Chaubas is lying east of Dolalghat/Sunkoshi River and Wada no.4 of Bhumlu Rural Municipality, Kavre. It is interesting to place of hiking and 360-degree site viewing including top of the world, Gaurishankar, Rolawaling, Jugal, Dorjelakpa Glacier, Langtang, and Manaslu Himal. However, Chasubas is the roof of Bhumlu RM and it has been 40% Community forest manmade and natural.It should be utilized for tourism activities.

1. KATHMANDU ACADEMY OF TOURISM & HOSPITALITY
(Affiliated to Purbanchal University)
Rabi-Bhawan , Kathmandu
Master of Tourism Studies
Subject : Tourism Policies and Planning
Topic: A Tourism Plan for Chaubas-Patle, Kavre
Prepared by:
Upadesh Kunwar
Email : upadeshkunwor@gmail.com
MTS-III

2. Tourism Planning
Tourism Planning must aim at
Focusing on inclusive &
comprehensive development.
It includes physical resources,
strength of organizations ,
potentiality of tourism markets
& community support within a
destination.
Policy:
A set of ideas or a plan of what to
do in particular situations that
has been agreed to officially by
a group of people,
a business organization,
a government.

4. Kavrepalanchok
The subtropical climate
Elevation range of 280 meters to 3018 meters (Bethanchok
Narayanthan Danda)
The district consists of 13 Municipalities, out of which six
are urban municipalities and seven are rural municipalities
According to CBS, 2068, the total number of household is
80,720 with total population of 381,937 including the number of
male 182,936 (47.90%) and female is 199,001 (52.10%). The adult
literacy percentage is 62.77% and per capita income $1399.
Popular touristic destination ; Dhulikhel, Panauti,
Namobuddha, Balthali, Dolalghat and so on.
Kavrepalanchok district has great potential in raising its
local economy with tourism

5. Bhumlu Rural Municipality

6. Tourism is a medium of economic transformation of the
backward area.
Main objectives of the study/ Tourism plan are as follows:
To identify potentials to Tourism Resources/ Tourism
Product development at Chaubas-Patle, Kavre .
To formulate the Tour Packages
To recommend for future growth and development of
tourism in study area.

7. Chaubas-Patle Village
Chaubas ; Four way (Choubato) , Chyau and big stone
Chaubas is lies an east of Dolalghat/Sunkoshi River and wada
no.4 of Bhumlu Rural Municipality
Total households 529, total population 2501 and literacy
percentage is 78.72% (according to Bhumlu RM profile 2075 BS)
Cultural: Tamang and Pahari , Chhetri, Darjee and so on.
Chaubas is interesting place of hiking and 360 degree site
viewing including top of the world, Gaurishankar, Rolwaling,
Jugal, Dorjelakpa Glacier, Langtang and Manaslu Himal.
Agriculture and agri-forest ( 40% of community forest of total
land )
at Chaubas

8. Chaubas village tourism plan takes following resources as the
basis on which the whole planning document is prepared.
They are natural, cultural, man made, purpose build resources.
Natural Resources Cultural resources

9. Tourism Resources of Chaubas
Natural Resources
•Jungle or Pine forest
•Wildlife Flora & Fauna
•Hills, Mountains (Mt. Jugal Himal, Lantang Himal, Gaurishankar,
Siurani dada, Sanga swati dada various view point, landscape )
•Favorable Climate
•Vegetables, small streams, beautiful spots, view points

10. Tourism Product
Pine forest trekking
Yoga Hiking/ Camping Trail, Meditation too
Jungle walk, stream walking
Bird and wildlife watching
Canyoning
Rock Climbing, Mountain biking
Trial Running, wild fruit hunting
Back to Nature Tour
Natural therapy
Camping at Siurani dada Hiking (1775 – 2300 (approx.)

11. man-made resources are
Pine Forest Black Cardamom
Kiwi Farming Community Sahamill

12. Manmade resources of Chaubas Patle and Tourism Product are
Pine Forest travel
Organic Home Stay and Farmhouse
Hospital and School (For volunteer Tourism)
Agriculture / Agri-forest Tour
Agri-forest

13. Socio cultural resources of Chaubas village
Mulkharka Vimshen Temaple
Celebration of different Fest & festivals like Dashain, Tihar, Holi, Sivaratri,
Mage Shakranti, Chaite Dashain, Loshar, Teej, Yekadashi Mela etc.
Marriage ceremony, Barthabanda, Chhewor, Saptaha, Yekaha,
Rudri, Koti hom, Putti. Satyanarayan Pooja, Kul Pooja, Dewali etc.
Cultural Dance/Performances like Bhajan Kirtan, Khaidi, Dhohoroi, Rattaulee,
Shaman Dance etc.
Making of Khukuri, Hasiya (sickle), Kodalo, Kutto, Halo, Juwa, Nara, Doko,
Thunche, Namlo, Gundri, Bhakari, Mandro, Kuchho etc
Jatra, Mela, Haat bazaar
Traditional Organic farming
Traditional house, local Cuisine like Dalbhat tarkari, Dhedo, Gundruk, Sel roti,
Kodoko roti, Chhakyala etc Drinks like Mohi, Ti:n Paane (local alcohol), Local
Cow/buffalo milk etc
Animal husbandry

14. Socio-Cultural Activities at Chaubas Patle

15. Socio-cultural resources can be developed as following tourism
products at Chaubas Patle.
Pilgrimage Tour
Village Tour “Live like Village Festival”
Cultural Show; Experience the inexperienced
Live show of local manufacture tools as “Live show” n Jatra
Wine testing (local)
Organic Travel and Organic food tour
Village walking and Back to Village life
 Archeological Site Tour Gadhi hiking
Gadhi hiking Vimsethan Jatra

