Mahabhir Waterfall, located in Tyamkemaiyum Rural Municipality, Bhojpur, is quickly becoming a popular tourist destination. Targeted efforts to preserve and develop the area have significantly boosted its appeal to both domestic and international visitors.
Situated in Ward No. 4, Nagi, the Mahabhir Waterfall cascades from a height of approximately 60 meters. Locals attribute its name to the past presence of cliff honeybees (known as “Mah” in Nepali) that used to inhabit the surrounding cliffs. The mesmerizing spray of water from the falls has become a magnet for tourists, drawing dozens of visitors daily. The waterfall is conveniently located about 29 kilometers from Bhojpur’s district headquarters and just 4.5 kilometers west of the rural municipality’s center. Improved road access has further increased the flow of tourists, according to residents.
Buddha Prasad Rai, a resident, emphasized that further promotion and infrastructure development could significantly boost the economic potential of the rural municipality. He noted that the waterfall sees a particularly high number of visitors during the summer months, with many people flocking to the site on weekends and public holidays.
“Mahabhir Waterfall is establishing itself as an attractive tourist center,” Rai said. “Dozens of people visit daily. If we can focus on more promotion, it could become a substantial economic resource for our rural municipality.”
The expansion of the Mid-Hill Highway, which connects the district headquarters of Bhojpur and Khotang’s Diktel, has also contributed to the increasing number of visitors. The waterfall is located just 2.5 kilometers off the main highway, making it a convenient stop for travelers.
Chief Administrative Officer Biken Paudel highlighted that the rural municipality has been working on improving access to the waterfall and constructing necessary structures to cater to tourists. The municipality aims to link tourism with economic growth, recognizing the potential of Mahabhir Waterfall as a significant tourist destination.
“Mahabhir Waterfall is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination,” Paudel said. “We have focused on its development and conservation and plan to continue enhancing it in the future.”
Vice-Chairperson Ramadevi Rai stated that the rural municipality is committed to developing Mahabhir Waterfall as a key tourist attraction. With abundant natural resources and tourism potential, Temkemaiyung aims to advance tourism in tandem with agricultural development.
“There are many tourist spots here, and we are working to develop them alongside agriculture,” Vice-Chairperson Rai said. “Mahabhir Waterfall is being developed as a well-established tourist destination, and we are working to make it even more organized.”
The rural municipality has also prioritized the development of other tourist sites within its jurisdiction, including plans to extend hiking trails to facilitate easy access for tourists.
Ward Chairperson Harkaraj Rai reported that the number of visitors to Mahabhir Waterfall has increased significantly due to ongoing conservation and development efforts. Improved road access has played a crucial role in boosting tourist numbers, and the municipality remains committed to the systematic development of all tourist sites within the ward.
