Tilottama Multipurpose View Tower Remains Inaccessible Five Years After Inauguration
Summary
The Tilottama Multipurpose View Tower in Rupandehi has remained closed to the public five years after its inauguration by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. Tilottama Municipality has now received a tender for its operation and says repairs and pending infrastructure work must be completed before the tower can finally open.
Key Points
- The 11-story Tilottama Multipurpose View Tower, inaugurated five years ago, is still not open to the public.
- Tilottama Municipality has received a tender from The Nest Hotel in Butwal, but the operating agreement is pending repairs and road construction.
- The tower cost about Rs 110 million and was built with funding from Tilottama Municipality and Van Batika, with later delays caused by budget shortages in the second phase.
- Local officials expect the tower to boost tourism at Shankarnagar Forest Vihar and Research Center once it becomes operational.
