“TOURISM DESTINATION”

“ANALTICAL STUDY OF NEW TOURSIM DESTINATION IN BAGLUNG

DISTRICT”

A THESIS SUBMITTED TO

Department of Tourism and Hospitality

GLOBLE ACADEMY OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY EDUCATION(GATE)

AFFILIATED TO SWISS SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY(SSTH)

A THESIS SUBMITTED BY:

SHRIJAN SHRESTHA

SHMD: 157-08-09

In partial fulfillment of the requirements of the

Degree of GATE-SSTH Higher Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant management

(GATE-SSTH HDH&RM)

DATE OF SUBMISSION: 10 August/2011

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DEDICATION

TO MY GRAND MOTHER

BASANTA KUMARI SHRESTHA.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

For the completion of this thesis about New Tourism Destination In Baglung District,

there are many sources and personalities who provided their supports and help. I’d like to

thank all of them without whom this thesis would have been impossible. First of all, I am

very thankful to the district development committee of Baglung district for providing the

books containing very vital information and covering almost all the important sectors

required. Mr. Sachin Shrestha is the person who is the most worthy to be appreciated

from my side being the one letting me choose the topic of my own district Baglung in the

thesis. He is my teacher and has always been my mentor providing me the necessary

helps and guidance along with the inspirations and motivations to work harder and

fabricate the effective outcomes. And as a person, I am thankful to Basanta Kumari

Shrestha, my own respected grandmother. She is like the living legend source on the

context of this topic as she is 80 years old now and her mind carries the live history of the

district. She has been the very important data collection source above all others.

Furthermore, all the informal sources as in various magazines published about this

district and the World Wide Web source, internet have always been the secondary

sources of data collection. And at the end of completing this thesis, it was Mr. Birendra

Gauchan who provided me with the leading articles about the Dhorpatan Hunting

Reserve that helped me include one more topic of interest about the Baglung District.

And also my thank goes to Nepal Tourism Board for providing the progressive

information about Baglung distirct. Dr.Ramesh Raj Kunwar also deserve my thanks who

teaches me Sociology and Anthropology . He is Nepal’s prominent anthropologist and

tourism educationist. He personally guides me to do research on this topic. I took

reference from his book named ‘Tourists and Tourism science and industry interface’.

And finally, I’d like to thank Global Academy of Tourism and Hospitality Education

(GATE) college, Manikatar, Mahankal, Kathmandu for the overall possibilities of the

thesis.

Executive summary

In this dissertation, I have collected data from various sources. I have described new

places which have tourism values and it’s a new tourism destination of Nepal. Kalika

temple of Baglung, Gajako Daha of Damek,Bharaha tal of Bakunde , Galkot

Palace,Ghumte of galkot,Kaligandaki river of baglung, Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve of

Dhorpatan, Gaighat of Galkot, Mai temple of Galkot, Ghaighat Jharana of Galkot, these

are the major new tourism palaces of Baglung district .

Actually, Baglung district known as “Inner Nepal” of Nepal because Nepal and its map

look quite similar. It has many rivers and streams so, there are many suspension bridges.

It is also known as the district of suspension bridges, “jhulunge pool” because of various

numbers of bridges. Altogether there are 525 bridges in Baglung district. Introducing the

geography of baglung district, it covers an area of 1,784 km² and has a population (2001)

of 268,938 with the title itself as the headquarter.

Baglung is connected to Beni Bazar of Myagdi to the north and Kusma Bazar of Parbat

which are located 13 km to the north and 12 km to the south, respectively. A paved

highway connects the town with Pokhara, 72 km to the east. 

Kalika bhagwati is the famous temple of Dhaulagiri zone. There is a system of sacrifice

of goat, buffaloes, chickens, etc in this temple. This temple is very important from the

tourism point of view as well .Mai temple is just five meter high from the Maidan ,there

is a temple name khadka and Bhatwati. Khadka temple is a kot ghar (weapons house),

inside this house .From the Baglung Bazzar anyone can access to Bhara lake by walking

or by vehicle at one hour. This lake can be taken as a best view point of the Himalayan

range like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre . Kali Gandaki river is famous

for rafting purposes.Ghumte hill is the famous hill of baglung district and it is the highest

hill of it. Its height is 3200m above the seal level. Gaighat Jharana is famous waterfall in

Galkot. Nobody could stay without dealing spell bong seeing this. It sounds quite

different that waterfall has fallen from stone and it is great mystery that how the water

emerged from stone and it is falling continuously. One of the main attractions of

Dhorpatan is the Hunting Reserve which stretches into Rukum, Myagdi and Baglung

districts. The Reserve was established in 1983 (2039 B.S.) and was gazette in 1987 (2044

B.S.) whose main objectives are to allow sports hunting and preserve various high

altitude ecosystem in that region.

The figures described in preceding pages shows that Baglung district has profound

potentiality and attractions for tourism development. It is also observed that Baglung

district could be developed as a destination for adventure tourism, historical Tourism,

ethnic tourism, pilgrimage tourism, wild life tourism and nature tourism as well.

AABREVIATION

BGL : Baglung

DHR : Dhorpatan hunting reserve

UN : United Nation

UNCED : United Nations Conference on Environment and Development

SD : Sustainable Development Plan

INGO : International Non Government Organization

IUCN :The World Conservation Union

UNDP :United Nations Development Program

UNEP : United Nations Environment Program

UNESCO : United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization

MAPs : Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

NGO : Non Government Organization

NPC : National Planning Commission

NTNC : Nation Trust for Natural Conservation

ICDP : Integrated Conservation and Development Program

VDC : Village development Committee

DDC : District Development Committee.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE …………………………………………………………………....1-27

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 About Baglung District ……………………………………………………….…..1

1.2 Towns and villages of baglung district. ……………………………………….….3

1.3 History of Baglung District. ………………………………………….……….......3

2. BACKGROUND OF STUDY …………………………………………….….….….....6

2.1 Geography and climate ……………………………………………….….............8

2.3 Kali Gandaki River………………………………………………………........... 9

2.4 Transportation…………………………………………………….………..….…11

2.5 Demographics…………………………………………………………….……..11

2.6 Baglung Bazzar…………………………………………………………….….…12

3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE OF STUDY ………………………………………..……..13

3.1 Focus of study………………………………………………………..………..…14

3.2 Purpose of study ………………………………………………………….......…14

3.3 Limitation of study. ………………………………………………………...........14

3.4 Tourism Destination places in Baglung District.……………………….…….… 14

3.5 Lakes and waterfall in Baglung District…………………………………..…...…15

3.6 Religious places…………………………………………………………..…..…15

3.7 Festivals in Baglung District are…………………………………………………16

3.8 District Market Area……………………………………………………………..16

3.9 Main rivers and streams………………………………………………………….18

3.10 Famous material ……………………………………………………….……….18

3.11. Famous hotel in Baglung Bazzar…………………………………….……...…18

3.12 Banks in Baglung Bazzar …………………………………………….…….…..18

3.13 Cinema Theater in Baglung District……………………………….……………19

 3.14 Courier Service in Baglung District…………………………………………….19

3.15 Height of Some Places of Baglung District…………………………….

……….20

4. PROBLEM STATEMENT ………………………………………….…………….... 21

4.1 Overview …………………………………………………………….………….23

5. KEY ASSUMPATION……………………………………………………..……….. 26

5.1 Research Questionnaires……………………………………………….……… 26

CHAPTER TWO …………………………………………………………………...28-29

6. RESEARCH METHOLODGY…………………………………….………….. 28

6.1 Selection of the study area ……………………………………………..….....28

6.2 Nature and types of study …………………………………………….……….28

6.3 Research design ……………………………………………………………….28

6.4 Sources of data……………………………………………………………….. 29

6.5 Methods of primary data collection……………………………………..…… 29

CHAPTER THREE ……………………………………………………………….30-41

7. REVIEW OF LITERATURE ………………………………………………...………30

8. RESEARCH DESIGN (TYPE OF STUDY) ………………………………………..41

CHAPTER FOUR…………………………………………………………………..42-71

9. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY……………………………. 42

9.1 Kalika Bagawati Temple in Baglung ………………………………………………42

1.2 Baraha Tal in Bhakunde ………………………………………………..…..….44

9.2.1 Geography…………………………………………………………….……... 45

9.2.2 Population in Bhakude ………………………………………………….…....45

9.3 Gaja Daha………………………………………………………………….….. 46

9.4 HISTORY OF GALKOT…………………………………………………………. 48

9.4.1 DEMOGRAPHIC…………………………………………………..……….. 51

9.4.2 GEOGRAPHY ……………………………………………………………..…52

9.4.3 Galkot Palace in Harichour Bazar …………………………………………….53

9.4.4 Hatiya bazzar………………………………………………………...…….. …54

9.4.5 Possibilities of Tourists Destination in Galkot………………………………. .55

9.4.6 Ghumte…………………………………………………………….…………..57

9.4.7 Mai Temple………………………………………………………………….. ..58

9.4.8 Gaigat Jharan…………………………………………………………………. 60

10. Nepal National Parks of Nepal …………………………………………………..….60

10.1 Dhorpatan hunting Reserve…………………………...………………………..… 62

10.1.2 Features …………………………………………………………………….…64

  10.1.3 Climates ………………………………………………………………………64

10.1.4   Flora & Fauna ……………………………………………………………….64

10.1.5 Facilities ………………………………………………………………………64

  10.1.6. How to get there ……………………………………………………………...65

10.1.7 Places of interest ………………………………………………………..…… 66

3.1.8 Dhorpatan: Tourism Potentiality………………………………………………..67

11.Data analysis Techniques……………………………………………………….…70

11.1 Sample size ………………………………………………………………….71

CHAPTER FOUR…………………………………………………………………72-77

12. TYPE OF DATA AND ITS SOURCE………………………………………………72

13. DATA ANALYSIS…………………………………………………………………..72

13.1Experiences during the field work………………………………………………..…73

14. STUDY PERIOD………………………………………………………………….…73

15. PARTICIPANTS IN STUDY…………………………………………………….….74

16. RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR THE STUDY, INCLUDING BUDGET……..….74

17. KEY ASSUMPTION AND OUTCOME COMPARISON……………………..…..75

18. CONCLUSION………………………………………………………………………7

CHAPTER………………………………………………………………………….. 78-82

18. Annexes ……………………………………………………………………………..78

19. Recommendation ……………………………………………………………..…….81

20. BIBLIOGRAPHY ………………………………………………………………… 82

CHAPTER ONE

1. INTRODUCTION

Figure 1. Baglung District

1.1 About Baglung District

Baglung district is known as “Inner Nepal” of Nepal because Nepal and its map look

quite similar. It has many rivers and streams so, there are many suspension bridges.

Baglung is also known as the district of suspension bridges, “jhulunge pool” because of

various numbers of bridges. Altogether there are 525 bridges in Baglung district.

According to the history, in Baglung there were many tigers. They used to walk in a

group in a line in this area. It was covered by full of tiger which was dangerous for

people. The people called ‘Magarati’ caste that was very strong to hunt the tiger. In this

way tigers were extinct and this place called ‘Bagralug. Later on it was modified and

called Baglung.

Baglung District, a part of Dhawalagiri Zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal,

a landlocked country of South Asia.The district, with Baglung as its district headquarters,

covers an area of 1,784 km² and has a population (2001) of 268,938. It is surrounded by

Parvat, Myagdi, Rukum, Ropla, Pyuthan and Gulmi districts. It looks like Nepal in shape.

