Umbrella Street in Patihani has become one of the area’s most popular tourist spots. The Rapti river and the adjacent Chitwan National Park are crowded with people taking pictures and recording TikTok videos while lounging beneath the umbrella.
The ‘Umbrella Street’ tourism infrastructure was created last year by investing 18.6 million rupees in Patihani of Bharatpur Metropolitan City-22 after the authorities classified the region as a new tourist spot. Bishnu Mahato, who is Ward Chairperson estimated that 4,300 people visited Umbrella Street alone on Saturday. The entrance fee has been set at Rs 20 per individual.
The Umbrella Street, which opened on February 13, 2020, was forced to close due to a coronavirus pandemic. It has finally restarted as of October 30. The number of domestic visitors visiting Umbrella Street is continuously increasing. Domestic visitors from Pokhara, Kathmandu, Gorkha, and Biratnagar visit the region and tourists from Chitwan and other districts.”
List of the Most Popular Umbrella Streets in Nepal:
1. Pokhara’s Umbrella Street
Umbrella Street in Pokhara is another popular location for film and Tik Tok creators. It is located at the entry gate of Skate Park in Pokhara, Buddha Chowk-10. Some tables have been set up on the right side of the street for guests to have coffee or tea with their relatives and friends.
It attracts a significant number of locals, particularly on Saturday. ‘No Smoking Zone’ signboards have been placed on the walls. It also has bike parking signboards. There is also a photo zone on the ceiling swing.
Umbrella Street has also been built near Pokhara’s Phewa Lake, where visitors can see the entire lake. They can also go sailing or paragliding. There is also a man-made half-moon where visitors can sit and snap lovely photos.
2. Chitwan’s Umbrella Street
This is the first Umbrella Street in Nepal. It is located in Patihani, close to the Rapti River. Patihani is a popular tourist destination in Chitwan, where visitors see the wild birds and animals of the Chitwan National Park.
This street has about 480 colourful hanging umbrellas that provide a serene atmosphere for guests. The road is made more appealing with a fountain and incredible artwork.
It provides a spectacular view of the sunset. Visitors can also go on a Jeep safari or go boating. The Tharu are a significant ethnic group in this area.
3. Dharan’s Umbrella Street
This street was constructed at Bagarkot, Dharan. It is only one kilometre distant from Bhanu Chowk. Visitors can get here simply by personal automobile or auto-rickshaw. Here are some colourful umbrellas. It attracts a considerable number of visitors from the nearby region.
The magnificent beauty and brilliant colour of the location attract more people. If you are in Nepal, you must go here.
4. Kathmandu Umbrella Street
This popular tourist attraction in Kathmandu was built by the Kathmandu Metropolitan City’s Ward No.22 office and the Sankata Club. It is situated near the New Road Gate and is a 5-minute walk from the old bus park.
Over 400 multicoloured umbrellas are just over the road at the Sankata temple. Every day, it was visited by a huge number of locals. It was also a popular spot for TikTok and video creators. Within a few days of installing multicoloured umbrellas over the street of the new road, it became popular on social media.
As a result, this location began to attract many local visitors daily. Locals faced transportation and traffic management issues due to many tourists. At the same time, there was a danger of the coronavirus spreading. As a result, it was promptly removed (within 10 days). But unfortunately, it is closed permanently now after January 3 2021.
Tourism, Arrangements and Activities
Patihani has eight large hotels & more than twelve modest hotels.
The Ministry of Culture, Civil Aviation and Tourism has contributed 10 million rupees, Bharatpur Metropolitan City has invested 7.1 million rupees, & Ward office has invested 1.5 million rupees in the infrastructure.
There are about 520 umbrellas, 10 artistic canvases, and a spot to watch the sunset is constructed. Similarly, there are several arrangements for visitors to see the Tamortal lakes, Kamalpokhari (lotus pond), and Lamital, as well as ride on a vehicle safari, stroll, and elephant safari. In the Ghatgai region, guests can also take a bullock cart trip.
Visitors can also visit the Chitwan National Park’s breeding centre crocodile at Kasara. The vehicle safari drives through the park to reach the elephant breeding centre at Sauraha.
During the safari trip, tourists can also see animals such as bears, one-horned rhinos, tigers, deer, & antelopes.
This location is unique for visitors as they can enjoy boating on the Rapti River, seeing crocodiles and birds, and learning about the traditional lifestyle and culture of the Bote & Tharu populations. Visitors can also try these villages’ indigenous cuisine.
Conclusion
These famous umbrella street tourist attractions in Nepal are unique concepts to attract tourists in Nepal. It has increased the popularity of very remote places in Nepal worldwide. You must also visit these places if you plan to visit Nepal once.
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