Tourist footfall gradually rises in Gosainkunda after floods

Rasuwa, November 12 The number of domestic and foreign tourists visiting Gosainkunda, a renowned religious and natural destination in Rasuwa, has started increasing again as road and trekking route access gradually improves following last September’s floods. Tourism activities had slowed after the Bhotekoshi River flood on August 26 damaged roads and trekking trails.

However, the sector is now gradually recovering as transportation becomes easier. Gosainkunda Rural Municipality Chairperson Kaisang Nurpu Tamang said the tourism sector, which was affected by the floods, had started becoming active again.

The growing arrival of visitors has brought relief to hotel operators, trekking guides, transport workers and other small business owners. He said the rural municipality was coordinating repairs and maintenance of trekking trails and taking necessary measures to ensure visitors’ safety and convenience.