Muktinath area to be developed as religious tourism site

MUSTANG: Various stakeholders have highlighted the need of developing Muktinath area as a comprehensive religious tourism site.

Chief District Officer Bishnu Prasad Bhusal said initiatives would be taken to extend the stay of the tourists visiting Muktinath temple.

A 11-member team led by CDO Bhusal had visited Muktinath area on Saturday to further explore the areas for the promotion of religious tourism.

According to him, a trekking route should be constructed at a distance of about four kilometers in Muktinath area to connect it with the three religious heritages here.

“Muktinath Development Committee along with the local people will take forward the construction of the trekking route”, he said.

The team carried out a preliminary feasibility study with the aim of linking alternative religious heritage with tourism.