Rafting feasible in Sanibheri River in Rukum East: study

RUKUM EAST: Rafting has been found feasible in Sanibheri River in Rukum East district. A technical team from the Ministry of Tourism, Rural and Urban Development of Lumbini Province recently conducted a feasibility study for rafting in the river. Ministry technician Bivek Shah said it will be possible to sail Sanibheri River as a test carried out was successful. This is the best test done in different rivers of the province this year, he said. The team had conducted a rafting test from Saurikhola, Bhume Rural Municipality-5 to Baluwa, Dhaune and Nathigad of Sath-7 to Sisneri Rural Municipality-6. Sisne ward chairperson Kumari Baral, village engineer Karna KC, administration chief Arun Kumar Oli, hotel and tourism entrepreneur Sunil Roka and others participated in the test conducted in 13 kilometres of Sanibheri River. On the occasion, Baral said that it was important to pay attention to tourism for the further development of Sisne. Earlier, similar tests were carried out in Madikhola, Rolpa, Mandbi River, Pyuthan and Rapti River, Dang. Tests so far have shown that the rivers have good potential for rafting in terms of water level, flow speed and geography. Now it remains to be tested at Babai in Dang and Kaligandaki in Palpa. The technical team will submit the test report to the ministry. The Ministry will select the best place after studying the reports of rivers across the province. The provincial government has planned to invest in the development of rafting and promotion of tourism in the potential areas. READ ALSO:

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