Dagam Village Emerges as Attractive Rural Tourism Destination
Summary
Dagam village in Shuklagandaki-2 has emerged as a rural tourism destination, drawing visitors with Magar culture, traditional lifestyles, local cuisine, and panoramic mountain views. The Village Tourism Promotion Forum Nepal has promoted it as a destination village, and a homestay promotion program was held there on World Tourism Day.
Key Points
- Dagam village in Shuklagandaki-2 is gaining popularity as a rural tourism destination because of its Magar community culture, lifestyle, cuisine, and hospitality.
- The Village Tourism Promotion Forum Nepal’s Gandaki Province chapter recommended Dagam as a ‘Destination Village’ under its ‘Every Village a Tourist Place’ campaign.
- Dagam Community Homestay began after locals were inspired by a visit to Sirubari village in 2065 BS, and it now attracts visitors from several Nepali cities.
- The village offers views of Dhaulagiri and Ganesh Himal ranges and serves local foods such as kodo, corn, pindalu, sisno, and village-produced honey.
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