It has 59 Village Development Committees and one Municipality. It has many rivers and

streams and so, many suspension bridges. Baglung is also known as the district of

suspension bridges because of the large number of bridges. It is a hilly district, most of

the population settled in the sides of the rivers. Fertile planes situated in the either sides

of the rivers are used for farming. Headquarter of Baglung (Baglung Bazaar) is also

situated in the bank of the holy river- Kaligandaki. Like Nepal, Baglung is also diverse in

religion, culture, ethnicity, altitude, temperature etc. Hinduism and Buddhism are the

major religions. Magar, Chhetri, Bramhan, Newar, Gurung, Chhantyal and Thakali are

the main ethnic groups living in Baglung. Highest temperature in the lowest altutude of

baglung rises up to about 37.5 degrees Celsius in summer and the lowest temperature at

Dhorpatan falls up to about −15 degrees Celsius in winter. Altitude of Baglung varies

from about 650 meters at Kharbang to about 4,300 meters in Dhorpatan.

Baglung is rich in herbal medicine plants. Rice, corn, millet, wheat and potato are the

major crops of baglung.There were many mines in use in Baglung in the past; Iron and

Copper mines being the most prevalent. But they are not in use for long time because of

the heedlessness of the government. There are numerous slate mines in use in Baglung.

These slates are excellent for roofing.

Baglung Bazaar, Hatiya- Galkot, Kushmi Sera and Burtibang are the main trading centers

of Baglung. Galkot, Kushmi Sera and Burtibang are connected with the district

headquarter Baglung Bazaar by raw roads. Small part of Baglung is electrified by Nepal

Electricity Authority and some other parts are electrified by small local hydroplants.

Recently, telephone has been accessible in almost all villages of Baglung.

Baglung is rich in herbal medicine plants. Rice, corn, millet, wheat and potato are the

major crops of baglung.There were many mines in use in Baglung in the past; Iron and

Copper mines being the most prevalent. But they are not in use for long time because of

the heedlessness of the government. There are numerous slate mines in use in Baglung.

These slates are excellent for roofing.

Baglung Bazaar, Hatiya- Galkot, Kushmi Sera and Burtibang are the main trading centers

of Baglung. Galkot, Kushmi Sera and Burtibang are connected with the district

headquarter Baglung Bazaar by raw roads. Small part of Baglung is electrified by Nepal

Electricity Authority and some other parts are electrified by small local hydro plants.

Recently, telephone has been accessible in almost all villages of Baglung.

1.2 Towns and villages of baglung district.

Adhikarichaur, Amalachaur, Amarbhumi, Argal, Arjewa, Baglung, Baskot, Batakachaur,

Bhakunde, Bhimgithe, Bhimpokhara, Bihunkot, Binamare, Boharagaun, Bowang,

Bungadovan, Burtibang, Chhisti, Daga Tundada, Damek, Darling, Devisthan, Dhamja,

Dhullu Jaidi, Dhullubaskot, Dudilavati, Gwalichaur, Harichaur, Hatiya, Heela,

Hudgisheer, Jabdi, Jaljala, Kandebas, Khungkhani, Khunga, Kusmishera, Lekhani,

Malika, Malma, Mulpani, Narayansthan, Narethanti, Nisi, Paiyunthanthap, Palakot,

Pandavkhani, Paiyunpata, Rajkut, Ranasingkiteni, Rangkhani, Rayadanda, Resha, Righa,

Salyan, Sarkuwa, Singana, Sisakhani, Sukhaura, Sunkhani, Taman, Tangram, Tara,

Tityang.

1.3 History of Baglung District.

Recorded history of Nepal begins with the Lichhavi who came to power in 400 AD. With

them the nation began to prosper in art, culture, painting, architecture and sculptures. The

Malls who succeeded them gave a new turn to this prosperity by transforming the small

Kingdoms of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur into “open air museum of Art and

Architecture”.

Centuries later the Democratic Revolution of 1951 AD, marked a new era in Nepalese

Tourism. The gates of Nepal were opened wider for all foreign visitors. The most

exhilarating titles with which Nepal has been admired and praised by various renowned

travel authors in recognition of her cultural richness, viz., Living cultural Museum,

Shangri-la, Roof of the World, Birth place of the Apostle of Peace, Country of Living

Goddess, City of Golden Pagodas & Parasols, Himalayan Pilgrimage, Wildest Dream of

Kew, Nature amphitheater, melting pot of Hinduism & Buddhism, A tiny Kingdom of

thirty-six ethnic groups & seventy-five spoken languages, Birth place of Sita, Abode of

Shiva, Land of Mysticism & Exoticism, Land of non-stop festivals etc. are explicit and

self explanatory. They tell the world about our incomparable & prosperous cultural

heritage. Thousands of visitors from abroad come to Nepal to quench their visual thirst

and their thirst to know “Nepal” and its myriad exotic natural cultural and spiritual

features, Tourism is now insuperable part of Nepalese way of life and HMG is committed

for its best development sharing hands with Private Sector. The designation of 1998 as

Visit Nepal 1998 is a determined step taken by the Nepalese people towards making

Nepal a known destination for the visitors.

This brochure is an attempt to bring our visitors some information about newly explored,

identified, endemic products apart from the conventional mountaineering, trekking,

rafting activities. The interesting anthropological, natural, cultural and endemic tours

included in this booklet might require the visitors to hire some resource personnel to learn

more about the cultural & anthropological products which can be arranged through travel

agents.

In 14 century King of Jumla had extended his state in 1429 B.S. During that time Magar

community were in all over the Baglung of Nishal bhujal of 4000 Mountain. At the same

time in Rukum son of Malbam – “Pitamber” and Grandchild “Juitubam” used to rule the

kingdom. To run the Magar state of Baglung properly, they had asked 8th brother of

Rukum kingdom for ruling out. The king of Rukum said to Magar of Balgung,”You can’t

take my elder son instead you can take any of my son.” Then Magar of Balgung took

“Ananda Bam”.On history said that, along with Ananda Bam other also like mudula

karki,rucheal and poudel had came.in 1510 B.S, AnadanBam became the King of

Sholaypar mountain. On the same time Galkot, Bhuekot and chandrakot were ruled by

Bhure King and among that Balewa and Baglung were under Majkhot state where as

Thainthap were under Chandrakot state.

After Ananda bam and Chandra bam, the name Dimba called Delip extended his state

from 4000 mountain to 14000 mountain state including Bihukot,Galkot and Takam to

their state in a proper way Delip bam separated different state to give responsibility to his

brother like Middle brother as the head of Dandakot, another brother as the head of

Behukot and younger brother as the head of Galkot.On the rainy season King Dimbo

used be in Dhure and in winter he used to in Takam to run his state.

Galkot Palace According to Hamilton, “Galkot is a small state where 3000 houses and

place of king was in hillside. Around the palace there were 500 cottages. There were 3

copper and 1 steel mills and king yearly income was Rupees 3500.the king handed over

his state without fighting with Gorkhali Army”.

According to Corck Patrick, Galkot was known to be big state. There was huge rock.

Galkot was one of the twenty-four hundred states. During the time of Dimba, King of

Gandaki and Karnali in every five years they used to give like Kasturi’s bina, eagle,

lophoferos , peacock ,skin of leopard and shawl of pasmina as a gift to King’s of Delhi.

King Dimba send his son prince Nagbam to Delhi in 1530 B.S and “Malla” was granted

to him and after that his surname began like Nagbam Malla. On his time he had won

several area till east of Madi khola, for his respect local people began to start calling

Malla state till now we called Mallaj.

King Dimba was alive upto 120 year age.By the time he was 85 year old, his elder son

Nagbam was not well so he gave away his state to his grand child Pratapi Narayan in

1590 B.S. During his period there was a lot of jungle where different activities like cattle

farming and much importance works were done there. The gold and salt were imported

from Bhoth (now it’s Tibet).

As soon as Partavi Narayan Malla became the king he married to the daughter of King

Mukunda Sen from Palpa King. While departing from Palpa King Mukunda Sen gave the

statue of Kalika Devi as a gift. Now days the same statue of Kalika is situated almost 3

km away from town in between Krishna Gandaki (kaligandaki) and Katekhola. Nobody

was able to carry the sword of Kali initially. One of Kunwar chhetri finally was able to

carry the sword and hence was given the title of Khadka (‘khadga’ meaning the sword).

After 30 years of his Kingdom, he gave different responsibilities for his son like: elders

son Kiranti Bam Malla got Galkot state, Rajbam got Parbat and Kalian Bam Malla got

Kaski . Then the King Pratapi Narayan Malla goes to stay in Kasi.

It was annexed to Greater Nepal under unification war led by King Prithvi Narayan Shah.

Under unified Nepal, several government Offices were established and the town was

proclaimed as administrative Headquarter of the region. Since then it has remained the

most important Political and economical town in the Dhaulagiri Zone. It is the

headquarters of Dhaulagiri Zone and Baglung district.

2. BACKGROUND OF STUDY

Very good views of Himalayas can be had from Baglung. Bhakunde a place near

Baglung city is a good to place to see the panorama of the various ranges of Himalayas.

Terraced fields, waterfalls, forests, deep gorges and caves are abundant throughout the

area. The temples in and around Baglung make an excellent pilgrimage. Baglung Kalika

temple (built by King Pratapi Narayan, and renovated in late 90s) is visited by thousands

of pilgrims each year especially during the festivals of Dashain and Chaitre Dashain.

Trekking, biking, and rafting make it an ideal location for thrill seekers. It is also the

advantage point for trekkers to Mustang, Dolpa and Mt. Dhaulagiri. It has the only

hunting reserve in Nepal. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is a prime habitat for blue sheep

and snow leopard. Baglung and adjacent areas are well known for the folk Nepali music.

The area has given rise to some of the more prominent names in folk music. Annual folk

song competition held during the Chaitre Dashain festival attracts artists from all over the

nation. There are around 27,289 inhabitants (2010) in Baglung Bazar. Annual population

growth rate is 3.03%. It is the 42nd largest city in Nepal, up from 47th in 2001. Baglung

Bazar is the major population center of Tri-cities area. Baglung district has a population

of 268,937 (as per statistics of Nepal Government, 2001). Nepali (with accent unique to

the region) is the most widely spoken language of the region. Other languages spoken

include Newari, Gurung, Thakali, Tibetan and Magar.

Baglung is a multicultural and multiracial community. Majority of the population belongs

to ethnic communities of Brahmin, Magar, Chhettri, Chhantyal,and Dalits. Smaller

groups of Newar, Gurung and Thakali also live in the area. Majority of people from

Baglung practice Hinduism. Other religions practiced in the area include Buddhism and

Islam. There is also a small Tibetan refugee camp located at Dhorpatan.

Baglung is connected to Beni Bazar of Myagdi to the north and Kusma Bazar of Parbat

which are located 13 km to the north and 12 km to the south, respectively. A paved

highway connects the town with Pokhara, 72 km to the east. Tracks for the highways to

connect Tibet to the north via Mustang, Rukum to the west via Burtibang and Sera Bazar

to the south via Balewa airport have been completed recently. There is ongoing work to

open track along the Kali Gandaki valley to connect the Tri-cities region directly with the

southern border towns. Upon completion of these road projects, Baglung and the Tri-

cities area will be at the crossroads of the north-south highway linking India with Tibet

and the 'middle hill' east-west highway linking eastern and western halves of the country.

In addition to major highways, narrow seasonal dirt roads connect the city with adjoining

rural areas. Baglung airport (code: BGL), in Balewa, is located 12 km to the south of the

town across the valley from Kusma. With the completion of the Pokhara-Baglung

highway this airport has fallen into disuse. Water transportation is virtually absent.

