Ghyangswara Park: The Ultimate Peaceful Nature Destination in Nepal

• Umesh Thapa
• Oct 15, 2025
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Ghyangswara Park: The Ultimate Peaceful Nature Destination in Nepal

Ghyangswara Park is a historical, religious, and tourist area located in Panchakanya Rural Municipality-4 of the district of Nuwakot.

It has started to become a favorite of domestic tourists. Since Ghyangswara, located at a distance of 36 kilometers from the federal capital, Kathmandu, and the center of the district.

At an altitude of 2,200 meters, the arrival of tourists has increased during the winter season to observe the panoramic view from a high place.

The rural municipality chairman, Tej Bahadur Tamang (Ramesh), informed that hundreds of domestic tourists are currently arriving at the place daily.

According to him, Panchakanya Rural Municipality is removing bushes and shrubs through the Prime Minister’s Employment Program and constructing necessary infrastructure as a religious and tourist area.

“With the construction of the Bhume Devi Temple, playground, and homestay, along with the necessary infrastructure to attract tourists, around 1,000 domestic tourists are coming from Nuwakot.

And surrounding areas daily for forest feasts, excursions, and various formal programs,” said Chairman Tamang. “Economic activities, including consumption and the purchase and sale of local agricultural produce, have also become active.”

With the Prime Minister’s Employment Program, the rural municipality has built a park with statues of martyrs who lost their lives during the armed conflict and planted tea plants with the labor of the residents of the municipality.

The place, which is in the form of a valley, has green tea gardens, water, electricity, toilets, free internet, and attractive ‘selfie points’ for those who want to make photos and videos, said local Purushottam Khadka.

“With the increase in the arrival of domestic tourists, its promotion is also being done.

Since it is close to Kathmandu, those looking for an open space can come here, and homestays are in operation with arrangements for lunch and food made from local agricultural produce.

In addition, the sale of local produce has increased, and the income of the houses and hotels has also increased,” he said.

Chairman Tamang informed that the rural municipality has built and brought into operation houses with government investment. “Attractive hotels, restaurants, and houses are also being built by the private sector.

The rural municipality has been facilitating the operation of houses and the construction of infrastructure. This has helped the locals focus on earning money,” he said.

Chairman Tamang said that Ghyangswara, which is spread over an area of ​​150 ropanis, is known as an open valley with an altitude of 1,700 to 2,200 meters.

He said that the trekking route to the Ganesh temple at the highest point has been built from the middle of the tea garden, which has increased its importance as a pilgrimage site for Hindus and Buddhists.

Although there is a well-maintained road with blacktop to Lakuri Bhanyang, the center of Panchakanya rural municipality, there are about five km of rural road, so the rural municipality is requesting the federal government for assistance in building more infrastructure, including a well-maintained road in that place, Chairman Tamang mentioned.

Accordingly, Tamang said that Nepali Congress spokesperson Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, who is a member of the House of Representatives representing the same seat, has shown interest in the infrastructure construction with the idea of ​​turning the under-construction playground into a multi-purpose stadium.

Congress spokesperson Dr. Mahat had committed to taking the initiative in constructing additional infrastructure, including the construction of well-maintained roads and, preservation of the Bhumesthan temple.

And the construction of the playground as a multi-purpose stadium, in line with the vision of Ghyangswaram Rural Municipality, which is becoming an attractive center for tourism.

Chairman Tamang informed that he has assured that the necessary budget will be provided in the coming fiscal year to complete the idea of ​​​​systematizing the structures here, as it is possible to enjoy the picturesque environment while observing the snow ranges of Nuwakot and the surrounding districts.

Locals say that benefits have been taken from Kakani, Suryachaur, and Shivpuri National Park in Nuwakot, as well as Ghyangswara, recently, for tourism promotion.

Location of Ghyangswara Tourist Park

Ghyangswara Tourist Park, located in the Panchakanya Rural Municipality of the Nuwakot district, has now become an attractive destination for picnics. The number of domestic tourists has increased significantly, especially during the winter season.

Located at an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level, this park offers a breathtaking view of the Himalayas. The main attraction of Ghyangswara is the mountain range visible from here.

Along with its natural beauty, this place provides a pleasant environment for picnics and strolls. Another interesting aspect of this area is tea cultivation. The tea garden, spread over an area of ​​about 320 ropanis, has further attracted tourists.

An excellent place for sports and entertainment, Ghyangswara Park also has a sports field, which encourages tourists to stay active while wandering. The rural municipality has given special priority to this place for sports and cultural activities.

Main Attraction of the park

Effect of promoting domestic tourism. The increasing arrival of domestic tourists during the season has also encouraged local businesses and hotels.

Ghyangswara Tourist Park has become a proud destination not only for Panchakanya Rural Municipality but also for the entire Nuwakot district.

Those who visit this park can experience the cool mountain air, lush green tea gardens, and local culture up close.

The local body has developed and promoted it through the Prime Minister’s Employment Program and is making further plans.

Thus, this area, where natural beauty and cultural and sports activities can be experienced in one place, has become a model for tourism development in Nuwakot.