June 5: Young entrepreneur Yadunath Adhikari has started the construction of Annapurna resort at Dhampush, Machhapuchhhre Rural Municipality, Kaski. According to Adhikari, the investment is being made due to the lack of well facilitated resort in the tourist area.

“The construction of ‘Annapurna Dhampush Resort Pvt Ltd’ will be completed in a year. The resort that is being constructed in four ropanies of land will have 20 rooms along with a conference hall,” said Adhikari.

“The resort will also feature a museum reflecting the cultural aspect of the village that is on the verge of extinction. Modern garden, statue of Buddha as well as vintage styled round-house will be some of the main attractions of the resort. The resort aims to attract both local as well as international tourists," added Adhikari.

Initially, Rs 50 million will be invested in the resort that will have star hotel services, informed Adhikari “The scope of tourism industry in Dhampush is huge. Our motto is to provide superior services to the tourists visiting the region," said Adhikari.

 “Since, a lot of investment is being done in Pokhara already, it is viable to invest in the outskirts of the city,” opined Adhikari.  Adhikari is a member of a work committee of Pokhara Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Annapurna Food and Beverage Pvt Ltd, Managing Director of Pokhara Real Estate Pvt Ltd and Chairman of Elisa Investment Pvt Ltd.