However, the adjoining Kali Gandaki river offers some of the best white-water rafting in

Nepal and attracts a decent number of thrill seekers every year.

Baglung is a city in western Nepal , 275 km west of Kathmandu. It is the administrative

headquarters of Baglung District andDhawalagiri Zone. Baglung is the largest and most

populous of the Tri-cities area of the Kali Gandaki valley composed of two other district

headquarters Beni (Myagdi) and Kushma (Parbat). Population of Baglung city proper is

estimated to be close to 30000. The Tri-cities area of the Kaligandaki valley is home to a

population of 132783 permanent residents . Baglung is a major business, financial,

educational and healthcare center for the people of Kali Gandaki valley.

2.1 Geography and climate

Figure 2.Mount Dhaulagiri

The town also known as Baglung Bazar is situated on a plateau overlooking the Kali

Gandaki valley. It has been a quaint trading town since ancient times frequented by

traders from north and south. More recently, it is visited by tourists seeking to trek to

Annapurna,Dhaulagiri, Dhorpatan and Dolpo. Baglung is connected to Beni Bazar of

Myagdi to the north and Kusma Bazar of Parbat which are located 13 km to the north and

12 km to the south, respectively. A well-paved but winding highway connects the town

with Pokhara, 72 km to the east. Highways to connect Jomsom, Mustang, Tibet to the

north, Rukum via Burtibang and Dhorpatan to the west and Sera Bazar via airport

(probably will see an extension to Palpa) to the south are under construction. Baglung

airport, now defunct, is located 12 km to the south of the town. This was the only

connection to the outside world before completion of the highway. Above the airport is

the village of Rokas (rokapala/rokathar) and on the mountain lies the famous shrine of

Lord Bhairav. The latter is a long walk up the mountain through Paiyunpata (where the

High school is located) taking 4-5 hours. Once at the top one has a breathtaking view of

the surrounding himalayas and Kusma Bazaar. Baglung has experienced a rapid

expansion after the completion of Pokhara-Baglung Highway in the mid-90s. There is

now a summer road that connects Baglung to Chaura—where the airport is located.

2.3 Kali Gandaki River

Figure.3 KaliGandaki River

The river Kaligandaki is named after goddess Kali, it rises in Mustang, an enclave of

Nepal poking in to Tibet on the northern side of the Himalayan range. It flows between

the high Himalayas Dhawalagiri and Annapurna creating the world's deepest gorge and

then into an arid open valley. Rafting this river, riding through technical rapids,

challenging the medium and lower flows is lots of fun. Being Kali's river it is considered

particularly holy and the confluence of every tributary is marked by cremation sites.

Baglung Bazar is situated on a plateau overlooking the Kali Gandaki gorge directly south

of the Dhaulagiri Himalayan range. Steep cliffs rising from the valley flank the plateau

on three sides. City limits are roughly determined by the Kathe Khola to the south, Kali

Gandaki River to the east and Dhodeni Khola to the north. Baglung enjoys warm

summers and mild winters. Annual average temperatures range from a maximum of

26.6°C and a minimum of 19.1°C. Highs above 35C (95 F) and lows below 0C (32F) are

rare. The average annual rainfall recorded is 1060.9 ml (1982). Rainfall is heavily

affected by the Monsoon and most of it occurs during the months of Jun-Sept. Rest of the

year is mostly dry and sunny. Snowfall is extremely rare though surrounding mountains

see occasional snow during the winter months. Kali Gandaki, hurtling down between

Dhaulagiri and Annapurna ranges, creates one of the world's deepest river canyons.

Adventure in this majestic river brings together great white water rapids with

extraordinary scenic beauty. Passing through remote hamlets amidst tranquil

surroundings is a remarkable experience. Abundant wildlife on the banks of the river and

impressive waterfalls have charm of their own. Kali Gandaki rapids are considered to be

technical and are capable of keeping the rafters busy. They are appreciated by both the

experienced rafters and the novice. Unique feeling of remoteness comes to heart while

rating in Kali Gandaki. Kali Gandaki River rafting is famous for ultra-excitement all over

the world. It attracts the lovers of adventure from the places of far and wide. One can see

the superb view of Annapurna Mountain Range and Dhaulagiri while kayaking in the

river.

Kaligandaki rafting is a deservedly popular and medium length of river trip is combining

exhilarating white water with fine scenery. One of the famous names of Himalayan

Rivers, The Kali Gandaki raises in Mustang an enclave of Nepal Poking into Tibet on the

other side of the Himalayas here; it is a flat and braided river, flowing in an arid open

valley. As it tumbles down between the majestic Dhaulagiri and the Annapurna ranges, it

creates one of the world's deepest gorges. The explorer Michael Peissel ran this stretch of

the river in a small hovercraft in 1973 and at least two other groups have rafted and

kayaked in this section. All day we have to continuous keeping paddlers busy against all

technical rapids on the Kali Gandaki River. Nice drops, sparkling chutes and turbulent

rapids provide. Rafting on Kaligandaki River is Nepal's intermediate time-span river trip,

tumultuous rapids connected by abrupt drop, white water, world' deepest gorges, rich

wildlife, historical places and a feeling of solitude.

2.4 Transportation

Baglung is connected to Beni Bazar of Myagdi to the north and Kusma Bazar of Parbat

which are located 13 km to the north and 12 km to the south, respectively. A paved

highway connects the town with Pokhara, 72 km to the east. Tracks for the highways to

connect Tibet to the north via Mustang, Rukum to the west via Burtibang and Sera Bazar

to the south via Balewa airport have been completed recently. There is ongoing work to

open track along the Kali Gandaki valley to connect the Tri-cities region directly with the

southern border towns. Upon completion of these road projects, Baglung and the Tri-

cities area will be at the crossroads of the north-south highway linking India with Tibet

and the 'middle hill' east-west highway linking eastern and western halves of the country.

In addition to major highways, narrow seasonal dirt roads connect the city with adjoining

rural areas. Baglung airport (code: BGL), in Balewa, is located 12 km to the south of the

town across the valley from Kusma. With the completion of the Pokhara-Baglung

highway this airport has fallen into disuse. Water transportation is virtually absent.

However, the adjoining Kali Gandaki river offers some of the best white-water rafting in

Nepal and attracts a decent number of thrill seekers every year.

2.5 Demographics

There are around 27,289 inhabitants (2010) in Baglung Bazar. Annual population growth

rate is 3.03%. It is the 42nd largest city in Nepal, up from 47th in 2001. Baglung Bazar is

the major population center of Tri-cities area. Baglung district has a population of

268,937 (as per statistics of Nepal Government, 2001). Nepali (with accent unique to the

region) is the most widely spoken language of the region. Other languages spoken

include Newari, Gurung, Thakali, Tibetan and Magar.

Baglung is a multicultural and multiracial community. Majority of the population belongs

to ethnic communities of Magar, Chhettri, Chhantyal,and Dalits. Smaller groups of

Newar, Brahmin, Gurung and Thakali also live in the area. Majority of people from

Baglung practice Hinduism. Other religions practiced in the area include Buddhismand

Islam. There is also a small Tibetan refugee camp located at Dhorpatan.

2.6 Baglung Bazzar

Figure 4. Baglung Bazzar.

It can be traced back to early 16th century. King Pratapi Nayayan of Galkot married the

princess of Palpa. The king brought goddess kali along with him as dowry. Legend

follows; nobody was able to carry the sword of Kali. A youth from Kunwar chhetri

family was finally able to carry the sword. He was given the honorary title of Khadka

(‘khadga’ meaning the sword). One night when the wedding procession reached where

Baglung is today, the king had a dream. In his dream goddess Kali said she liked the

place and wished to stay there. The king then built a temple in honor of goddess Kali and

designated the Khadka as caretaker. This was in 1590 B.S. (1533 A.D.). Significant

population of Khadka Chhetris can be found in Baglung till date. The strategic location of

Baglung soon helped it to grow into a trading town. King Pratapi Narayan also started the

tradition of holding an annual fair during ‘Chaitre Dashain‘. The fair is still held annually

and draws thousands of visitors every year during the two day event. Baglung remained

to stay a major trading point in Parvat kingdom, where merchants from south came to

trade for salt brought by Traders from Tibet. Major trade was carried along the Kali

Gandaki valley between India and Tibet by Thakali people. Newar merchants migrated to

Baglung from Bhaktapur in 18th century. Baglung became part of Greater Nepal (बि�शा�ल

ने�पा�ल Bishal Nepal) under unification war led by King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Under

unified Nepal, several government offices were established and the town was designated

as administrative headquarters of the region. Since then it has remained the most

important political and economic town in the Dhaulagiri Zone.

Baglung, being the zonal and district headquarters, has a large presence of government

and non-governmental institutions. Administrative as well as service centers are located

within the city limits. A number of governmental, non-governmental as well as political

conferences and rallies are held throughout the year. The tri-cities area itself serves a

population of nearly half a million. There is a significant presence of Nepal Army, Nepal

Police and Armed Police Force of Nepal in the tri-cities area. Baglung is also a Banking

and financial hub of the region. In the recent years many national banks have opened

branches and regional offices in Baglung. A large number of people are employed

overseas and in neighboring India. People from Baglung and nearby have a tradition of

enlisting in the British and the Indian Army. Baglung and the tri-cities area receive one of

the highest amounts of remittance earned from foreign employment in Nepal. As of 2010,

pension fund alone distributed to ex-servicemen of the Indian Army by the Pension

Paying Office at Baglung stands at around USD 20 million. There are many shops and

restaurants catering to the locals and occasional visitors.

The city is bustling with many grocery stores, newsstands, repair shops, tailors, beauty

parlors, clothing and electronics outlets. There are few small scale industries. Most of the

manufacturing work is revolved around production of construction materials and home

furnishings. Schools and institutions of higher education also employ a significant

number of people.

3. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE OF STUDY

The main objective is to develop a comprehensive promotion of new tourism

destination of Baglung district.

To create tourist destination in Baglung district.

To find new places to attract tourist.

Improve and extend tourism related infrastructures in existing and new

tourism sites

Build community capacity in the new areas to cater the need of the tourists.

Promote domestic tourism for sustainability of the industry.

3.1 Focus of study

Focus of study of Baglung district to attract tourism.

Develop the local business of Baglung district.

3.2 Purpose of study

The main purpose of study is to get Degree of GATE-SSTH Higher Diploma in Hotel

and Restaurant management

3.3 Limitation of study.

It is difficult to research all the places of baglung district because of insufficient time for

the very deep investigations so, the study is focused on limited places by varies aspects.

The analysis depends on available data and information from local tourist hotel and

concern agencies. There are numbers of religious places, lakes, waterfall, rivers, District

market area, festivals, famous materials like Carving stone,Buttenali , Cinema, Banks,

hotels, Courier Service, which are one of major sources of tourism destination to visit.

There are various numbers of tourism destinations by according to various aspects are as

follows:

3.4 Tourism Destination places in Baglung District:

1. Gajako Dhuri

2. Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

3. Ghumte

4. Gaighat

5. Kotmaidan

6. Raj Durbar

7. Ghodhabade

8. Saure dada

9. Mulabari

10. Bhanjyan

3.5 Lakes and waterfall in Baglung District:

1. Rudradaha,Bobang

2. Gajakodaha,Damek

3.Nildaha,Bhaunde.

