Rapti River Boating Emerges as New Tourist Attraction in Sauraha, Chitwan
Summary
Rapti River boating in Sauraha, Chitwan, has emerged as a new tourist attraction offering wildlife observation and natural beauty along a 6 km stretch within Chitwan National Park.
Key Points
- Rapti River boating service in Sauraha started recently and has become a popular attraction for both domestic and foreign tourists.
- Boating covers a 6 km route from Jindagani Ghat to Bhimpur Ghat within Chitwan National Park, allowing tourists to observe wildlife including rhinos, tigers, and migratory birds.
- The service is managed by Kinar Restaurant & Bar after a tender from Chitwan National Park and charges a fee of one thousand rupees per person.
- Boating has positive economic impacts on locals and contributes 10% of income to community forests, promoting sustainable ecotourism.
