Nepal is a geographically
landlocked country, it has filled with a village in the nation of villages.
Phulkharka, GangaJamuna, is one of the potential tourism destination of Dhading
district in Province no. 3. The north frontier is also bordered with Tibet
Autonomous Region of the China, and ranges from 500 meters above sea level
(subtropical) to Ganesh Himal 7409 meters above sea level. The main tourist
attraction in Dhading district, are as follows:
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GagaJamuna
Waterfall,
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Tin:sure
Dada (View Point)
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Ganesh
Himal Trekking Trail
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Ruby
Valley Trekking Trail
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Tripura Sundari Mai, Salyan Kot Bhagawati, Salyan Tar
(Biggest as well as longest tar of Nepal)
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Rafting in
Trisuli River, Netra Tal
- · Jyamrung
Durbar, Aaginchok Durbar
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Homestay
of Phulkharka, Ruby valley, Simle Jyamrung, Kharahe and many more
There is plenty of
possibility for tourism development in Phulkharka, GangaJamuna. This area has a
huge potential for tourism activities because of its richness in natural
resources and pilgrimage sites like GangaJamuna Mandir (Temple), twin water
fall of Ganga & Jamuna, and Kukur Dhara. Every year, On the fall of Haribohdarni Ekadashi large number of domestic
devotees and visitors travel twin waterfalls falling from approx. 500mtr to pay
homage to lord Siva and goddess Ganga & Jamuna. The devotees come from
various parts of the Gorkha, Nuwakot, Chitwan, Kathmandu and Dhading district
to fill the fair/Jatra. There is also a trend to fly pair of pigeon to reach
the desired wishes.
On the norther facing
point of GangaJamun lies Tin:sure Danda 2900 meters above sea level, is the
junction point of Baseri, Phulkharka, Ri and Lapa village which is another
famous tourist site in this study area. From this view point one can clearly
view the magnificent range of Himalayas
such as Mt. Manaslu (8163 m), Holy Mountain Ganesh Himal (7409 m), Mountain
Lantang (7234 m), Dorje Lakpa (6966m), Jugal Himal (Bhairav Takura) and many other peaks.
The panoramic view of beautiful river valley of Gandaki & Aakhu khola,
landscape view of chain of hills, villages of surrounding districts, Terrance
farming will mesmerize. One can see the beauty of nature, wildlife, fora &
fauna, medicinal herbs of Himalayan in this study area which is also transit
point for Ruby valley ganesh Himal Trekking Trial and Trekking areas of Gorkha
district like Manaslu and Tsum Valley.
The researcher has
formulated tour/trekking/camping packages for generating tourist in study area
which are as follows;
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The
Organic Trek 7N/8D,
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GangaJamuna
Organic Trek 4N/5D,
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The Rural
Life of Nepal ‘Cultural Trek’ 4N/5D,
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Ganga
Jamuna Panorama Trek 8N/9D.
Above tour packages
are process to explore the unique home stay trekking trail facilitates domestic
and international tourists, which will directly or indirectly benefits local
people of the study area. It is believed that this tour packages will bring new
product in whole tourism industry as this will focus on organic and local
products of the village.
Finally, Phulkharka village can be developed as one of the
unique tourism destination in GangaJamuna RM-05 Dhading form adventure, village,
and rural tourism prospective. Tourism resources and attractions like scenic
view of Phulkharka and its peripheral area, Ganga-Jamuna, Tin:sure hill, Hanuman
danda, Pokhara Danda, Mantari View point, View of Holy Ganesh Himal, favorable
climate, sunrise and sunset views, unpolluted environment, forest, landscapes
& terraces and traditional culture, lifestyle, Daily activities of local
people, etc. are the pull factors and the base for village tour, rural tourism
and adventure like hiking, trekking, camping activities mostly for foreign
tourist. Rural tourism has gone the way from a form of selective tourism to an
important factor in the sustainable tourism development of study area.
Researchers are concluded that local people basic and economic needs can be
fulfilled through a proper tourism development and formulation of the new
tourism products, its implementation with regular monitoring on real basis will
help in sustainable tourism practices and enhance tourism knowledge and
awareness of their people.
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| Campfire at Tin:sure view point. Picture Courtnsy, Upadesh Kunwar |
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| Campfire picture courtesy Upadesh Kunwar |
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| Picture courtesy Upadesh Kunwar |
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| Picture courtesy Upadesh Kunwar |
