Footpath constructed to promote religious tourism

Rampur (Palpa), July 17: In a bid to promote religious tourism, Rampur Municipality has constructed a footpath along the Kaligandaki riverside.

Mayor of Rampur municipality, Raman Bahadur Thapa, informed that 2,567 meters of footpath have been built in the fiscal year 2081/82 BS. The 34-km long walkway is being constructed in the municipality under the Ramnadidham-Devghat footpath aimed at exploring the religious, cultural and ecological importance, Mayor Thapa informed. ‘Placement of slate and interlock-related works is being carried out.

Efforts are on to promote tourism and contribute to the economy through beautification of the riverside and easing access to religious sites, Mayor Thapa informed. In this area, the task of laying slats with interlocks having a breadth of two meters has been completed at various locations in the year 081/082. Stone paving has been undertaken in 557 meters in ward 3, Keladi, 191 meters in ward 6, Jagdipark, 432 meters in Tilakpur, 195 meters in Sundar Funpark, and 678 meters.

Likewise, the task of interlocking 210 meters of Bhujat area of ward 8, 114 meters of stone laying in Shalikram Park of ward 10, and interlocking and stone paving in 190 meters of Naramedeswor Temple has been completed. Similarly, waiting stands have been constructed in ward Bhanghat and Tatopani Ghat. This project has been carried out in coordination with the federal government and Rampur Municipality.

With the religious significance of the Kaligandaki River being connected to Ramnadi Dham, Keladi Dham, Ramghat Dham, Ridi Dham, and Devghat, locals believe construction of pedestrian paths will promote religious tourism in the locality.