Chitwan, Jan 3: Robust connectivity among three key touristy cities- Bharatpur, Lumbini and Pokhara- have been underlined for boosting tourism.
In a discussion organized by the Sunaulo Nepal on ‘tourism in Bharatpur’ on Friday, participants proposed promotion of these three destinations as a ‘golden triangle’.
President of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FNCCI), Chandra Prasad Dhakal, viewed Bharatpur has a significant tourism potential that remains untapped. He reminded the kumbha mela (one of the most significant religious gatherings of the world) held in India last year, stressing that similar tourist interests could be drawn to regions like Narayani and Devghat.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Nabil Bank, Manoj Gyawali, remarked that Bharatpur stands out as a key tourist hub. He stated, “There are 27 five-star hotels nationwide, with six in Chitwan alone. Given the strong tourism potential, investment in tourist infrastructure has also seen progress.” Tourism expert Dr Bishwa Subedi advocated for Chitwan to be developed as a centre for eco-friendly tourism.
His suggestions are Lumbini’s concentration on cultural tourism, Pokhara’s on trekking tourism, and Chitwan’s on wildlife safari tourism, to which connectivity could given an impetus.
Collaborative efforts are underway between Pokhara Metropolitan City, Lumbini Municipality, and Bharatpur Metropolitan City to achieve this goal, he shared, adding that Bharatpur Municipality is planning to establish a new lakeside circuit by incorporating the seven lakes in the vicinity. #nepal #chitwan #sauraha #tourist
