Baglung Municipality Accelerates Construction of Tourist Infrastructure at 'Blue Hill'

Baglung. Construction of tourist infrastructure is gaining momentum at 'Blue Hill' in Ward No. 9, which is considered a prestigious project of Baglung Municipality. The municipality has moved forward with a master plan to make this location, which offers attractive views of the mountain range and the scenic Baglung Bazaar, a major tourist destination. The goal is to complete physical structures worth an additional 25 million rupees by the end of the upcoming Ashar month.

The municipality is developing the hill, known as 'Doy' and situated at an altitude of approximately 2,200 meters above sea level, as a religious and natural tourist center, renaming it 'Blue Hill'. So far, 70 lakh rupees have been spent on land management, toilet facilities, and the construction of a rest house (sattal) in this project, which was initiated based on a detailed project report (DPR) totaling 25 crore rupees. Currently, under the second phase, a two-story concrete building is being constructed for the installation of a 20-foot-tall statue of Lord Shiva.

Mayor Basant Kumar Shrestha stated that a significant investment is being made from the internal budget to make Blue Hill the municipality's premier destination. The construction responsibility this year has been taken by a company named 'Qualisat Renewable Energy'. According to Ward Chairman Raju Thapa, the plan is to attract nature lovers along with religious tourists by placing a statue of Shiva on the hill. Improvement of the road leading to this location has also been prioritized.

According to the DPR, structures such as a picnic spot, meditation center, observation tower (view-tower), gym hall, temple, and organized parking will be constructed at this site. Due to its high altitude, this area has recently become a favorite choice for domestic tourists. It is believed that once the infrastructure construction is complete, it will greatly contribute to the tourism and local economy of Baglung.