Rupa Lake set for Rs. 4.53 billion transformation into tourist destination
Summary
Rupa Lake in Kaski is set for a Rs. 4.5288 billion makeover into a major tourist destination, with plans for a temple, walkways, a park, and a cycling lane. The project has completed about 70 percent of the work but still faces unresolved land and forest-use issues.
Key Points
- Rupa Lake is being transformed with a Rs. 4.5288 billion investment under the Irrigation and Water Resources Management Project, Pokhara.
- Plans include a temple in the middle of the lake, scenic walkways, a park on the dam, a cycling lane, and a beach volleyball court.
- Officials say about 70 percent of the work is complete, but forest-land and tree-felling issues remain unresolved.
- Local stakeholders support the project but are concerned about differing lake boundary standards in Pokhara Metropolitan City and Rupa Rural Municipality.
