Flying fox and zip flying in Dharan

DHARAN, Oct 8: Flying fox and Jeep Flying were successfully tested in Biodiversity Park, Dharan, on Friday. The games, established under the initiative of Environment and Nature Source Center Nepal, were inaugurated by forest, environment and tourism minister of Province 1, Jagajit Kusiyat. Speaking at the inaugural program, minister Kusiyat suggested the park to focus on the development of the adventure games.  He added, “This year, we have allocated a budget of Rs 1million. If you perform well, we will increase the budget for next year.” 

Chairman of Environment and Tourism Development Center, Aananda Shrestha, stated that the concept of adventure games was developed along with the development of the park. He said, “We should run flying fox as a long-term project for the tourism development of the district.” 

According to the local residents, commercialization of the game is possible after an upgrade which is estimated to cost approximately 4 to 5 million rupees.  They also believe that the private sector would start investing in the project if the government provides the park with proper promotion platforms.