The renowned literary monthly Madhupark, published by Gorkhapatra Corporation, now features a special edition of Bandipur, dubbed the “Queen of Hills.” At a formal ceremony on Sunday, the special issue, named “Bandipur Special,” was introduced.
The publication was jointly unveiled by social workers Namaste Lalbhumi and Shivalal Pradhan, Gorkhapatra Executive Chair Bishnu Prasad Subedi, Madhupark Editor Tribhuwan Wagle, Bandipur Rural Municipality Chair Surendra Bahadur Thapa, and Visit Bandipur Year Coordinator Baish Bahadur Gurung.
‘Madhupark’ Launched
The Jestha 2082 edition has 112 pages instead of the standard 80. It includes a wide range of books, autobiographies, and images that highlight the rich history, culture, festivals, nature, architecture, way of life, and identity of Bandipur. Among the contributions are pieces from 40 authors who attended Madhupark’s National Literary Creation Conference in Bandipur last year.
Editor Tribhuwan Wagle highlighted the edition’s literary merits and the effective fusion of culture and tourism, underscoring the edition’s meticulous work. In her expression of gratitude, Bandipur Rural Municipality Chair Thapa emphasized how the matter advances Bandipur’s tourism potential and cultural identity.
With sites like Tundikhel, Martyr’s Park, Siddha Cave, Thanimai and Bindabasini Temples, Mini Great Wall, Raniban, and Ramkot, Bandipur is a heritage-rich destination. Homestays, goat research facilities, silk production, beekeeping, and mushroom growing are additional highlights.
The traditional dress and traditions of ethnic groups such as the Gurungs, Magars, and Newars make them even more appealing to tourists. A cable car service that runs from Baralthok to Thuldhunga, 8 km from Dumre, now makes it easier for tourists to get to Bandipur, which is only a 7-minute drive away.