4. Rettha waterfall(Jharana)

5. Ghaighat waterfall(Jharana)

3.6 Religious places:

2. Kalika Bagawati Temple

3. Bhairab Temple

4. Jaimen Shiva Temple

5. Dorpatan lake Bhaharai Temple

6. Ramkot Temple

7. Thantapi Mai Bhagawagati Mandir

8. Deviesthan temple

9. Shiva Temple

10. Satya Temple

Baglung district has many religious places in various villages. Among them,

Kalika Bhagawati Temple is the most famous all over Nepal. It is located in ward

no 1 of Baglung Municipality- the eastern part of Baglung Bazar. Bhairabstahn

Temple is another famous temple located in Amalachaur VDC. Jaimineshwar

Shiv Temple is located in Kushmishera VDC; Dhorpatan Barah Tempel in

Bobang; Ramkot Temple in Bihun, Thanathapi Mai Temple in Gualichour;

Devisthan Temple in Devisthan; Shivalaya Temple in Bhimpokhara Satyawati

Temple in Batakachour VDCs. Besides these religious places there are many

historical places. Among such palaces are Galkot is very much known areas.

Bhimapokhara was a palace, which is also known as a kot.

3.7 Festivals in Baglung District are:

1. Chaitra Dashain, Balgung Bazzar

2. Hanuman Nach,Baglung,Bazzar

3. Lake Nach,Baglung Bazzar,Balewa

4. Rupai Nach,Baglung Bazzar

5. Teej Mela, Places of baglung district.

6. Mage sangranti mela,Jaimenigat,Kushmishera

7. Baisak Murnema mela,Pandokhani siddhaesthan

8. Sahekhola bazzar,Adikharichur.

9. Nauwai mela, Gualichure.

3.8 District Market Area:

1. Baglung city , Baglung Municipality

2. Hatiya Bazzar-Hatiya,VDC

3. Kharban Bazzar, Dagatundad,VDC

4. Sera Bazzar,Kusmishera,VDC

5. Bhurtibang bazzar,Bhurtibang,VDC

6. Wareng Bazzar,Huldishera and Thullubaskota,VDC

7. Harrichur,Bazzar,Harrichur,VDC

8. Walbagar,Chisti,VDC

9. Naya Bazzar,Batakachur.VDC

10. Dubella Bazzar,Pala VDC

11. Deurali Bazzar,Beu,VDC

12. Dhudilabhati bazzar, Dhudilabhat

13. Narethati bazzar,Narethati ,VDC

14. Khadebas bazzar,Khadebas,VDC

15. Helsadi bazzar, Hel,VDC

16. Pandowkhani bazzar,Pandowkhani

17. Bhimkhal bazzar,Guwlichur

18. Khar bazzar Vinggethe

19. Bungadubhan bazzar,Bungadubhan,VDC

20. Thamang bazzar,Thamang VDC

21. Deviestan bazzar,Deviestan

22. Jenwakhola bazzar,Bohoragaun

3.9 Main rivers and streams

The main rivers and streams are in Baglung district are Kali Gandaki, Badhighat, Uttar

Ganga, Nisi, Bhusi, Taman, Daram, Theule, Kanthe, Jaidi,

Hugdi ,Dharamkhole,Chudikhola etc.

3.10 Famous material

Baglung District is famous for special materials and places. Nepali Hand made paper

(lokta) is available in Tara Khola, Taman and Bongadovan VDCs. Buttenali (decorated

stick) is available in district headquarter, Jaljala and Amarbhumi. Radipakhi (rugs) is

available in Pandabkhani, Bonga Dovan, Ranasing kiteni VDCs.

3.11. Famous hotel in Baglung Bazzar

Name of Hotel Telephone Number

Hotel Peace Place 068-520380

Hotel Hill View 068-520118

Hotel Marpha

Mustang

068-520421

Hotel Jyoti 068-520215

Hotel Puja 068-520401

Hotel Osaka 068-520238

Hotel Praticsha 068-520823

Hotel Royal 068-520189

Hotel Alena 068-520759

Hotel New Ara 068-520763

3.12 Banks in Baglung Bazzar

Bank in Baglung district

Nepal Bank Limited

Rastriya Banijay,Bank

Agricultural Development Bank

Pachimanchal Garmen Bikash Bank

3.13 Cinema Theater in Baglung District

s.no Cinema Place Number of seat

1. Puja Cinema Baglung bazzar 430

2. Kaligandaki

Cinema

Baglung bazzar 401

3. High vision

Cinema

Hatiya, Galkot 120

 3.14 Courier Service in Baglung District

S.No Courier service Telephone no/ Mobile

1. Nepal Express service 068-520554

2. Legend International Currier 98476621939

3 Public currier 068-520637

4. Super Kinetic 068-521831

3.15 Height of Some Places of Baglung District

S.N0. Place VDC/Municipality Height

1 Kharbang Dagatundanda 600

2 Belbagur Jaidi 650

3 Maldhunga Baglung Municipality 750

4 Kushimsher Kusmishre 780

5 Gwalichour Gwalichour 790

6 Bhingkhal Bhingithe 830

7 Kandebas Kandebash 900

8 Baglung headquarter Baglung Municipality 950

9 Burtibang Burtiang 1020

10 Hatiya bazaar Hatiya 1060

11 Devisthan Devisthan 1060

12 Bihun (Sum center) Bihun 1070

13 Kundule Baglung Municipality 1100

14 Narethanti Nerethati 1170

15 Harichour Harichour 1220

16 Bohaha Gaun Bohara Gaun 1310

17 Pandav khani Pandav Khani 1470

18 Rajkut Rajkut 1480

19 Darling Deurali Darling 1660

20 Dahapani Bihun 1900

21 Nisi Nisi 2565

22 Bobang Bobang 2590

23 Tara Khola Tara Khola 2650

24 Dhorpatan Bobang 2720

25 Dhorpatan Chhentn Bobang 2900

26 Dhorpatan Bobang 3000

Source: DDC Baglung 2058

This picture shows that Kharbang is low height and Dhorpatan is highest of

district.Dahapani is in the middle of Baglung district.

5. PROBLEM STATEMENT

Tourism, as described in many ways, one of which can be stated as, is output of

modern civilization of human society. As for currently going tourism year in our country

Nepal, the tourism year 2011, more tourists are here to visit. Tourism is raised as

significant part of economy and need of civilized human. Nepal is a reputed destination

of international tourism and it has taken important place in national economy. It is a

major source of foreign exchange earning in the country. 491504 tourists visited Nepal in

1999, which is largest figure up to now. Tourists visit the country for various reasons

such as holiday pleasures, trekking and mountaineering, business, pilgrimage etc. The

popular destinations for tourism in Nepal are Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitawan,

Annapurna region, Khumbu region, Helambu Langtang valley are main destination for

trekkers in Nepal. Among them Annapurna region is most famous destination for that.

More than 50 percent trekkers out of total trekkers in the country visit this region.

Dhaulagiri Mountain a major range in Nepal, which lies in Baglung, is the major

attraction for mountaineering expedition in the country. This range constitutes dozen of

mountains. Of them, Dhaulagiri first (8167m.) is seventh tallest summit in the world.

Four groups of mountain expedition had came in 2002. Dhaulagiri round trekking route is

embodied in Annapurna circuit trekking routes. Some trekkers visit both areas.

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve, the only one hunting reserve in the country also covers some

parts of the district. It means this district is very important from tourism point of view. It

is close to ACAP area and near Pokhara surrounded by major tourist attractive trekking

destination Dolpa, Manang, Mustang and Kaski district and host of Dhaulagiri mountain

range, the world's deepest gorge 'Andha Galchhi also lies in the district. Baglung has also

important cultural, religious and historical cites . There are plenty of eco-tourism

resources. About fifty thousand tourists entered in Baglung in 1999.

Baglung has plenty of tourism attractive destinations and significant numbers of

tourists are visiting but these destinations are not properly recognized at national as well

as international level agency. Dhaulagiri trekking circuit is recognized as difficult route

so it may cause hesitation to visit that areas. Though attractions of Baglung are not

highlighted, most of the tourists come for trekking and mountaineering purpose. There is

a lack of diversity in tourism in this region. About half percent tourists come in Nepal for

holiday pleasure purpose. They are out of attraction in the district. Despite a highly

prospects in tourism, there are so many obstacles in terms of infrastructure and service

management. There is not any special plan and policy for tourism promotion activities in

this area by national level and local level either government sector or private sector.

One of the major problem in Baglung district is over viewed in the sector of

health care. There are not much satisfactory health services in the main area itself and the

place like galkot in this region do not have a single good capacity hospital, about only

few minor health posts and clinics. This is the major problem not only for the tourist but

for the people residing there as well. For the economic development and prosperity,

tourism is an important sector. Nepal has limitless potentiality of tourism. However, the

development of this sector is not satisfactorily. There are more efforts to do by the central

as well as local level, by the government sector as well as private sector too. For the

promotion of tourism in the country to the local level must be concerned. There are need

to identify more new and various tourism products and resources to all over the country

and, develop required infrastructures. There are need of improvement and maintenance of

available means and place and expanse scope for that. There must be recognized current

conditions problems and prospective for adopt new efforts to prepare plan and policy, to

add new kind of infrastructure. It has needed more research and scientific study, not only

on central level but to grass root level and rural area as well. Therefore, the researcher has

objected of a rural area, one of the remote areas from capital and tried to contribute by

highlighting additional attractive source of tourism and suggest developing the area.

Baglung is tourism potential region. There is bright future in tourism in the

district. However, that requires special efforts to do for that. Therefore there should be

deep study and evaluate the present condition of tourism in the district. Problems should

be identified and potentiality of tourism attractions should be highlighted, that would be

helpful for perceiving clear plan and policy of the district and destinations.

5.1 Overview

Actually, Baglung district known as “Inner Nepal” of Nepal because Nepal and its

map look quite similar. It has many rivers and streams so, there are many suspension

bridges. It is also known as the district of suspension bridges, “jhulunge pool”

because of various number of bridges. Altogether there are 525 bridges in Baglung

district. Introducing the geography of baglung district, it covers an area of 1,784 km²

and has a population (2001) of 268,938 with the title itself as the headquarter. .It is a

hilly district, most of the population settled in the sides of the rivers. Fertile planes

situated in the either sides of the rivers are used for farming. Headquarter of Baglung

(Baglung Bazaar) is also situated in the bank of the holy river- Kaligandaki. Like

Nepal, it is also diverse in religion, culture, ethnicity, altitude, temperature etc.

Hinduism and Buddhism are the major religions. Magar, Chhetri, Bramhan, Newar,

Gurung, Chhantyal and Thakali are the main ethnic groups living in Baglung. It is a

multicultural and multiracial community. Majority of the population belongs to ethnic

communities of Brahmin, Magar, Chhettri, Chhantyal,and Dalits. Smaller groups of

Newar, Gurung and Thakali also live in the area. Majority of people from Baglung

practice Hinduism. Other religions practiced in the area include Buddhism and Islam.

There is also a small Tibetan refugee camp located at Dhorpatan. Baglung is rich in

herbal medicine plants. Rice, corn, millet, wheat and potato are the major crops of

baglung.There were many mines in use in Baglung in the past; Iron and Copper mines

being the most prevalent. But they are not in use for long time because of the

heedlessness of the government. There are numerous slate mines in use in Baglung.

These slates are excellent for roofing. There are many shops and restaurants catering

to the locals and occasional visitors. The city is bustling with many grocery stores,

newsstands, repair shops, tailors, beauty parlors, clothing and electronics outlets.

There are few small scale industries. Most of the manufacturing work is revolved

around production of construction materials and home furnishings. Schools and

institutions of higher education also employ a significant number of people.

