However, many foreign visitors have chosen to stay back in the devastated Himalayan nation and are extending a helping hand to the victims - with some volunteering to assist in medical camps or preparing food for them.
"The overwhelming hospitality of Nepalis compelled me to stay back to assist them," Israeli tourist Shir Sharlo told PTI.
The 22-year-old, who was in Pokhara when the earthquake struck, rushed to her country's embassy here, where she came to know about an emergency medical camp set up by Israel following which she began giving assistance to the victims.
"When I am healthy, fit and fine, it is my responsibility to help those in need," she emphasised.
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The emergency medical facility equipped with 125 medical staff has treated about 200 victims.
Tourism sector has taken a beating in Nepal, with industry sources fearing cancellation of over two lakh international visitors in the next four months.
According to Chairman of the Nepal Chapter of Pacific Asia Travel Association Suman Pandey, there might be an over 75 per cent reduction in the 2.75 lakh visitors expected in Nepal till August this year due to the nature's fury.
"The cancellation due to the devastation is likely to cost us 10 billion Nepali rupees," he said.
The Himalayan nation attracts tourists from China, Europe, North America and Australia, besides India, he added.
The tourism sector is a key contributor to Nepal's economic growth, providing 7 per cent of Nepal's jobs and accounts for 8 per cent of the economy, according to the Asian Development Bank.