Lamjung Durbar Reconstruction Resumes After 15 Months

Lamjung. Reconstruction of Lamjung Durbar has resumed after being stalled for 15 months. The reconstruction of Lamjung Durbar, located at an altitude of 1,445 meters above sea level in Gaun Sahar, Besisahar Municipality-3, Lamjung, has resumed a week ago.

Work, which had been halted since January 2081 BS, has now gained momentum. According to Govinda Adhikari, an engineer from the Department of Archaeology, the work on the palace, which had been stalled due to budget constraints and tender processes, resumed on April 20, 2081 BS. He informed that the contractor can continue work by paying a daily fine of 0.05 percent of the tendered amount to complete the work within the stipulated time for the budget allocated in the current fiscal year.

According to Engineer Adhikari of the Department of Archaeology, the contract was signed for Rs 42 lakh. The Department of Archaeology stated that the work currently underway includes separating old and new wood in the palace and constructing walls. As per the agreement, the work funded by this budget should be completed by May 15.

Rajendra Bohora, Chairman of the Gaun Sahar Kalika Temple Conservation and Management Committee, expressed happiness that the reconstruction work has started, stating that the reconstruction of this palace has gained momentum and although the work for the current fiscal year's budget was delayed, the start of work has brought some hope to the locals. He said,