Aanapahara, a major tourist attraction in Aanbukhaireni Rural Municipality of Tanahun, has generated Rs 6 million in internal revenue over the past fiscal year. Located on the border of Wards 2 and 4, the site has become a popular destination for domestic tourists.
To attract more visitors, the rural municipality has developed a park at Aanapahara. According to Chairperson Shukra Chuman, an entry fee of Rs 50 is charged for locals and Rs 100 for outsiders. The municipality has invested Rs 20 million to construct various infrastructures to promote the site as a key tourist destination.
Situated along the Prithvi Highway, Aanapahara Park has increasingly become a rest stop for travelers. On public holidays and Saturdays, the area draws large crowds, with over a thousand visitors recorded on Saturdays alone, said Ward Chair Ash Bahadur Gurung.
He added that the site’s artistic rock carvings have become a major attraction. “The rural municipality has been developing this area as a tourist destination. Because it’s located along the highway, travelers often stop here to relax and enjoy the view,” Gurung said.
Artistic carvings on the rocks include images of Lord Ganesh, a mother and child, and a fairy near the waterfall, adding to the site’s beauty. To further attract visitors, the rural municipality launched a ‘Sky Walk’ on July 18 (Shrawan 3), with a ticket price of Rs 250. The Sky Walk was built at a cost of Rs 1.5 million.
The Sky Walk is about 50 meters high and 57 meters long, with a one-foot gap between each step. Located at the foothills of the Mahabharat mountain range near Chhimkeshwori, the Siumdi stream flows down to form the Aanapahara waterfall.
The municipality has prepared a detailed master plan to systematically develop the site, estimating a total budget of Rs 100 million. The plan includes building a Buddha statue, railings, parking facilities, and other infrastructures to enhance its appeal as a tourist destination.
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