In Sudurpaschim, tourists are coming. Infrastructure isn’t
Summary
Tourism in Sudurpaschim is growing rapidly due to social media exposure, yet the region struggles with inadequate infrastructure such as unsafe trails, limited accommodation, and poor communication facilities, hindering its potential as a major trekking destination.
Key Points
- Sudurpaschim province is experiencing a surge in domestic tourists to destinations like Mount Saipal, Api, and Khaptad due to social media exposure.
- Despite increasing visitor numbers, tourism infrastructure such as trails, accommodation, communication networks, and safety measures remain inadequate across the region.
- Prefabricated accommodation complexes funded years ago remain unused, and damaged trails force tourists onto risky paths in areas like Saipal.
- Local officials and tourism experts call for systematic investment to improve facilities, trails, camping sites, communication, and emergency rescue systems to support sustainable tourism growth.
