A lot of the surrounding areas have no trees--the hills are barren. The problems due to deforestation in the region could't be any worse. I am sure it has become much harder for the folks there, especially women, because of this deforestation.

Anyone who goes there or are planning to go there, please take few seedlings and spread word about the problems due to deforestation. Then, you will  at least help to ameliorate the lives of these people (in the longe term) than just being a tourist in your own country.