One of the famous religious place of baglung district is KALIKA TEMPLE which

is based on the five thousand years old holy book ‘skandha puran’ and is located at a

mile east and west cornered elephant tusk tapu V shaped land in d middle of a

conserved forest. This temple of kalika bhagwati is the famous temple of Dhaulagiri

zone. Specially worshipping is carried out on Tuesdays and Saturdays in this temple.

There is a system of sacrifice of goat, buffaloes, chickens, etc in this temple. This

temple is very important from the tourism point of view as well. A big crowd of

people come to visit this temple which is situated just 72k.m. from Pokhara city, the

second biggest and fun filled city of Nepal. And on the occasion of “Chaite Dashain”,

fest is organized in this temple.

MAI TEMPLE in Galkot different religious people are live. Most of the people live in

Galkot are Hindus but there is no any discrimination between different religious, they

have unity between different religious people. Western part of Galkot, 400m from the

sea level there is a religious place. In local language we call Kot Maidan. Five meter

high from the Maidan there is temple name khadka and Bhatwati. Khadka temple is a

kot ghar (weapons house), inside this house we can see different kinds of sword

which are used for war by the Primitive king who ruled in Galkot area. But in present

people worship as a Khadka God.

BHAKUNDE is one of the tourism places in Nepal. It is located at Baglung district in

western Nepal.It is hard to guess from when this lake is exist.According to local

people,there is common believe that many years ago the lake was aroused by the

declination of the fertile field on rainy season.From this disaster a custom of

worshipping Baraha was established,which is still exist.

From the Baglung Bazzar anyone can access to this lake by walking or by vehicle at

one hour. This lake can be taken as a best view point of the Himalayan range like

Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre.Beauty of the small Baglung bazzar

on the junction of Kaligandaki river & Kathe Khola can be viewed from this Baraha

lake.

KALIGANDAKI RIVER: Kali Gandaki rapids are considered to be technical and are

capable of keeping the rafters busy. They are appreciated by both the experienced

rafters and the novice. Unique feeling of remoteness comes to heart while rating in

Kali Gandaki. Kali Gandaki river rafting is famous for ultra-excitement all over the

world. It attracts the lovers of adventure from the places of far and wide. One can see

the superb view of Annapurna Mountain Range and Dhaulagiri while kayaking in the

river.

GHUMTE hill is the famous hill of baglung district and it is the highest hill of it. Its

height is 3200m above the seal level. It’s also taken as honor of Galkot. From of the

top of it we can see many places, mountains, hills as so on. It is a beautiful hill full of

Nepalese National flower Rhododendron during the spring season. Every person who

visits the Galkot they will go Ghumte.

Here other important and historical things are that there is an extraordinary stick. In

local language is called Bhimsen stick. People believed that it has a secret.It is

believed that Ghumte hill has traces of gold mine. Most of the part of the Ghumte is

covered with forest. There are different types of birds, animals, and herbs are found.

Tiger,Bee,Wolf,Musk deer,Ghoral etc are the animals and hundreds of species of

birds like Munal, Dhaphe,Kade Bhakur etc

Chiraito,Pachaule,Jatamari,Gughargano,Hanumanbir,Pakhanbet,Silajat,Paralchalne,S

atuwa,Raktamul,Aklebir, silagit, satuwa, etc these are the herbs which are found. The

people who lives in Galkot and even who go away from the Galkot love the Ghumte

very much. Many programs were perform to attract tourists.

GHAIGHAT JHARANA in Galkot there is one interesting thing is a natural

waterfall. In local language is called Gaigat Jharana. Its meaning is that it has

emerged from atone. Nobody could stay without dealing spell bong seeing this. It

sounds quite different that waterfall has fallen from stone and it is great mystery that

how the water emerged from stone and it is falling continuously. Ever years there are

lots of tourist come to see and observe. In Galkot there are others streaming which

flows only the raining season.

Dhorpatan is a large valley covered by dense forest and grassland. That is the habitat

of different kinds of wild animals and birds. It is as recognized as Dhorpatan Hunting

Reservation area which was declared in 1978 by government. This reservation area

covers 1,325 sq. km. 126 km part of Dhorpatan lies in Myagdi District. Other parts lie

in Baglung and Rukum District. People of Tibetan origin are living around

Dhorpatan. Flora is typical of middle hill with good strands of forests interspersed

with agricultural and pastures lands. The northern sections of the walk is rich in wild

life including musk deer, grey wolf, red panda and many more common spices.

GAJAKO Dhaha.

5. KEY ASSUMPATION

5.2 Research Questionnaires

While taking the views and information of the local and other people out there in

Baglung district, following questionnaires were asked them to answer.

i. What is the main source of income of people living here in Baglung?

ii. What are the major castes of people here?

iii. What are the types of festivals celebrated?

iv. How many varieties of food are eaten majorly?

v. How does the climate vary throughout the year?

vi. What types of dresses are preferred?

vii. How many educational institutions are there and how are the

educational facilities?

viii. How many health care centres are there and how is the health care

facilities?

ix. How are the electricity facilities and power cuts?

x. What about the transportation system and the roads?

xi. How are the markets and technologies?

xii. How are the tourism destination spots taken care of? Are they looked

up properly by the government or INGOs, NGOs and local clubs also

involved?

xiii. Are you satisfied about the promotion of the major tourist spots here?

xiv. Here are many beautiful spots like kalika temple, gai ghat, Bhakunde

and few others but only Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve is in lime light?

What may be the possible reasons behind this lagging?

xv. Suggest some measures to develop this district.

xvi. Is Paragliding is possible in Ghumte hill?

xvii. Do you think ropeway is suitable in Ghumte hill?

CHAPTER FOUR

9. BACKGROUND AND SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY

9.1Kalika Bagawati Temple in Baglung

Figure 5. Kalika Bagawati Temple

Among all the famous temples of Nepal, Kalika Bhagwati temple of Baglung is also

counted as one. This temple is based on the five thousand years old holy book ‘skandha

puran’ and is located at a mile east and west cornered elephant tusk tapu V shaped land

in d middle of a conserved forest. This temple of kalika bhagwati is the famous temple of

Dhaulagiri zone. Specially worshipping is carried out on Tuesdays and Saturdays in this

temple. There is a system of sacrifice of goat, buffaloes, chickens, etc in this temple. This

temple is very important from the tourism point of view as well. A big crowd of people

come to visit this temple which is situated just 72k.m. from Pokhara city, the second

biggest and fun filled city of Nepal. And on the occasion of “Chaite Dashain”, fest is

organized in this temple. Structurally this temple is of square shaped and pagoda style.

This temple is surrounded by few wells and pavements and green trees making it

naturally beauty

country of south Asia. Baglung district’s total area is 1784 sq km .It is surrounded by

Parvat, Myagdi, Rukum, Rolpa and Gulmi district. Its shape is like a map of Nepal. It has

59 VDC and one municipality. Galkot, a place located in the mid western part of Baglung

district. It is surrounded by small hills and giving it a shape of a valley. It is cool and

peaceful area full of natural beauties in the north there is big hills more than 600meter

high.In past Galkot was known as Tarakhola, Hilla, Argal Harichour, Hatiya, Narathathi,

dudhilabhati, salyan, sukhara kahdabasha, Righa, Malma, pandavkhani, buekot,

Amarbhumi and Lakani. Even in present aspect Beaukot other all VDC are known as

Galkot. Even now all the people who go out of the Galkot they all say Galkot to

introduce. After multiparty system Galkot is divided into three parts on the base of

political sector division or it is divided in three election sectors but the mutual relation of

Galkit’s peoples is not affected by it. 

10.2 Baraha Tal in Bhakunde

Figure 6. Baraha Lake.

Bhakunde is one of the tourism place in Nepal.It is located at Baglung district in western

Nepal.It joins with district headquarter on northern side.Other neighbouring VDC(Village

Development Committee) are Tityang on west,Rayadada on south,Payupata on South east

and Parbat district on eastern side separated by Kaligandaki river.

It is hard to guess from when this lake is exist.According to local people,there is common

believe that many years ago the lake was aroused by the declination of the fertile field on

rainy season.From this disaster a custom of worshipping Baraha was established,which is

still exist.

From the Baglung Bazzar anyone can access to this lake by walking or by vehicle at one

hour. This lake can be taken as a best view point of the Himalayan range like Dhaulagiri,

Annapurna, Nilgiri, Machhapuchhre.Beauty of the small Baglung bazzar on the junction

of Kaligandaki River & Kathe Khola can be viewed from this Baraha lake.

At present time a historical & cultural fare is organized annually at Manshir

Purnima,which is popular even around the lake.Actual depth of the lake haven't measured

yet.

Various attempt was made for the conservation of the lake,But still due to the lack of

strong publicity such a high tourism potential point is bound on local level.

Bhakunde VDC is full of the natural cultural & geographical beauty on the list of which

Baraha Tal is one. Baraha Tal is located at Bhakunde VDC-7,Daha. About 4 Ropani land

is covered by it.There is the water origin on southern & exit on northern side.By means of

this source large area is irrigated below it. In the middle of the lake ,there is land out

growth, on which some mature tree are erected, on the western side there is roofless

temple known as Baraha temple surrounded by wall.

9.2.1 Geography:

It lies from 600m to 1600m

Area: 1662.31 Hectare

Fertile area: 950 Hectare

Area of orange farm: 20 Hectare

Area of vegetable farm: 15 Hectare

9.2.2 Population in Bhakude: (Acc. to census of BS 2058)

Male 1816 (45.037%)

Female 2217 (54.97%)

Occupation:

Farming 29%

Tourism 8%

Army 51%

Civil service 9%

Others 3%

Education:

Literate people: 68%

9.3 Gaja Daha

Figure.7 Gaja Dhaha

Gaja Daha is situated within Gaja ridge, which is also home for various species diversity.

It lies in Damek , a part of Baglung district is one of the fifty nine VDC in Baglung

Damek is surrounded by Kushmisera, Payau Thanthap, Dudhila

bhati,Sarkuwa,Rayadanda and Lekhani. It has many rivers and streams and so, many

suspension bridges. It is a hilly VDC, most of the population settled in the sides of the

rivers. Fertile planes situated in the either sides of the rivers are used for farming. Damek

is also diverse in religion, culture, ethnicity, altitude, temperature etc. Hinduism and

Buddhism are the major religions. Magar, Chhetri, Bramhan, Gurung, Chhantyal and

Thakali are the main ethnic groups living in Damek. Highest temperature in the lowest

altitude of Damek rises up to about 37.5 degrees Celsius in summer and the lowest

temperature at Dhorpatan falls up to about −15 degrees Celsius in winter.

Damek is rich in herbal medicine plants. Rice, corn, millet, wheat and potato are the

major crops of Damek. There were many mines in use in Damek in the past; stone mines

being the most prevalent. But they are not in use for long time because of the

heedlessness of the government.

Kushmi Sera Bazaar is the main trading centers of Damek. Damek is touched by raw

roads. Damek is electrified by Nepal Electricity Authority and some other parts are

electrified by small local hydroplants. Recently, telephone has been accessible in almost

all villages of Damek.

9.4 HISTORY OF GALKOT

Figure.8 Galkot Name is Given After This Stone

         History of Galkot can be traced back to early 16 cantury. In past it was in 24 states.

It was a strong and prosperous state. In the past Galkot was ruled by the Malla King. In

Malla's period it was given by Parbat's Kings Partapi Naryan to his elder son named Jitar

Malla. It was in 1961. He was the first King of Galkot. He established a palace on top

place Hatiya in Kot maidan and starts to regime or ruled. In that time this place was

praised by saying Goolkot. In pass of time now it is the almost called Galkot.

