The attraction of domestic tourists is increasing at Rumsii Homestay (homestay) located in Vyas Municipality-14 of the Tanahun district. The organic food, natural beauty, and rural lifestyle have contributed to the growing interest of domestic tourists.
The tradition here is to welcome tourists with organic food, local chicken dishes, and a dance of the Magar community. Santosh Rana Magar, the chairman of the homestay management committee, mentioned that guests are often influenced by the rural setting, family atmosphere, and local food.
According to him, this village, located an hour’s drive from Damauli, is becoming a popular destination for domestic tourists. The Gandaki Province government had declared Rumsi village as a model village under the Chief Minister’s Innovation Partnership Program.
The provincial government invested NPR 6.5 million, and Vyas Municipality invested NPR 3.5 million for the establishment and operation of the homestay. Under this project, tourism promotion programs have been conducted in 110 households, and homestay infrastructure has been developed in 30 households, as informed by Chairman Rana Magar.
Ward Chairman of Vyas-14, Kaji Man Shrestha, stated that this place has recently started developing as a tourist destination for domestic visitors. He mentioned, “Those who want to enjoy the rural environment will love visiting here.”
Vyasa Municipality’s Mayor Baikuntha Neupane informed that tourism promotion was done by declaring Rumsi village as a model village through the Chief Minister’s Innovation Partnership Program. He explained that the preservation of the village’s historical, religious, cultural, and natural heritage will be ensured while developing it as a model settlement.
He further mentioned, “Through tourism and agricultural activities, we aim to make Rumsi a beautiful, peaceful, prosperous, and safe tourist destination while enhancing social harmony and economic development.”
Sabin Lamichhane from Damauli, who visited the Rumsi Homestay, mentioned that the warm welcome from the homestay operators, the organic food, and the natural beauty made his visit delightful. He emphasized that local governments should continue promoting tourism while creating employment opportunities.
