November 12: Out of 100 new tourist destinations selected by the government, Karnali Province alone consists of 21 destinations. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation recently announced the list of the destinations having tourism potential but requiring promotion. Though Karnali Province is geographically backward, it is rich in natural beauty. The province is considered to be religiously, historically, culturally and archeologically rich.     

Seven tourist destinations from five districts of Karnalai have been included in the list that needs to be promoted. Similarly, 14 destinations from 10 districts have been included in the new destinations that are to be developed.

Shey Phoksundo National Park of Dolpa, Sinja Sabhyata of Jumla, Rara lake of Mugu, Panchakoshi Jwala Area and Kakrebihar, Deutibajai and Madan Ashrit Park of Surkhet fall under the destinations to be established and promoted.     

Similarly, destinations like Kupinde lake of Salyan, Dudul Chaitya of Jumla, Limi Upatyaka of Humla, Rara- Shey Phoksundo Trail, Panchal fall of Kalikot, Khalanga Durbar of Jajarkot, Kotgadhi-Panchal-Belaspur-Mahabu Tourism Development Area of Dailekh, Jajura lake of Surkhet, Guptilal, Bhadale cave, Shiva cave, Gidde danda and Rukum’s Chitripatan have been selected as the new destinations that need to be developed. Majority of the 14 new destinations to be developed are less popular.

The provincial government has inaugurated the ‘Karnali Visit Year 2075’. The provincial government has been operating different activities with an aim of promoting and disseminating information about the tourist destinations of Karnali.