Gufapatal Blooms with Angelia Flowers, Attracting Tourists
Summary
Gufapatal in Ilam blooms with vibrant Angelia flowers, attracting tourists from Nepal and neighboring countries despite some road access challenges. Infrastructure improvements are underway to enhance visitor accessibility.
Key Points
- Gufapatal in Suryodaya Municipality-4, Ilam, has become a new tourist destination due to the profuse bloom of Angelia flowers.
- About five thousand Angelia plants bloom in spring, attracting tourists from Nepal, India, Bangladesh, and Bhutan.
- Tourists visit to enjoy the flowers, mountain views, sunrise, and sunset, with some coming through India for easier access.
- Road access on the Nepali side is unpaved but improving with ongoing infrastructure development, including blacktopping 2,600 meters of the road.
- Gufapatal is near the source of the Mechi River, a border area between Nepal and India, with local community involvement in border protection.
