File: Kaligandaki River

Triveni, June 21

The construction of a trekking route is underway along the Kaligandaki River bank in Nawalparasi in a bid to foster religious and tourist activities in the corridor. Baudikali Rural Municipality kicked off the project from the Balighat area, aiming to attract visitors to the area.

Prakash Ojha, chairperson of the Rural Municipality, shared that this initiative would promote tourism that would thrive on scenic beauty and rich religious heritages. “The trekking route being constructed with the bewitching sight in the vicinity borders religious sites and natural wonders,” he explained.

As part of a long-term vision, the rural municipality plans to connect the route to several major locations, including Balighat Aapbagaincha, Kaligandaki Bar-Peepal Swamichautari, Gaindalpa Waterfall, and Chamkeodar. The initial phase of the project has already been launched, and construction will proceed phase-wise. The workforce for the project would be managed through the National Employment Programme.

—RSS