Last Saturday, We have visited Thakurdhawara, Bardiya of Chisapani,
Karnali. So, today my Group will tell you something about the tourism possibilities & challenges In Karnali & Bardiya.
Karnali, chisapani has become a popular tourist destination as well as a picnic spot for local people.
Short Description of Karnali Bridge:
-it is a single-tower cable-stayed bridge.
-The second longest of its type in Nepal.
-This Bridge is made over the Karnali river, the longest river in Nepal.
-This Bridge was built with an international collaboration between USA, Japan & Nepal.
-It is being maintained by Lamki Chuha Municipality.
-It was designed by Steinman Boynton Gronquist and Birdsall.
Possibilities of the tourism sector in Chisapani, Karnali
As this river flows freely from north to south through deep gorges creating a unique geographic landscape:
-It offers an excellent nature experience to trekkers and mountaineers.
-As snow melts, this river flows in huge rapids and offers brilliant rafting.
– The river has also huge potential to generate hydroelectricity.
How locals are benefited from tourism in Chisapani, Karnali.
– Local People also get benefit from tourism as people love to eat fish from the Karnali river.
– Locals also get the opportunity to earn money by becoming tourist guides.
– Local government can also earn tax from hotels, and local businesses by facilitating them to do business in a productive way.
– Tourism sector in chisapani also helped different people to sustain their livelihood, as they earn by doing different businesses.
Youngsters selling fish to local tourists:
Local Women Selling Fruits:
Challenges of the tourism sector in Chisapani, Karnali
As Karnali region is one of the remotest and most undeveloped regions of Nepal having widespread poverty, unemployment, food scarcity, insecurity, malnutrition, starvation, inequality, isolation, and underdevelopment.
-Seasonality Causes fluctuation in tourists and visitor numbers so it creates difficulties for local people and businesses to sustain their livelihood and business in the offseason.
-Lack of Safety and Security.
-Lack of Professionalism.
-Backward Communication.
-Lack of Accommodation.
-Political Instability.
In summary, these geographic formations and natural landscapes offer visitors world-class adventure, and wilderness trekking experiences as well as support the unique culture and heritage of Karnali people evolved and adapted to the ecology and climatic condition of the region. Located in comparatively remote areas as compared with other provinces, the tourism experience of this province is exotic in nature and provides a rare occasion for tourists and visitors.
In addiction to this article, I will suggest you to learn more about the lifestyle & Culture of people living in Chisapani from Wikipedia. Moreover, If you are interested in reading blogs and article about other topics you can visit Refresh Nepal.