As the number of tourists increases, star hotels are being added recently, but the crowd in Nepalgunj market has decreased in the evening.
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Nepalgunj, the 'gateway' city of western Nepal, which is the main gateway to Lumbini, Karnali and 25 districts in the Far West, is visited by thousands of tourists even from the neighboring country of India. As the number of tourists increases, star hotels are being added recently, but the crowd in the bazaar has decreased in the evening.
The businessmen here have not even made efforts to make the night market of Nepalgunj running. A decade and a half ago, the market was supposed to open till 11 pm in view of the 'street food lane'. But it could not continue .
It was agreed to allow the market to open till 11:00 p.m., which was launched with the aim of promoting Raithane dishes without affecting peace and security. But that too happened only for a while . The night market could not come into operation due to the lack of practice of opening the market at night. Now the market starts to close around 9 pm . All businesses except casinos are closed when customers come from bordering countries.
Sriram Sigdel, president of Nepal Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Natta), said, "It is necessary to meet the minimum requirements with the development of tourism infrastructure from the night market." Even if only the food lane can be operated at night, Nepalgunj will be more vibrant.' According to him, it is necessary to 'brand and promote' the local taste in an integrated manner.
Bhim Ranabhat, secretary general of Banke Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that there are various stages of night market management and every businessman and professional should emphasize on quality. The night market should be led by bringing annual policies and programs from the local municipality. Service industries in urban areas now need to run packages He said, "After the market is operational, security should also be guaranteed." Krishna Prasad Shrestha, President of the Consumer Protection Forum, said that the government should be serious about the night market and proceed with the plan. He said that there is a need for an initiative from the government to provide essential services 24 hours a day according to international standards.
