News Summary
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- Organized by Ward No. 3 of Budhanilkantha Municipality, the Budhanilkantha/Shivapuri open trail race covering 15 kilometers will take place on Saturday.
- According to Ward Member Vikas Tamang, around 150 players, including men and women, will participate in the race.
- Ward Chairperson Akash Dhital said the event aims to promote domestic tourism and showcase the natural beauty of the region.
March 24, Kathmandu – With the objective of promoting domestic tourism, Ward No. 3 of Budhanilkantha Municipality is organizing the Budhanilkantha-Shivapuri open trail race scheduled for this Saturday, March 27.
Ward Member and race coordinator Vikas Tamang stated that approximately 150 participants, including both men and women, will compete in the event. The race distance is set at 15 kilometers.
The top three winners in both categories will receive cash prizes of NPR 40,000, NPR 25,000, and NPR 15,000 respectively. Fourth and fifth place finishers will each be awarded NPR 5,000 as a consolation prize.
Ward Chairperson Akash Dhital emphasized that the primary objective of this race is to promote tourism through sports. He said, “We aim to develop and promote domestic tourism through sports activities. Additionally, it is important to familiarize the general public with this area’s diversity, natural beauty, resources, facilities, and potential.”
The race will commence from Budhanilkantha Temple and pass through the national park gate, Ghum Katne, Chap Bhanjhyang, Mahadevthan, Shivapuri, Bagh Dwar, Deurali, Mulabari, Nagi Monastery, and finally return to the national park gate before concluding back at Budhanilkantha Temple.
