Tribhuvan University for all of its academic programs. In addition to offering undergraduate and graduate programs, NATHM also provides numerous short-term training courses in tourism and hospitality, such as Tourist Guide, Trekking Guide, River Guide, Food Production, Food and Beverage Service, and Barista training.

NATHM not only provides in-house training but also conducts mobile outreach training courses on Homestay Management, Local Guide, Small Hotel and lodge Management, among others, throughout Nepal.

Due to the high demand for these courses, NATHM has decided to establish branches in all seven provinces of Nepal starting from 2020. Currently, three branches have already commenced their operations in Birtamod of province number one, Bardibas of province number two, and Nepalgunj of Lumbini Province. This expansion of NATHM is expected to widen its reach and enable a significant portion of the Nepalese population to benefit from the courses offered by the institution.

VISION
To be established as a preferred destination for tourism and hospitality education in the SAARC region.

MISSION
NATHM as the pioneer national institution dedicated to human resource development for tourism and hospitality sector in Nepal, will facilitate and produce quality human resources by improving and expanding educational, training and research opportunities. It will thus be a 'Center of Excellence' for national and international students.

Salient Features

Top-notch physical facilities that cover 1.5 hectares (29 Ropanies) and are well-suited for tourism and hospitality-related training and academic programs.
Seven training kitchens, including two bakeries, that can comfortably accommodate up to 40 students/trainees at a time. The bulk kitchen can handle up to 20 students, while each training bakery can provide enough space for 20 students/trainees. These kitchens prepare approximately 700 meals daily when running at full capacity.
Two training restaurants, each with a seating capacity of 40 guests. In addition, there is a newly constructed beverage demonstration lab that offers students/trainees a hands-on experience with world-class facilities. The training bar is equipped for practical exposure to the various hard and soft drinks served to guests.
A model hotel with 20 rooms, including single, double, twins, and suite rooms, as well as a lobby that enhances the front office and accommodation-related skills of trainees and students.
A Travel & Trekking Agency setup and a display of Trekking & Mountaineering Gear. This lab offers students/trainees hands-on experience in travel management.
An Incubation Centre used to groom innovative ideas from faculty members, students, and trainees and contribute to the Nepalese Tourism & Hospitality Industry with business opportunities.
A Research Unit that aims to carry out various research projects related to Tourism & Hospitality and provide input for government policies and industry through their findings.
A clinic, along with an automatic sanitary pad vending machine and weight and height measurement scale. A health assistant is deployed to support students, trainees, or staff in case of health emergencies with first aid and basic treatment.
A Sports Complex, which includes a basketball court, volleyball court, badminton court, and indoor table tennis boards.
A library with more than 5000 books and various online resources available to all full-time students.
An air-conditioned multipurpose hall that can accommodate up to 200 people, as well as two air-conditioned seminar and meeting halls, each with enough space for 80 participants.
An information technology lab, sufficient for 42 students at a time and equipped with ticketing and accommodation software, is another essential infrastructure for students.
State-of-the-art theory classrooms with central air conditioning, audiovisual systems, and internet connectivity.
Separate lockers for girls and boys, a Food Science Lab, a facility for bank ATM, sufficient parking space, beautiful gardens, an in-house nursery, and Wi-Fi zone.