The World Bank team visits Chandragiri Hills

Kathmandu, 15, March, 2017, a team of The World Bank has made a visit to Chandragiri Hills today. Mr. Andin Hadiyanto (Executive Director at the Board of the World Bank),Mr. Rehan Rashid (Country Head Nepal-IFC) were present in the team. They were welcomed by Mr. Chandra Prasad Dhakal (Chairman of Chandragiri Hills Ltd), Mr. Hem Raj Dhakal (Director of Chandragiri Hills Ltd) and their team.

During their visit Mr. Hadiyanto appreciated the concept of the project and initiation taken by the private sector in sustainable development of tourism industry in Nepal. He also expressed his hope that private sector would establish similar kinds of project in other parts of the country.

Located at the south-east of Kathmandu Valley, Chandragiri Hills is significant from historical, religious and tourism point of view. This establishment has a purpose of boosting internal tourism as well as luring international tourists and extending their length of stay by least a day.

Located at the height of 2551 meters above sea level, Bhaleshwor Mahadev can be reached via cable car form the bottom station which is situated on the height of 1569 metres above sea level. Several facilities like, restaurants, bar, conference hall, children’s playground is available at the hill top. The view tower located at the height of 2547 metres above sea level can be used to see the Kathmandu valley