In Galkot’s Hatiya .V.D.C there is one famous historical kotghar it is old palace of 24th

state. In present it is remain as a famous tample. Near it there is another famous Devi

Temple like pagoda shape. In local language it is call Maithan. It is the second place

where the Chaitra Dashani festival is organize then the baglung devi temple (Devi

temple) in front of it there is a round stone shape like plate where blood is collects of

scape goating animals for Devi. Galkot name is given after it. Which stone is shown in

this blog.

Galkot is fulfilling place by its own cultural, geographical, social and biological.

There is many herbs, herbal plants, fruits and so on. In geographical view there many

hills, plains and slope area, rivers, forest etc. In social aspect there is multi- caste, Ethnic

groups.

From the past Galkot is economically good which is proved by mines available here.

Many village names also established by names of mines such as Dharamkhani,

Pandavkhani, Rangkhani, Sishakhani, Stonkhani and so on. We can find coppers, irons

glasses mines in Galkot area. By smelling mud or soil people discovers many mine

techniques was already hare. It is consider as a store house of coal and stones mines. In

Galkot there is running some small cottage industries base on local raw material. If it is

and developing according to the modern technology there is so possibility to occupies the

world market. The main occupation of Galkot is agricultural. Some people involve in

social service and some are become job holder in government office as well as some are

going to abroad for a Job. People use a traditional method for production of crops. They

use traditional means oxen to plough the field. The main croups are Maize, wheat, Paddy,

Millet, Barley etc.

It is consider romantic place from the view of biological and natural form. It is

surrounded by big and small mountain such as Ghailung,sivapuri Gaja, Nelula, kalilakh

etc. We can find various types of forest, herbs, and animals such as tiger, Deer, Ghoral,

Chita, and Birds such as lophophorius, Munal, kalies and different kinds of flower such

as Rhondonderon. In herbal we find Biss (poision), satuwa, panchaula, silijet etc found

here.

Here we can find many religious things and instruments which reminds us

Maharabhata age. People now also have religious belief in such things. For example

Pandavkhani is named because pandave lived here in certain circumstance,

Kuntimather’s temple which was built in remembers of Pandava’s mother Kunti, grinding

mil which was used by Bhimshen which also remains as a large statue. Bhimshen stick

which was used by Bhimshen which reflect religious and historical matters. Hare some

famous religious or pilgrims place such as siddhababa which is lacated Ghumta, Devi

temple and khadaka tample(store house of old weapons) which is located top place of

Hatiya VDC kotmaidan. Rudralake which is located in Gaja lakh etc. all these places

carries owns character and important.

The social structure of Galkot is romantic. Hare many people of different

races, ethnic, groups, casts are find. Major cast and ethnic are Brahamin, Cheetri. Other is

Thakuri, Kumal Thakali, Gurung, Magar, Sharki, Gaina, Newar, Damai and so on. All

casts have their own original occupation, lifestyle, religion and culture. They respect each

other. We can find unity among many casts. They have their own festival. When they

organized the program all the people of different cast take equally participation. People

observe much festival like Lakhanach, Hanumannach, Gaijatra etc.

We can develop this in scientific method; Galkot can be Tourism area,

tracking area, observation area religious place and observation place for anthropologist

and sociologist. It also place for creation of art to the artist. So some people of Galkot

area write poem, songs story about the Galkot.

Some part of Galkot is electrified by Nepal Electricity Authority and some

other remains part of the Galkot electrified by small local Hydro plants. So, almost part

of Galkot is electrified. The people use electricity instead of lamp. They use rice cooker,

heater, iron and other electrical instruments in their house work. It makes the life easy.

From five years ago Galkot is directly connected to headquarter of Baglung

in the east and four years ago. It’s directly connected with Burtibang in the west by the

raw road. Here is the facility of telephone from three years ago. Nepal telecom is

providing the mobile service from two years ago. Every person has the mobile phone.

Most of the people of Galkot are go to abroad for searching jobs. The mobile service they

close. One year is ago Galkot has connected by the internet. More than ten educational

institutes, health care centers and about 15 users from three different villagers has used

the internet at first phase this service has help the students and villagers in a very

effective way. Students are very much interested in surfing the net and they solve their

problems through the internet, while the villagers are happy to use net-phone. So, the

people can talk with their relatives who living in foreign country. There is another

planning to setup Telemedicine service in Harichour, Galkot where Model Hospital

Kathmandu will be connected through the network of Nepal Wireless. In Galkot there is

facility of television which is supplying by the Baglung cable supplier through the cable.

From past there is a facility of traditional means of communication post office and police

station, health care center as well as some private clinic also here. The Lovely sport of

Galkot is Volleyball. The others games sports are football, Basketball, Table teniss etc.

In Galkot many festivals arcelebrate such Dashain, Tihar, Magasakariti,

janaepurnima, Teej, Chhatra Dashain Muslim festival Id etc. Among them Dashain and

Tihar are Major festival. Like other part of the Nepali Dashain and Tihar are the biggest

festivals of Galkot, peoples flying a kite. In Dashain people of Galkot worship a Nova

Durga until ten days. They go Devi temple to worship Durga Vawani.In the tenth day of

Dashain they people take tika and jamara from their elder person. In Tihar people

worship Laxmi, Goddess of wealth, sacred cows, and bull- oxen. Every house, temple

and building are graced by row of light.In Tihar sisters worship their brothers and put

seven colors Tika on their forehead and bless them for healthy long life and brothers also

give them special gifts to their sisters. People go door to door to sing Tihar’s songs Vailo,

so the Tihar make us ramantic. In the accusation of Dashain different dashain festivals

are orginazed. In Galkot in different time different kinds of fair is organize such as

Ghumte festival which is organize in 2063,Dashain festival which is organize every

Dashain I Asbin, Chhatra dashain festival which is orginaze in month of chhatra.

9.4.1 DEMOGRAPHIC

There around 50,000 inhabitants in Galkot. Annual population growth tate is

3.30% In Galkot the major population center is Hatiya Baazar area. Nepali is the most

widely spoken language the this region. Other languages have being spoken Newari

Thakali Gurung magar and so on. Galkot is a Muticultural and multiracial communities.

The major population of Galkot belongs to ethic communities of chhetei and Barahmins.

Small groups of people such as Newari, Gurung, Magar, Thakali, Durgy, Sharky also live

here and they speak their own language in their community. But in the public place they

all speak National language Nepali. The Majority of the population of the Galkot belongs

to the Hinduism. But there are some other religious people are also live n Galkot.

9.4.2 GEOGRAPHY

Galkot is situated 3120meter high from the sea level. It' geographical situation is

83 17to 8334 east and 2809to 2819north. It has been quaint trading town since ancient

times frequented by trades from north and south. It is connected Baglung Baazar in the

east and Burtibang in the west by the raw road. Baglung Bazar and the Butwal are the

main tread center of the Galkot. More recently it is visited by the tourists seeking the

track to Ghumte. We can classify Galkot into three parts which are given below;-

1) Hilly or Mountain region: - Here we can find dense forest, valuable and herbal plants

and some fertile land. In reign people cultivates maize paddy potato as well as

apple .Here people take their pets for grazing.

2) In mountain regain: - Here we can find slope land forest, herbs and so on. In this

regain people cultivate maize pea mustard paddy wheat etc. In this regain we can find

different kinds of fruits such as orange, omba, peace, plum mango and so on.

3) Valley or down regain: - In this regain there is plane area. We can find big plane field

beside small and big rive. It is totally productive land and it valuable for mustard, wheat,

and paddy.

9.4.3 Galkot Palace in Harichour Bazar

Figure 9.Galkot place

                         According to another assumption by Historical view name of Galkot is

come attach with King Jitari Malla who ruled in 1631. So, we can say that it has ling past.

History Here we can find Historical temple Devi Temple and the kot house with primitive

king’s weapons as a Khadka temple which was built by King Rajpatthip Malla. In past

major trade was with India Tibet by Thakali people. In that time become strong part of

greater part of Nepal, under unification war led by Prithivi Naryan shah, under unified

Nepal. Several government offices were established and Baglung was designed as

administrative headquarter of the Galkot. 

9.4.4 HATIYA BAZZAR

                  Hatiya Bazar is located in the middle part of the Galkot. It is the second big

bazar in Baglung district. The population is about ten thousand. Most of the people are

engaged in business as well as some people are going to abroad to search a job. This

bazaar is surrounded by green and beautiful mountain. By the bazaar there is a big river

name Gaudi. There is a big suspension bridge near by the bazaar and also there is a plane

area where people cultivate food especially vegetables and paddy because it is suitable

for vegetables and also there is a facility of irrigation. So when peoples visit this place

they feel comfortable and peace. 

Figure10..Hatiya Bazar

In Hatiya bazaar there is a good facilities of restaurant and guest house for

the visitors. In the past there is no good facility of the visitors but in presents it is too

much develop than the past. In present there is a good facility of electricity which is

supplied by Nepal Electrical Authority. There is a facility of phone, Internet, E-mail, Net

phone as well as traditional means communication Post office. There are some Computer

institutes which provide computer knowledge to the students. In this bazaar there is a

Help post and also private clinic. In the middle of the bazaar there is a school name

Galkot Higher Secondary school and by the side of the bazaar there is one campus name

Galkot Multipal campus, which picture is shown below.

The attractive thing is of this place is natural beauty. Hatiya bazaar is also

diverse in religion culture ethnicity altitude temperature. Magar, Newa, Thaali, Chhatri,

Barhaim, Gurung are the main ethnic group in this bazaar. They have their own life style,

culture, ritual. One moat important character is that there is no any conflict between

different casTE of people. They respect each other. They help each other is difficult

situation. In this bazaar most people are belongs to Hinduism but here are some others

religious peoples are also live such as Muslim, Christen Buddhist etc.

Hatiya bazaar is directly connected to the Baglun bazaar in the east and

Burtibang in the west with the raw road. Hatiya bazaar is the center of Galkot. Ther is a

Geep park around the Galkot from where vicles go different part of the GAlkot as well as

Baglung.In 2017 BS it was become headquarter of the Baglung district. By conspiracy of

Panchayat it was shift Baglung. Hatiya bazaar is to be one of the politically most

conscious places and it plays a significant role to develop this area. In their Harichour

Bazar is also an important place in Galkot. It is north from the Hatiya Bazar and it

directly connected to the Baglung district. In the west of Hatiya bazaar there is Narethanti

is bazaar. It is also connected with Hatiya bazaar. In Galkot there is some other bazaar

such as Malma, Mulpani, Narayansthan, Kandebas, Heela, Lekhani, Pandavkhani, etc are

the main bazaar of Galkot.

9.4.5 Possibilities of Tourists Destination in Galkot.

Galkot located in the hilly area to the west of Baglung Bazar. It is surrounded by

green beautiful hills. The two beautiful rivers flow through Galkot from east to west. It is

consider as one travel destination. According to the observation of scholars two rivers

Dharam and Gaudi is a suitable for Rafting. From the top place of Galkot we can see

many beautiful Himalayas ranges which are very attractive. The more attractive place in

Galkot is Ghumte which is 3120m high from the sea level. In Ghume we can find some

historical things. There is one Temple is called Siddha Baba and beautiful cave where the

king Ram shah was lived. As well as in Ghute there is Bhimsen stick. In present it is

remain as statue and also from Ghumte we can see different part of the Nepal.In Galkot

we can see interesting waterfall is called Gaighat. There is some Historical Temple which

is located Hatiya VDC in Kot Maidan.In local language is called Maithan and Khadka

temple which character are given another topic. It was made by late king who ruled in

Galkot. Inside it there are some old weapons which are used in war. Every in the

accusation of the Vijay Dasami and chhatra mahaastami in this people worship scarify

the buffalo, goat hen and release the pigeon.

