Kathmandu Riverbanks Transform into Tourist Destinations

Kathmandu. Riverbanks of Kathmandu, which were once synonymous with garbage and stench, are now being developed as beautiful tourist destinations of the city. Especially the 'Shankhamul Yoga Park' built on the bank of the Bagmati in the Shankhamul area and the surrounding green areas give the valley dwellers a feeling of new life.

Due to green lawns, flowing Bagmati, and organized walking paths, these areas are now becoming the first choice for morning walks, yoga practice, and family picnics. The parks have modern toys for children, and slides. Where they are helped to play in an open environment away from mobiles and gadgets. Similarly, an open gym has been arranged for the youth and health-conscious citizens. Which promotes a healthy lifestyle. The Shankhamul area is also religiously important.

Yoga rooms and rest houses built with the active participation of Art of Living and the local community provide mental peace to the visitors here. Locals say that yoga and meditation done sitting on green grass provide relief from the hustle and bustle of the city for some time.

These riverside parks in Kathmandu have not only enhanced urban beauty but have also had a positive impact on environmental conservation and people's mental health. Locals demand that this campaign to manage the riverbanks should be expanded to other areas as well. Photo: News Agency Nepal