16. Agri Tourism at Chaubas-Patle
Kiwi farming / farm Tour
Black cardamom farming Tour
Organic farming Tour
Silks farming
Agri-forest activities Tour
Agri-forest farming activities

17. Agri Tourism Activities at Chaubas -Patle

18. Other potentials tourism products of Chaubas
Shamanism tourism
Tamang culture and Pahari language
Pine fresh air meditation
Khar-pakha Skiing
Organic foods
Social Tourism
Sport at Pine forest
Student Exchange Tourism
Photography Tourism
Shaman Dance

19. Accessibilities
Existing Road Network from Kathmandu to Chaubas
approx.75 km and walking from Tar to Chaubas (approx
walking time 2/3 hrs)

20. Accommodation Facilities at Chaubas Village
There are lodge at Chaubas Bazzar, Homestay, Farm house, local
restaurants and teashops.
Homestay

21. Amenities and other Facilities of Chaubas Village
Electricity
Communication
Health and Sanitation
Other facilities
Other facilities are stationary, mobile repair and
maintains, co-operative finance and police office
available here. No money exchange, no banking
facilities.

22. Formulation and Development of Tour Packages
1. Experience the rural lifestyle / Back to nature
5 N/ 6 D Tour
Day 1: Kathmandu to Chaubas.
explore Chaubas bazzer . Overnight at Kiwi Farmhouse(KFH)
Day 2: KFH, Patle to Magar Dada (2200 m approx.) Village and Himalayan range
like Mt. Everest , Rolawaling, Gaurishankar, Jugal, Dorjelakpa, Lantang, Manaslu.
O/ N at HomeStay
Day 3: Full day Organic Farm Tour . Kiwi farm, Organic Farm, Black Cardamom
Farm, Silk Farm. O/N at Kiwi Farm House
Day 4: Pine Forest Hiking from KFH to Gadhi Dada.
O/N at Homestay
Day 5: Full Day with Grandfather / Grandmother. And hear the story of him/her.
Or Village walking and Shaman Dance. O/N at Homestay
Day 6: After Breakfast back to Kathmandu via Kavre.
Cost By Jeep
Per Person (2 pax) $300
Perperson (4-5pax) $ 260
Above Cost Includes
•Kathmandu – Chaubas by Jeep
•3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) while on Home stay
•One guide (An eco-trained Government license holder an English speaking)
•1 porter between two members while on trek
•Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs, their lodging and
fooding
•All government taxes & Service Charge
•First aid Kit

23. 2. Organic Farm Tour
3D / 4 N Tour
Day 1: Kathmandu to Chaubas via Kavre. O/N at Kiwi Farmhouse
Day 2: Morning Short hiking for Siurani Dada. Explore Pahari
Village.
O/N at Camping
Day 3: Full day explore the Organic Farming like black Cardamom,
Kiwi, Traditional farming and taste Sisnu (stinging) ra Dhido.
O/N at Home Stay
Day 4: After Break fast Back to Kathmandu Via Chaubas, Bhumlu.
Cost By Jeep
Per Person (2 pax) $270
Perperson (4-5pax) $ 230
Above Cost Includes
•Kathmandu – Chaubas by Jeep
•3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) while on Home stay
•One guide (An eco-trained Government license holder an English speaking)
•Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs, their lodging and fooding
•All government taxes & Service Charge
•First aid Kit

24. 3. Story of Grandfather/mother Tour
3 Night / 4 Day Tour
Day 1: Kathmandu to Chaubas. O/N at Homestay
Day 2: Full Day with Grandfather / Grandmother. O/N at Kiwi Farmhouse
Day 3: To explore Pine Forest of Chaubas. O/N at Camping
Day 4: Back to Kathmandu
Note : Sisnu ra Dhido local food.
Cost By Jeep
Per Person (2 pax) $270
Perperson (4-5pax) $ 230
Above Cost Includes
•Kathmandu – Chaubas by Jeep
•3 meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) while on Home stay
•One guide (An eco-trained Government license holder an English speaking)
•Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs, their lodging and fooding
•All government taxes & Service Charge
•First aid Kit

25. Photography Tourism
Before Earthquake 2015, Village of Okhare, Pokhari, Kodkha, Patle

26. After earthquake, village and landscape from Magar dada viewpoint

27. International Visitor at Chaubas
From Switzerland From Australia
Potential visitor is Student groups and Thing of Interest people

28. Recommendation
Following points are recommended to support and achieve tourism benefits:
Local level tourism development plan must be formulated with participation of local
people, tourism stakeholders and private sectors by the concerned authorities.
Sustainable tourism development methods should be followed during tourism
development of the Chaubas Village.
Skill development and training program must be launched to increase tourism skills
and awareness of tourism.
View point should be developed at various place of study area, local museum, and
Agri-tourism family farms with homestay concept should be established.
Waste bins along the road side as well as hiking and trekking route, should be
established in study area.
Prohibitory signboards must be established in appropriate locations to control illegal
activities, pollutions and information on Do’s and Don’ts boards must be hanging.
A cyber and communication center and tourist information center must be
operated.
Effective promotion and marketing strategy must be developed including product
development and product formulation strategy with promotional materials and
marketing tools.
Chaubas tourism management mechanism must be set up for systematic and result
oriented tourism development, operation and its administration concerned with
sustainable tourism development plan.

29. View of Chaubas –Patale from Magar Dada view point

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