In Galkot there is good facility of Hotel, restaurant. There is clean drinking water.

This place is connected of Baglung bazaar with raw road. There is good facility of

Newspaper. Every year in different part of Galkot different kinds of fair is organized.

Whereas various cast people shows their own cultural and ritual performance. This helps

to develop the tourism in Galkot.

9.4.6 GHUMTE

Figure.11 Ghumte (Glory of Galkot)

 

Ghumte hill is the famous hill of baglung district and it is the highest hill of it. Its

height is 3200m above the seal level. It’s also taken as honor of Galkot. From of the

top of it we can see many places, mountains, hills as so on. It is a beautiful hill full of

Nepalese National flower Rhododendron during the spring season. Every person who

visits the Galkot they will go Ghumte. Every year on Baishak purnima as a festival of

Buddha Purnima most of the people go there. On Ghumte lakh we can find many

historical and religious monuments. On top of the Ghumte lakh,there is a famous

temple named Siddha Baba. Near it there is famous cave name Bhairav cave.

According to the history, Bharav Darbar or Bharav palace 24th state kings name also

attached with it. In 1665 to 1670 Gorkha's king Ram shah also came to Galkot and

gone to Ghumte hill. After worshiping the Siddha Baba and Bharav. He found

extraordinary cave. He like it much and wanted to live there. Than people called it

palace because king Ram shah live there. It is also Called Ramcha Cave. Here other

important and historical things are that there is an extraordinary stick. In local language

is called Bhimsen stick. People believed that it has a secret.It is believed that Ghumte

hill has traces of gold mine. Most of the part of the Ghumte is covered with forest.

There are different types of birds, animals, and herbs are found. Tiger,Bee,Wolf,Musk

deer,Ghoral etc are the animals and hundreds of species of birds like Munal, Dhaphe,

Kade Bhakur etc .

Chiraito,Pachaule,Jatamari,Gughargano,Hanumanbir,Pakhanbet,Silajat,Paralchalne,Sat

uw,Raktamul,Aklebir, silagit, satuwa, etc these are the herbs which are found. The

people who lives in Galkot and even who go away from the Galkot love the Ghumte

very much. Many programs were perform to attract tourists. Many people thinking to

make ropeway transportation from Ghumte hill to Haitya bazzar.

9.4.7 Mai Temple

Figure.12 Mai Temple

In Galkot different religious people are live. Most of the people live in Galkot

are Hindus but there is no any discrimination between different religious, they have

unity between different religious people. Western part of Galkot, 400m from the sea

level there is a religious place. In local language we call Kot Maidan. Five meter high

from the Maidan there is temple name khadka and Bhatwati. Khadka temple is a kot

ghar (weapons house), inside this house we can see different kinds of sword which are

used for war by the Primitive king who ruled in Galkot area. But in present people

worship as a Khadka God. Beside from the kot Ghar there is another temple which is

full of primitive arts. It is surrounded by the Pine tree where different kinds of birds

live and singing. Southern part of the kot ghar there is another Kalika temple in local

language we call Mai Than. Inside it there are beautiful statue and different types of

man head which are made by stone and mud. Around the temple there are many bells.

Around the temple there is also green forest where different kinds of wild animals are

live. So, the place is very quiet and pleasant. When people go there they feel delight.

Every vijaya Dashami and chhatra Dashan priest lives ten days and worship as a form

of Nova Durga. Every part of the Galkot as well as other part of the country people go

there and worship. Peoples have belief that Khadka God, Bhatwati and Kalika fulfill

what they want. People scarify buffalo, goat, hen and they release pigeon to the temple

and beg bless for long and pleasant life.

Under these temple there is big bar place and one small school. Every chhatra

dashain there is a big fair which is organize by local club. In the occasion of Chhatra

Maastami there is big singing and dancing competition is organized. Different parts of

Galkot’s people take participation and show their own cultural performance. Most

people of the Galkot sing salijo, sorsthi which protect the local culture. In this program

national artist also go there for entertainment. Apart from the Dashain this place is

most suitable for the picnic. Different part of the Galkot’s people goes there for picnic

because there is good facility of water enough planes place.

9.4.8 Gaigat Jharan

Figure 13. Gaigat Jharana.

In Galkot there is one interesting thing is a natural waterfall. In local

language is called Gaigat Jharana. Its meaning is that it has emerged from at one. Nobody

could stay without dealing spell bong seeing this. It sounds quite different that waterfall

has fallen from stone and it is great mystery that how the water emerged from stone and it

is falling continuously. Ever years there are lots of tourist come to see and observe. In

Galkot there are others streaming which flows only the raining season.

10. Nepal National Parks of Nepal

Langtang National Park

Sagarmatha (Everest) National Park

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve

Mustang Conservation Area

Royal Chitwan National Park

Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve

Shey-Phoksundo National Park

Parsa Wildlife Reserve

Rara National Park

Royal Bardia National Park

Khaptad (Baba) National Park

Royal Suklaphant Wildlife Reserve

Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area

The Annapurna Conservation Area

Manasalu Conservation Area

Kanchanjunga Conservation Area

10.1 DHORPATAN HUNTING RESERVE

Figure14. Domestic tourist in Dhorpatan

Nepal is a beautiful country inhabiting an amazing array of wildlife reserve and National

parks hidden amongst the many majestic mountains of the Himalayan range.Dhorpatan

hunting reserve is the only hunting reserve in Nepal where licensed hunting is allowed. It

was established in 1987 with an area of 1325 square kilometers in Dhaulagiri Himal of

western Nepal in the Rukum.In altitude it ranges from 2850 metres to 5500 metres. Trees

like fir, pine, brich, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper and spruce are available in the

reserve.

The prime attractions for hunters is the blue sheep, a highly prized trophy animal,which is

the main target of hunters.

This is abundant in the reserve. Other animals found in here are leopard, ghoral, serow,

Himalayan Thar, Himalayan Black bear, Barking deerm, wild boar, wolf red panda, cheer

pleasant and danphe. The gateway to the region is Beni Baglung district of mid west

Nepal.

Figures 15.Hunter hunt Blue sheep.

Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve adjoins Rukum,   Myagdi  and Baglung districts in the

Dhaulagiri Himal range in West Nepal. Putha, Churen and Gurja Himal extend over the

northern boundary of the reserve. Management objectives of the reserve allow sports

hunting and preserve a representative high altitude, ecosystem in Western Nepal. The

reserve extends over an area of 1325 km2 and is the only hunting reserve in the country

to meet the needs of hunting  for Nepalese and foreign hunters of blue sheep and other

game animals . Local people depend on the reserve to meet their requirements of timber,

fuel-wood, fodder, and pasture.

The Tibetan refugee camp near the reserve headquarters has put more human pressure in

the forest. Every year livestock grazing activities begin from February and last until

October. More than 80,000 livestock enter the reserve for grazing. The majority of people

belong to the Mongoloid race, including Mugar, Thakali and Gurung, Amalgamation of

different ethnic groups has resulted in a mixed pattern of cultures.

Figure.16 Blue sheep

10.1.2 Features

The higher elevations remain snow-capped throughout the year. Altitudes vary from

3000 m to more than 7000 m. The flat meadows above tree line (4000 m), locally known

as Patans, are important for animals like the blue sheep and other herbivores. The reserve

is divided into seven six blocks for hunting management purposes.The reserve is

surrounded by villages on all sides except the north.

  10.1.3 Climates

The monsoon fasts until the beginning of October. Day time temperatures are very low

during winter due to strong winds. Higher elevations remain covered with cloud in the

morning; later clouds are cleared by the wind. Snow may occur even at low elevation

until early April, however, it soon melts. The best time to visit the reserve is March-

April.

10.1.4   Flora & Fauna

The reserve is characterized by alpine, sub-alpine and high temperate vegetation.

Common plant species include fir, pine, and birch, rhododendron, hemlock, oak, juniper

and spruce. Pasturelands occupy more than 50 % of the total area of the reserve at higher

elevation.

Figure.17 Leopard

The reserve is one of the prime habitats of   blue sheep, a highly coveted trophy. Other

animals found are: leopard, goral, serow, Himalayan   tahr, Hirnalayan black bear,

barking deer, wild boar, rhesus macaque, langur and mouse hare. Pheasants and partridge

are common and their viable population in the reserve permits controlled hunting.

Endangered animals in the reserve include: Musk deer, Wolf, Red panda, Cheer pheasant

and Danphe. The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation issue the

hunting license.

10.1.5 Facilities

Local people are allowed to collect limited quantities of fuel-wood for their home use.

Visitors are requested to be self-sufficient with fuel (Kerosene) before entering the

reserve. Since no medical facilities are available in the reserve, it is suggested that

visitors carry a comprehensive first-aid kit including medicines for intestinal disorders.

Two hotels/lodges catering simple Nepali foods are located at Chhyantung near

Dhorpatan.

  10.1.6. How to get there

Public bus service is available from Kathmandu to Tansen-Tamgash Gulmi from where

the reserve HQ is a three-day walk via Burtibang.

Air service links Baglung from Kathmandu and Pokhara. The reserve HQ could be

reached in 4 days walk from Balewa-Baglung.

Public bus can be taken to Baglung from Pokhara followed by 4 days walk via Baglung

Beni-Darbang-Lumsung and Jaljala to reach Dhorpatan.Chartered service helicopter may

be available on request from Kathmandu.

10.1.7 Places of interest

Figure 18 .22 Dhara of Uttar Ganga,Dhorpatan.

Dhorbaraha a Hindu religious place on the banks of Uttarganga River near Dhorpatan, is

in Fagune block. Every year on the day of "Janai Purnima" in August, a religious fair is

held here which many local devotees attend. The magnificent view of Dhaulagiri HImal

from Barse, Dogari and Gustung blocks are exceptional, Seng and Sundaha block are rich

in wild animals.

3.1.8 Dhorpatan: Tourism Potentiality

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Figure.29. Dhorpatan Valley

Deurali" is a gateway into Dhorpatan valley from Baglung – Burtibang - Bobang trek

route. It elevates approximately from 3000 to 7000 m. above sea level in north-west of

Baglung district. The peaceful valley is covered normally by snow in the winter season

from January to February. It would be suitable for skiing. Habitants shift to their lower

settlements before winter starts with their domestic animals, and vice versa. The valley

turns into a beautiful landscapes with colorful green carpets everywhere and possesses

pleasant weather in other seasons except rainy seasons. Beautiful sceneries and

picturesque landscapes are seen from any of the surrounding peaks. Putha, Churen and

Gurja Himal extend over the northern boundary.

One of the main attractions of Dhorpatan is the Hunting Reserve which stretches into

Rukum, Myagdi and Baglung districts. The Reserve was established in 1983 (2039 B.S.)

and was gazetted in 1987 (2044 B.S.) whose main objectives are to allow sports hunting

and preserve various high altitude ecosystem in that region. The reserve has been

separated in seven different blocks for proper hunting management. It covers an area of

1325 sq. km and is famous among foreigners for hunting blue sheep, a highly coveted

trophy and other game animals. Many foreigners come for trophy hunting each year. The

Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation issues the hunting license.

