Zipline Launches for the First Time in Solukhumbu
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- Nechasalyan Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu has launched a 550-meter-long zipline for the first time at Gouritap.
- Vice Chairperson Bina Rai stated that the municipality invested NPR 8 million to develop five types of recreational facilities including the zipline.
- The municipality has arranged for 70 percent of the total income to go to the local government and 30 percent to the Bhedikhore community forest.
April 21, Solukhumbu – Nechasalyan Rural Municipality in Solukhumbu has inaugurated its first-ever zipline at Gouritap. Located at an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters above sea level on the border with Pattleko, the tourist site has been developed to promote tourism.
Chairperson Dhanjan Rai explained that infrastructure has been built in this tourist area with the goal of attracting both domestic and international tourists to generate income for local residents, support tourism promotion in neighboring districts and local units, and contribute to rural tourism growth.
Vice Chairperson Bina Rai shared that the municipality spent NPR 8 million to establish five types of adventure and recreational facilities – zipline, cycling, swimming, climbing, and a viewpoint.
According to Sujan Sharma, engineer at the infrastructure development division of Nechasalyan Rural Municipality, the municipality signed an agreement with Kalika Construction Services on August 27, 2025 (B.S. 2082 Shrawan 11) to implement the project. The plan was completed as scheduled by March 2026 (B.S. 2082 Chaitra) and officially handed over to the municipality on April 13, 2026 (B.S. 2083 Baishakh 1), coinciding with the New Year celebration, when the 550-meter zipline was inaugurated.
Chairperson Rai inaugurated the zipline on April 13, 2026, marking the New Year’s Day in the Nepali calendar. Over 100 participants took part in the adventurous zipline activity during the trial run on that day and enjoyed the experience.
The zipline, constructed at Gouritap on the boundary between Nechasalyan Rural Municipality-1 and Solududhkunda Municipality-8 Pattleko, is now operational. The municipality plans to maintain regular operations by inviting tenders and assigning management to authorized organizations.
The municipality has arranged for 70 percent of the total revenue generated to be allocated to the local government and 30 percent to the Bhedikhore community forest. From the Pattleko and Gouritap areas in Solukhumbu, visitors can view stunning Himalayan ranges including Mount Everest. This region has recently been developing into a significant tourism hub.