Sudurpaschim set to get cable car in its largest private-sector project
Summary
Sudurpaschim’s first cable car is nearing completion in Chisapani, Kailali, and is expected to begin operations by November. The Rs7 billion project is projected to boost tourism, create up to 1,500 jobs and attract visitors from Nepal and India.
Key Points
- The first cable car in Sudurpaschim and Karnali regions is about 90 percent complete and is expected to start by November.
- The 3.1-kilometre project will connect Chisapani in Lamkichuha Municipality-3 to Rajkanda in Mohanyal Rural Municipality-7.
- Investors say the project, led by Jalpa Devi Cable Car and backed by entrepreneur Chandra Prasad Dhakal, is the largest private-sector investment in Sudurpaschim.
- Local leaders and tourism officials expect the cable car to draw domestic and Indian tourists and spur wider economic activity.