In fact, the valley is a marshland meadow. Thousands of domestic animals such as sheep,

donkeys, buffalos, cows, goats, horses are seen grazing in the open fields. In the jungle,

leopard, goral, serow, himalayan tahr, hirnalayan black bear, barking deer, wild boar,

rhesus macaque, langur and mouse hare are found. Pheasants and partridge are common.

Similarly, endangered species like musk deer, wolf, red panda, cheer pheasant and

danphe are found here.

A festival is observed in Janai Purnima each year in Uttarganga in which a lot of pilgrims

come from surrounding villages and districts to worship the Baraha, a hindu god. It is an

important religious site, and has a potentiality of domestic religious tourism.

Figure20.Uttarganaga,River,Dhorpatan

A river, Uttarganga originates and flows towards the north through the valley and meets

another river from the east and jointly moves smoothly towards the west of the valley.

This river would produce electricity of around 300 MW, in that case the valley would be

transformed into a huge scenic lake. That would be a great manmade tourism attraction.

But, it's a distant dream.

Magar, Kami, Nauthar live here creating a mixed pattern of cultures. They do farming

and animal husbandry. There is abundance of herbs. The systematic farming of herbs also

could be a lucrative source of income. The Tibetan refugee camp near the reserve is

another attraction. Fluttering prayer flags above their settlement are unique identity of

them. Bonpo monastery in Chhentung at the rear end of the valley is also a place to

visit.Simple lodging and fooding facilities are available in Dhorpatan valley. Camping is

another option. Home-stay accommodations could be started with proper training to the

villagers. The congregated villages are suitable for such facilities.

Limited telephone lines are available, and some of them are not working properly. They

are just operators, and can't fix even simple problems. The only source of electricity is the

solar-power. Some hotels and the office of the hunting reserve have installed solar-power

for lighting.A rough road has been constructed upto Burtibang, Budathok and then it

takes one day’s trek to Dhorpatan. This road is supposed to be the mid-hill-highway

which passes through Dhorpatan. An airport was operational in 1962 to 1972 but now no

more in operation. There are other trekking routes as well from Mustang and Palpa

towards Dhorpatan.

11. Data analysis Techniques

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population is second and Dalits (Kamis,Sarkis and Damais) population is

3rd.Baglung is influenced by Hindu culture and religion. So the people celebrate

Dashain, Tihar, Maghe Sakranti, Teej, Dashara, Chaitrastami, Ram Navami,

Balachaturdashi, Thuli Ekadashi, Nwain mela etc. Baglung has different languages

like Nepali (Khas), Magar, Newari, Kham etc.

So, Baglung district have various ethnic group and follow different religious,

languages which is the major source to attract tourist .

11.1 Sample size

The total population of Baglung District is 318594 –out of which 160001 (50.22%)

females and 158593 (49.78%) males.

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Population

This picture shows that female's population is greater than male population.

Targeting the population is a major finding of the report taking a true representation on

the subject. Although the limited number of population are considered but the reports are

true and believable as per the study.

CHAPTER FOUR

12. TYPE OF DATA AND ITS SOURCE

All the datas were collected from the two main sources termed as primary and secondary

sources. The data which were accumulated from the primary sources, the primary datas

were obtainded through different processes which includes – direct communication with

the hotel and lodge owners of Baglung district; posting direct questionnaries to the

tourist visitors and getting their reviews. The respondents are done through convenience

sampling in the area. The respondents also selected to find pattern, main purpose,

destination and satisfaction level of visitors.

Furthermore additional information has been taken following source for secondary

information which includes -Hotel and lodge records, local intellectuals, tourism Board

Office, Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, District Development Office, Baglung. Other

information are consulted from Ministry of Tourism, National annual statistical report of

Tourism department , report of Nepal Rastra Bank, National Planning Commission and

Ministry of Finance, Office of District Development committee ,Baglung, profiles of

DDC and VDC, local journals and news paper, library text , local intellectuals and

professionals.

13. DATA ANALYSIS

Data and information obtained from the field have been thoroughly reviewed to

avoid the problems and ambiguities. Both quantitative and qualitative information are

analytically presented. The data are presented in table. For analysis using simple

statistical tools such as average, percentage frequencies etc. simple correlation and

regression models are applied to calculate relative two variable data and fitting the trend

line to predict relative effect. Likewise, qualitative information's are presented in pre-

used form in simple way. Only relevant information are presented in the report to be

more specific and consisted with objectives of the study.

13.1Experiences during the field work

Reliable primary information could not obtain without field visits. In the field works

creates opportunity to feel live reality of concern sector. Field works no easy task. To get

required information properly needs to create a favorable situation, mood of spot and

respondent by researcher attitude and efficiency. Researcher should be succeeding to take

helps and support of respondent and concern stakeholders.

The researcher experienced both happiness and difficulties in the field visits.

When Researcher visit hotel owner with that purpose they were very positive and helpful.

They were eager to discuss about the sector and sincerely tried to provide available

information, experience and opinions. They help to motivate tourist respondent to fill up

the prepared questionnaire. Some visitors denied filling up that feeling fear ness.

Questionnaires form were filled by themselves .some information were not cleared. Hotel

managers and staffs also were helpful for that.There are very difficulties not only to get

primary information also secondary information. When researcher reached to concern

agency, there was not available expected information, adequate and up-to-date data.

Often they used to refer to another agency for but they were also referred.

Both quantitative and qualitative information are analytically presented. Data and

information obtained from the field have been thoroughly reviewed to avoid the problems

and ambiguities. Only relevant information are presented in the report to be more specific

and consisted with objectives of the study.

14. STUDY PERIOD

During the research period of analytical tourism development in Baglung district,

I had taken time duration of two and a half months. Out of this period, two week

period was spent in Baglung district itself and rest were spent collecting data from

the secondary sources and preparing the thesis. Since author’s hometown is

Baglung itself, he didn’t have problem staying in the district and used his full

period of comfort in collecting primary data from the primary sources. And other

periods were utilized in going to the Tourism Offices and different sectors at the

main Kathmandu valley as well. Study period has been accredited fully for the

thesis.

15. PARTICIPANTS IN STUDY

During the preparation of the whole thesis, the author is the foremost person who

was participated actively for the study, research, data collection, plannings and

overall field. He has been involved enthusiastically from the starting point to the

finishing point. But yes, there were lot of people and sources, who helped as the

minor but important participants of the study. Firstly, owners own grandmother

Ms. Basant Kumari Shrestha assisted in giving the existence of vital but

unrevealed locations of the disrtict. Mr. Khim Kumar Shrestha was the person

who provided his helping hand on providing the information sources of historical

and ancient values as in the magazines, news settler, articles of those periods. Mr.

Praweel Sindhuliya helped with the designing of the thesis. Mr. Rajan Shrestha

was the one who got actively participated during the visit period of at the district

and moving to different locations of the district while collecting primary dates.

Hence, these were the people, and myself, were participated in the study.

16. RESOURCES REQUIRED FOR THE STUDY, INCLUDING BUDGET.

Going through this long period of thesis preparation there were necessity of resources and

then financial planning as well. The necessary resources required for the study includes

writer’s personal computer, source of internet, medium of data transmission and few

other minor resources.

Since thesis study was to be carried out at different places for primary data collection, a

small budget plan was also introduced in the process. Including the stay period at

Baglung district, travelling expenses and fooding and accomodation arrangements during

the stay a small cost plan was systemized. As per the budget plan, it was estimated to be

used up 4000 per day for 10 days period. But unluckily it took 14 days for the author to

collect dates and had to extend the stay period by four days. But it did not hamper the rise

in budget that badly as overall expense at the final moment was 5000 approximately with

the additional budget required of 1000 NRS only.

17. KEY ASSUMPTION AND OUTCOME COMPARISON

Baglung district area is tourism region. It is surrounded and connected by very reputed

tourism destination in the country. Glorious natural heritage Dhaulagiri mountain

range,Ghumte hill, Rivers,Culture lies in here. This region has been attracting tourists

but economic benefits from that are negligible.. Therefore, there is necessary to calculate

major problems and have to remove them to take proper advantage from this sector.

Below are some major obstacle and problems discussed:

Roads are not in good condition.

Roads are not properly made from baglung bazzar to other places. All most all part of the

road is gravel and transportation system are not good. People have to spend large amount

money while travelling. Tourism activities are concentrated only to some particular

destinations and purpose for a long time. Therefore, there is lack of diversity and verity in

destinations. Other destinations are neither identified nor recognized and developed.

Tourism activities are running as traditional since long time. Most of tourists come for

holiday pleasure, that kind of tourism is rare here and other types of tourism are

unknown. Therefore, without diversity in destinations with smooth road and purpose in

tourism, the district could not take advantage properly.

Lack of exposition

Many tourism resource and potentiality of the district are not exposed. There is

lack of effective publicity for highlighting additional attraction and routes in the district.

Without proper recognition of resources, tourists could not attract to visit. For that, local

initiation is not sufficient. There are no required responses by central level to highlight

and introduce potential resources diversity for tourism in this region

Few Stander hotels:

Standard hotels are rear in baglung district. Some good hotels are found in baglung

bazzar . Most of the part of the places there is ‘Home Stay’ for the tourists.

Lack of institutional efforts

There is not any special agency to promote tourism by district level. There are not

any special policy and plan for that by govern and private sector. There are problems of

infrastructure to visits in alternative potential region. There need of strong institutional

efforts to promote tourism in this region in the age of competition.

Protection of Historical and Archeological heritages.

Historical and archeological things are going to disappeared in the absence of

protection. Therefore, it is problem to preserve evidence of history.

18. Conclusions

Some sorts of glimpse are given in above description. That is hard to explain in detail.

There are innumerable attractive resources and valuable heritages for various kinds of

tourism activities. Baglung district is full of natural, cultural, historical and religious

resources to be attractive tourism region. Various kinds of tourism activities like

adventures, mountaineering, trekking, sightseeing, eco-tour village tour, religious

pilgrimage, historical observation, research can be entertained in Baglung district.

The figures described in preceding pages shows that Baglung district has profound

potentiality and attractions for tourism development. It is also observed that Baglung

district could be developed as a destination for adventure tourism, Historical Tourism,

ethnic tourism, pilgrimage tourism, wild life tourism, nature tourism and health tourism

as well.

CHAPTER 5

18. Annexes

Dhawalagiri Zone is divided into 4 districts, listed below with the headquarters in

Parenthese.

Baglung District (Baglung) Mustang District (Jomsom) Myagdi District (Beni) Parbat District (Kusma)

19. Recommendation

Baglung possesses various kinds' potentiality in tourism like adventure tourism,

ecotourism, cultural tourism etc. The significant number of tourists inter for trekking in

the district from different routes. If the potentialities are properly used in tourism

economics scenario could be changed of the district. Tourism development of the district

can play vital role for economic development of the district and country too. To expect

benefits from tourism, it requires strong efforts to promote the tourism sector in this

district. In order to promote tourism development in Baglung, the following

recommendations are suggested.

Tourism is hampered by political instability and conflict in the country. First of all

political and security condition should make suitable for development of tourism

sector.

Gaudi Khola and Dharam khola which are high possibility of rafting.

In Ghumte hill, there is higher possibility of paragliding; government of Nepal

should focus on it.

There are needs of tourism promotional efforts, in instructional ways with public

private partnership to develop tourism in the district.

There should explore and develop alternative and diverse resources and area for

tourism in the district.

Tourism resource for eco-tourism, sight and others should highlight, expose by

publishing information to national and international level.

Community forest should be manage and develop as eco-tourism resources.

Handicrafts and special local products should promote as to tourist selling goods.

Transports communications and other tourism infrastructure should re-establish,

extend and develop properly.

There should improve in tourism service and management.

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