Nepal plans first feasibility study for Himalayan tourism highway
Summary
Nepal will begin its first feasibility study for a proposed Himalayan tourism highway linking destinations in the far-west and far-east. The project aims to improve road safety, boost tourist arrivals and support economic activity along the route.
Key Points
- Nepal Infrastructure Construction Company Limited and the Department of Roads have signed an agreement to study the proposed Himalayan tourism highway.
- The first phase covers routes from Api Nampa to Badimalika and from Num to Pathibhara, with fieldwork expected to begin within days.
- The feasibility study will examine technical, economic, social and environmental factors, and is expected to take six months.
- The government says the highway will connect tourist and religious sites and could help increase tourism and local commerce.
