Spending some time amid nature rejuvenates you and gives you a better as well as fresher perspective of the world. Nature has the ability to drive your tiredness away and give you all the positivity you need to handle the stress in your daily life. Though it might be difficult to manage time for such activity, it is nevertheless necessary to timely rejuvenate your soul and mind. The Begnas to Karaputar trail and Galkot waterfall are some potential destinations to give yourself a healthy dosage of greenery.
Exciting Begnas to Karaputar trail-Kisan Sangeet Nepali, Lamjung
Lekhnath city has seven lakes with breathing view, having Begnas in the north and Rupa Tal in the south. Lekhnath city lies around 10 km north-east from Pokhara and blessed with nature, this city is one of the best tourist destinations in Nepal. Upon reaching Panchbhaiya hill you can get a grandiose view of Pokhara. You will find solace at Daduwa and the hills that surround the area can give you a refreshing experience. You will also get to enjoy your evening at Rodhighar at Gurung Village. After around three hours walk, you can reach Thumki after crossing the Madi River. Meanwhile, a road is being constructed from Ulleri to Talbeshi to ease the hikers’ travels. This trial is perfect for hikers and bikers. Along the trial, visitors are able to enjoy the natural beauty along with the lifestyle of the local area.
No limitation to beauty
When you reach Talbeshi the spectacular view of lakes, Himalayan range and greenery will wash away your tiredness. But make sure you have your water bottle as water is not easily available at shops on the hillside. As you walk to Rambazar, you can have fresh fish from the Midim and Madi rivers. To reach Daduwa village from Rambazar, you need to stay the night at Rambazar. This trail has not yet been developed as the commercial hiking or biking area. It is used as the route to transfer goods by locals.
Destination Galkot Sahastra Waterfall- Sangam GhartiMagar, Baglung
Galkot Sahastra waterfall in Baglung district has a cultural significance of its own. With proper promotion and advertisement, the area could help locals earn money through tourism. The waterfall is around 200 meters long that flows between a narrow path of stones. About the waterfall, Rabin Bohora, a local resident said, “It looks like the water is falling directly from heaven and watching the waterfall gives you a divine feeling and can help you ease your stress.” According to him, the place can become a popular tourist destination of Baglung with the development of proper infrastructures.
Bohoraphat and Shyala villages lie near the waterfall and while local communities believe the waterfall carries spiritual powers. They worship at the basement of the waterfall where the water is mixed with Dharkhola. To enjoy the beauty of the waterfall, local tourists from Bohoraphat and Shyala as well as other nearby villages visit the place. The waterfall is just about 45 minutes’ walk from Hatiya Bazar of Galkot.
According to a local Jhahar Bahadur Khatri, tourists can enjoy the beauty of nature from this place which is rich in biodiversity. He said, “The surrounding here is eco-friendly and it is the main attraction to lure visitors to return to this place.” Chairperson of Galkot-3, Bir Jung Bhandari, informed that the waterfall was in dire straits due to the lack of community a nearby. He said, “If the authorized bodies took some initiation to promote this place as a tourist destination, there are chances that tourism business can boom here.”
