Historic Ghansikuwa restored with new facilities

Summary

Ghansikuwa and the Bhanu-Ghansikuwa Memorial Park in Tanahun are being rebuilt after damage caused by the Prithvi Highway expansion. The restored site will include new facilities such as a footpath, garden, toilets, rest area, security wall, stage, statues, and parking area.

Key Points
  • Ghansikuwa, a historic site in Tanahun damaged during the Prithvi Highway expansion, is being reconstructed along with the Bhanu-Ghansikuwa Memorial Park.
  • Byas Municipality has prioritized preserving the site because of its connection to poet Bhanubhakta Acharya.
  • The new master plan includes a footpath, garden, modern toilets, a rest area, a security wall, a stage, statues, and parking facilities.
  • Local stakeholders expect the site to become an important cultural and tourist destination once the work is completed.
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