Gorkha, Dec 21: Authorities of five rural municipalities in two districts – Lamjung and Gorkha- have reaffirmed their commitment to develop and promote trekking trail based tourism, mainly in the newly discovered Buddha Himal-Himalchuli Great Lake Circuit.
The Circuit spans across Barpark Sulikot and Ajirkot rural municipalities in Gorkha district and rural municipalities such as Dordi, Dudhpokhari and Marsyangdi in Lamjung district, and it incorporates Buddha Himal (mountain), mountain ranges such as Manasiri and several glacial lakes.
Authorities from these local municipalities participating in a recently held three-day seminar at Bhachchek of Gorkha highlighted the need for formulating sustainable development plans for the trail-based tourism.
They also saw the need for introducing the Circuit at national and international level and developing infrastructure along the way among others.
The seminar jointly was organized by the Nepal Tourism Board, UNDP’s Sustainable Tourism Project and Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal with an objective to develop the Buddha Himal-Himalchuli Great Lake Circuit as a tourism hub.
Furthermore, the seminar also pointed out the need to identify new trekking trails and rediscover old trekking routes such as herdsman walking trail and cultural trails.
The participants of the seminar also pledged to work towards improvement and upgradation of the existing trails with infrastructures and facilities like drinking water, garbage disposal, and porters’ rest place among others.
Also, to ensure safe trekking experiences for the trekkers, the authorities from these municipalities have agreed to coordinate efforts to identify the risky areas and high passes along the Circuit and educating the trekkers with information boards along the Circuit, shared Anita Bhujel, Vice-Chairperson of Ajirkot rural municipality.
