Jalpa Devi Cable Car Project to Boost Tourism and Economy in Far-Western Nepal

Kailali. When the Karnali River, Nepal's longest, flowing from above, reaches Chisapani in Kailali, it seems to pause for a moment to admire its own beauty. The Chisapani bridge, standing on a pillar above the river, sways with the wind, reflecting a wonderful dialogue between nature and technology. The river's whisper, the surrounding green hills, and the view of the bridge add to its beauty, easily captivating anyone who reaches here.

Not just the small geography of Chisapani, nature has given a lot to the Far-West, but for years those gifts have remained within the limits of potential. Therefore, a question has remained unanswered here for decades—can the natural resources here ever become a basis for prosperity? In recent days, however, some efforts have begun from both government and private sectors to answer that. One of the ambitious projects among those efforts is the Jalpa Devi Cable Car.