The historic Rajarani lake is increasingly becoming a major tourist attraction in Morang with a booming popularity and the introduction of Home Stay schemes.

The Rajarani Home Stay Management Committee Secretary, Bishnu Kumar Magar, said the drought of tourists has not hit Rajarani although it is traditionally an off-season. The number of visitors to Rajarani lake along with many of those wanting to get a taste of the classic ambience of Home Stay is increasing by the day.

The Rajarani lake is located at the Chure area of Lotang – Bhogateni municipality. The added gloss of the natural environment around it is drawing holidaymakers from Biratnagar, Dharan, Damak and Dhankuta among other places in the country.

The tourists not only arrive to observe the lake and book a night or more for Home Stay, but to watch various kinds of the species of birds, according to Rajarani Lake Conservation Committee advisor, Dilliman Tamang.

“The Home Stay has contributed hugely in increasing the arrival of tourists,” Tamang said. The lake straddles around 32 hectares of area and is located 40 km north of district headquarters.

Committee Chairman, Gyani Maya Magar, said the tourists were also briefed on the traditional dances and culture. The tourists are also treated with sumptuous traditional dishes along with type of accommodation they seek. RSS