17 Dec, 2021
Lamjung, Dec.17: A feasibility study has been carried out on a cliff near Chyamche in Lamjung for rock climbing. Experts of Gandaki Alpine Club conducted the study.
Binayak Jay Malla, vice-president of the club, said that they brought international mountain guides to explore the possibility of the adventurous sport at the place. “We opened 150-meter-long route for rock climbing after conducting a study some three years ago,” he said, adding, “It is among the best rock-climbing spots in the country.”
Marshyangdi Rural Municipality in the district had deployed a team of experts from the club for the study. The local body has been taking an initiative for the last two years to promote tourism through adventurous projects there.
Arjun Gurung, together with the chairman of the municipality, visited the spot in Chyamche on Wednesday. “We will establish a professional rock-climbing spot and training centre here if the cliff is found appropriate for this,” he said after the visit.
According to him, the cliff is located inside Annapurna trekking trail and they had a plan of promoting adventure tourism inside it. The local body is planning to ask for technical and other assistances from the federal and provincial government. “We are seeking help for infrastructure development,” he said.
“A preliminary finding of the study has shown there is a huge potential for the sport there,” the experts said. “There is a possibility for the adventure tourism. But before we could enter into the process, we are awaiting the detailed study report,” Gurung added.
Not only the authorities but also the locals in Lamjung are excited for the project. Suman Gurung, a local resident of the municipality, said that locals were waiting for the project to start. “Tourists visiting Annapurna trail may visit our place for rock climbing, opening a door of opportunity to us. We are happy to welcome them,” he said.
He said it was the route to visit Tatopani Lake crossing several cascades like Bung, Octopus and Syangee on the way. “Such projects of adventure can make tourists stay here for a prolonged period,” Gurung said.
The rural municipality has already spent Rs.20 million for the project. The Rising Nepal
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