Dhangadi – Human nature and interests seem to have changed over time. There has been a change in the general human tendency to meet and have fun among family and limited relatives. Everyone has an increased desire to travel, have fun, take photos, make reels and tik tok.
In the last generation, it seems that traveling easily with everyone, be it relatives or friends, has become a lifestyle. Some in the style of domestic tourism, while others are traveling and enjoying themselves as external tourists.
Traveling is the best way to be happy and gain inner satisfaction. Along with having fun, being happy and feeling happy, traveling has also improved the economy. Recently, there has been an improvement in the development of internal tourism over external. Whether the destination to travel is within the district, within the municipality, or to neighboring districts, it is seen that there is a wide range of people traveling.
Among them, the destination that has been in the news recently is Birekhola Falls. It is located on the border of Badimalika Municipality 8 and 6 of Bajura. It is only 6 kilometers away from Bajura headquarters Martadi. It is reached after a 50-kilometer journey from neighboring district Achham.
The same Birekhola waterfall has become a destination for domestic tourists for a few years. Birekhola waterfall is an easy way for anyone to come and enjoy. It is a source of income for Badimalika 6, and a major destination for domestic tourists. From Asar to Kartik, Birekhola waterfall is the main center for visiting from children to adults.
With the onset of the rainy season, domestic tourism is becoming more attractive, says Ward Chairman of Badimalika 6 Krishna Bahadur Khadka. The ward has also been providing Rs 20 tickets for tourists who come to visit every day. There are many on Saturdays and Fridays, but the number of visitors is decreasing on the remaining days until Kartik, says Ward Chairman Khadka.
Birekhola waterfall is becoming a cool place for those who want to escape the heat, a place of joy and satisfaction for those who enjoy nature, and a fun destination for couples. Badimalika Municipality itself has put Birekhola Waterfall on the list of major destinations for domestic tourism development, says Mayor Amar Khadka. He says that plans are being made to make it more organized and attractive.
There is a record of more than a million people visiting it in a season. They go to the waterfall to observe and enjoy it, but anyone who travels by car does not miss it, even if it is to take photos. The waterfall falls from a height of a hundred meters. Since it is located next to the Sanfe Martadi road, it is also in the eyes of everyone.
Generally, most people in the district reach the waterfall to take photos. For about five years, this waterfall has been the talk of social media. Idreni falls in the waterfall that flows smoothly. Tourists enjoy bathing in the splashing water, some make TikToks, and some take photos. Since last year, Badimalika Municipality has built a wide road leading to the waterfall, a gate to enter the waterfall, a wooden bridge and railings at the bottom of the waterfall, and tin huts for sitting. This has attracted the attention of visitors even more.
Those who have reached it say that they feel happy when bathing in the cold water coming from the mountain above. It seems that the waterfall can become a tourist destination to beat the heat and relax, and it has the potential to attract not only domestic tourists, but also foreign tourists.
Those who have reached it have experienced heavenly bliss once. Those who have reached it, return only after spending hours. They take photos, make reel tiktok, swim, and enjoy the water flow. It seems that the school has organized internal tour programs to take them there.
It is sad that although the Veere Khola waterfall has played a great role in tourism promotion, the local level has not been able to take advantage of the waterfall due to some shortcomings in physical infrastructure and development.
If the tourist area can be managed in collaboration with the private sector, it will also help in economic development. Another local says that the arrival of tourists has increased recently as the waterfall is located near the Sanfe-Martadi road. The hotel shops in Rapak Bazaar, which are dry in winter, are also empty after Ashar.
Since the market area for locally produced cucumbers and chickens is also located in Rapak, the Birekhola Waterfall has become a good source of income for local traders. If the municipality can pay attention to the development of this destination in a timely manner, it will help in tourism development.
