Buddha-Circuit Tourist Path to be Developed in Kavrepalanchok
Summary
A Buddha-Circuit tourist path will be developed in Kavrepalanchok by linking Panauti, Namobuddha and Temal with a federal budget of Rs 25 crore. The project will add stupas, statues, heritage structures, a deer park and a Thanka painting school to promote religious and cultural tourism.
Key Points
- The federal government has allocated Rs 25 crore to develop a Buddha-Circuit tourist route connecting Panauti, Namobuddha and Temal in Kavrepalanchok.
- The first phase will build Buddha-related heritage structures, stupas, laughing Buddha statues and informative boards along the Panauti-Namobuddha road.
- Plans also include a Ratuwa deer park, a Cultural Sangam Gate in Bhakundebesi, and a Buddha Park at Yangbel with major statues and a Thanka school.
- The project aims to attract domestic and foreign tourists by showcasing the region’s religious, historical and cultural significance.
