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Monday, July 1, 2013

Basantapur and Adjoining Areas

Basantapur and Adjoining Areas: Being very rich in cultural items and different ethnic
groups with 21 different languages and variety of religious and cultural events, the area is
also very rich with natural and biological diversity. The area is also famous for its
surrounding sites which have immense potential for ecotourism development.

6.3 Dhanusha Dham and Adjoining Areas: The areas lie in the eastern lowlands of the
country. The area is very popular and of religious significance because the place is believed to
be the birth place of Sita, wife of Lord Rama, according to Hindu mythology. And the area
also contains the very famous Janaki Temple, which is well-known as religious destination
for all Hindu people. Dhanusha Dham areas have maximum potential for both cultural and
village tourism which will promote Maithali culture and community (MOPE, 2004). Around
the area there are many potential ecotourism sites. These include the Dhanusha Forest and
the Ram Janaki temple and other many temples of various Hindu gods and goddess.

6.4 Tansen and Adjoining Areas: Tansen, a beautiful place, has many promising tourism
resources, and lies in the middle part of the country. There are various cultural and religious
events and festivals that make the place attractive as an ecotourism site. The area has potential
for ecotourism activities like boating, rafting, camping, rock climbing, bird watching, and
many more (MOPE, 2004).

6.5 Khaptad National Park and Adjoining Areas: This area is the far-western part of
Nepal. It is in a remote region having complex geo-physics and unique ecosystems with rich
flora and fauna. The place has religious and spiritual significance. Although the park has
minimal tourists’ facilities, the place is full of potential tourist activities such as camping,
village walks, cultural visits, rafting, bird watching, skiing, horse riding, trekking, historical
tours etc. Many sites around the park can be developed as ecotourism sites.

6.6 Chitwan and Adjoining Areas: Chitwan, most popular tourist destination, lies in the
central plain part of the country that is linked with all kinds of transport system. Owing to the
park the place has various opportunities for ecotourism development like village tourism,
nature tourism, canoeing, cultural tourism, wildlife watching, jungle safari, elephant ride etc.
Like other areas, it has also potential ecotourism sites around it.

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