'Tour De Thakurdwara' to promote tourism

BARDIA, Feb 08: With the aim of promoting the tourism business through cycling, a cycling trip will be conducted from Nepalgunj to Thakurdwara in Bardia. In this campaign organized by Nepalgunj Cycling Club, around 300 cyclists will reach Bardia National Park through Thakur Road, Club President Satish Niraula said. 

According to Club President Niraula, 'Tour De Thakurdwara' and 'Nepalgunj Kids Race' have also been organized as part of the Nepalgunj Cycle Festival to be held on February 9, 10 and 11.

"The journey will start from Bageshwari temple on 9th February and we will reach Tribhuvanchowk, Ganeshmanchowk, wetlands in Khajura, Om Kedareshwar temple and Satkhaluwa lake in Bansgadhi through Thakurdwara".

President Niraula said, "On 27th and 28th Bardia National Park jungle safari, elephants We have a plan to reach Karnali Chisapani by taking a safari and viewing Nepal's longest Geruwa Karnali Bridge.

Stating that they have coordinated the route and everything necessary for the cycling, President Niraula mentioned that interprovincial cyclists and international cyclists will also participate in the 'Tour De Thakurdwara'. 

“Our main objective is to work on connecting cycling with our culture and tourism. This program will also help to push for safe cycling in the region and expansion of cycle lanes in the city. said Niraula, president of the club. 

Program coordinator Pradeep Sapkota said that the purpose of 'Tour De Thakurdwara' cycle tour is to preserve tourism and culture in an environment-friendly manner. "Nepalgunj Cycling Club is conducting this program with the aim of promoting this area and helping the development of eco-tourism", Sapkota said, "The plan is to make cyclists visit local tourist destinations, taste local dishes and interact with local culture.

About 300 international cyclists and national cyclists from cities like Bareilly, Odisha, Lucknow, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Punjab, Nainitaal, Delhi and Kashmir will also be given a 'city safari' in the Tour De Thakurdwara'' cycling tour.