Alternative trekking route proposed along Birethati-Tadapai road

KASKI: The concerned authorities have proposed an alternative trekking route along Birethati-Tadapani road of Annapurna Rural Municipality in Kaski. The route is being made for tourists who prefer trekking in pollution-free and strenuous trails.

The Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal Western Regional Association Pokhara, in cooperation with Annapurna Rural Municipality and Nepal Tourism Board, have proposed alternative route along Birethanti, Dangsing, Mohoriya, Tamu village, Bremja Meshrom Lake to Tadapani.

Tadapani is one of the famous trekking sites that falls along the Ghandruk Ghorepani route.

Officials conduct a study to construct an alternative route along the Birethati-Tadapai road in Kaski, on Monday, March 5, 2018. Photo: Rup Narayan Dhakal
Officials conduct a study to construct an alternative route along the Birethati-Tadapai road in Kaski, on Monday, March 5, 2018. Photo: Rup Narayan Dhakal

Sushil Raj Paudel, Secretary at the Association said, “Trekkers prefer walking along peaceful and quiet routes to noisy, polluted and motorable ones. Hence, we will soon be constructing an alternative route for the trekkers.”

The team of experts has already started study of the locations through GPS for the same.

Similarly, Ram Chandra Adhikari, executive member of the Association shared, as the route passes through forests and hills, and is not safe for walking as of now, we are planning to do some repair and construction works to make it safe for walking.

The alternative route is being constructed on the occasion of silver jubilee celebration of TAAN WRAP.

“Bremj Meshrom Lake, temple and Birethandi could attract a lot of tourists but is lacking behind due to lack of effecting promotion and marketing,” said hotelier Ganga Bahadur Gurung expressing his concern over the issue.