Rafting in Tamakoshi can boost local tourism

Tamakoshi River that flows from Gauri Shanker Himalaya can become a focus of attraction for foreign tourists if rafting sports is promoted with purpose, feel tourism entrepreneurs of the district.

The Tamakoshi river is considered important for the purpose of electricity generation is also suitable for rafting. If rafting could be introduced in the region at commercial level, the tourism industry is bound to grow.

This will in turn strengthen the economic standard of locals there, point out tourism entrepreneurs. Rafting sport should be introduced from Singati bazar to Tamakoshi bazar to Mathali to Devitaar up to Chatara.

Currently, those coming for rafting include tourists from America, England and France.