New 'Aaldanda Park' Opens in Famous Tourist Village Dhampus, Kaski

Kaski. The newly constructed 'Aaldanda Park' has come into operation in Dhampus, a famous tourist village in Kaski. Located in Machhapuchhre Rural Municipality-7, this park is expected to add new vibrancy to Dhampus's tourism and extend the stay of tourists.

From this park, spread over an area of about two ropanis, the northern mountain ranges as well as the beautiful views of Hemja and Pokhara city can be clearly seen. The main feature of this park is a monument reflecting the sisterly relationship between Dhampus, built with stones, and the city of Brecon in the United Kingdom.

The total cost of this project, built primarily with the investment and initiative of the Dhampus Society UK, was 40 lakh rupees, including 26 lakh rupees from the society and support from the local government and individuals. The park was formally opened on the occasion of the seventh anniversary of the establishment of the sisterly relationship with Brecon.

Major Khushiman Gurung, patron of the Dhampus Society UK, stated that although Dhampus itself is a tourist destination, the park was built to provide additional attraction to visitors. Similarly, Ward Chairman Baikuntha Prasad Bhandari mentioned that this will add a new dimension to rural tourism promotion.

Dhampus, located about 20 kilometers from Pokhara, is also the gateway to the world-famous Mardi Himal trek, from where thousands of tourists start their journey annually.