Tourists who reach Siradanda in Ajirkot by vehicle then walk for 5 hours to reach Nagepokhari.
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Travelers who have become exhausted after a 5-hour uphill journey forget their fatigue after seeing the enchanting view of Nagepokhari. Nagepokhari in Ajirkot-1, which can be reached by crossing an area devoid of human habitation from Sirandanda, has recently become a favorite of nature-loving tourists.
The Buddha and Ganesh Himal ranges are visible from this area. The lake, located at an altitude of 3200 meters above sea level, has not only attracted tourists, but has also increased its importance.
According to religious beliefs, a rare snake that possesses nectar lives in a secret cave of Mount Kailash. The locals of this area believe that this pond was formed by the nectar water rained by the serpent god. It was called 'Naqupokhari', meaning a pond formed by water (Q) that rained from the sky (Na). It is said that it was called Nagepokhari after the fair started on Nag Panchamim. Narjung Gurung of Ajirkot-1 said that it is also considered an important area in terms of biodiversity and wetlands. ‘This is a religious place, a big fair is held on Nag Panchami,’ he said. ‘Earlier, Nagepokhari was crowded only during the fair, but now the number of tourists has started increasing.’ He said that four types of red, white, pink and blue Laliguras are found in the Nagepokhari area.
Tourists who come to escape the heat also reach Nagepokhari. Tourists from Chitwan, Kathmandu, Lamjung, and Tanahun are currently reaching Nagepokhari.
Tourists who have reached Siradanda in Ajirkot by car can reach Nagepokhari after walking for 5 hours from here. Ajirkot Chairman Deepak Devkota said that the rural municipality is building various infrastructures for the systematic development of Nagepokhari. ‘There is a porter house in this area, we are managing drinking water,’ he said, ‘There is no private land, since it is a national and community forest, there are complications despite many attempts to reduce the issue of occupancy rights through investors.’
He also said that the Buddha Himal Himalchuli Great Circuit Trail is being developed through Nagepokhari. ‘We are aware that a motorway should not be brought to this area,’ he said, ‘The rural municipality is focusing on improving the pastures of this area and building various structures for the convenience of tourists.’
Madan Mohan Shandilya, head of the Division Forest Office, says that the Nagepokhari area is also being protected in terms of biodiversity.
