In memory of Nepal’s 10 year struggle with the Maoist insurgency a new trekking trail has been launched to attract travellers to retrace the steps of the Maoist guerrillas in what is regarded as “war tourism”.

Launched by former rebel chief Prachanda in an effort to help rebuild the country's economy, the ambitious project 'The Guerrilla Trek' is a 19 day hike that follows trails where thousands of Maoist guerrillas once dug trenches and ambushed enemy during their fight against the once-absolute monarchy.

Organised by Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu, the launch also included a map and a guide book produced by US author Alonzo Lyons.

Chief Prachanda spoke at the launch about Nepal’s big political upheavals and that the people's revolution will be of no value unless the country goes through an economic transformation.

Like other “war tourism” destinations such as Vietnam, Russia and China, Nepal’s new Guerrilla Trek has the potential of becoming a "war tourism product".