RASUWA, Nov 30: More than 22,000 domestic and international tourists visited the Langtang and Gosaikunda areas since the start of the current fiscal year (mid-July to November 29). According to officials of Langtang National Park, the security checkpoint in Dhunche reported that an average of 25 to 30 tourists arrive at the national park daily.
Shyam Kumar Shah, senior conservation officer of the Langtang National Park, said that the national park has collected a total of Rs 16.875 million in revenue from entrance fees. The entrance fee is Rs 100 for Nepali citizens, Rs 1,500 for citizens of SAARC countries, and Rs 3,000 for citizens of other countries.
The Langtang National Park has stated that tourists typically visit during two seasons: from the first week of October to the last week of December and from mid-February to mid-May every year.
Devotees throng Gosaikunda
Arrangements have been made to collect fees at the Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu as well as Dhunche Bazar and Helambu post in Rasuwa for the convenience of tourists, according to Ranger Keshab Dhadari, who is assigned to keep records of tourists.
A larger number of domestic tourists tend to focus their visit to the Gosaikunda area as it is a sacred pilgrimage site.
The local tourism entrepreneurs say that the chief attractions of the area include the snow-capped mountains in the upper parts of Rasuwa, lakes, Kakaro Bhir, Ukali Orali Bhanjyang Chautari, local culture and attire, folk songs, local dishes, and various natural resources.
District president of Hotel Association Nepal (HAN) Nishan Gajurel said that all hotels and lodges along the tourist routes of Dhunche-Gosaikunda, Thulo Syafru, and Syafru-Langtang are operational, and there are no issues with accommodation or food.
Senior Conservation Officer Shah requested all travelers visiting the Gosaikunda and Langtang trekking routes to dispose of waste only at designated locations, show love and protect the animals encountered on the trails, and refrain from plucking any plants.
