Machhapuchhre Incline Project to Add New Attraction in Pokhara
Summary
Pokhara is set to gain a new tourist attraction with the proposed Machhapuchhre Incline Project, a 20,000-step uphill trail planned from SentiGhatta to Korchang Danda at 3,800 meters. The Ministry of Tourism has allocated Rs 50 million for the multi-year project, which local leaders say could set a world record if completed within three years.
Key Points
- A new Machhapuchhre Incline Project is proposed in Pokhara, featuring more than 20,000 stairs from SentiGhatta to Korchang Danda.
- Tourism entrepreneur Ganesh Bahadur Thapa developed the idea after seeing a similar trail in Colorado, USA, and hiking the route in Kaski.
- The Ministry of Tourism has allocated Rs 50 million this fiscal year, and Minister Khadakraj Poudel (Ganesh) has urged completion within three years.
- Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality, local landowners, and ACAP officials are reportedly supportive, while EIA and procedural approvals are still needed.
