Rocks, ridges, and recreation: The geotourism renaissance in Dhaubadi area of Gandaki province, western Nepal

• Autorzy: Lamsal Sunil , Dhakal Ashok , Maharjan Suman , Paudyal Kabi Raj

Identyfikatory

DOI

10.7494/geotour.2024.3-4(78-79).39

• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This study aims to assess new and known sites along the Kawasoti–Dhaubadi–Dedgaun–Kaligandaki route for geotourism potential based on regional geology, geomorphology, and socio-cultural factors. This study includes the methods to identify geosites, geoheritage, and geomorphosites of the area by field visits including data collection and mapping. It explores the diverse tectonic zones including Dun Valley, Siwalik and the Lesser Himalaya bound by significant tectonic features like the Central Churia Thrust, the Main Boundary Thrust, and the Devachuli Thrust. The presence of plant fossils in Siwalik and Gondwana rocks, the renowned Dhaubadi iron deposit, and coal seem to enhance the geotourism potential. The Ramche landslide can be emphasized as a site for landslide research. The region features from the lowland of Narayani River with the Chitwan National Park to the Ghoral Conservation Area at high hill morphology. The captivating experiences of the Dhaubadi area’s changing climate, panoramic mountain views, and the Kali Gandaki River enhance its charm parallelly with cultural and historical sites like Maharajathan, Devachuli temples, and Rudrapurgadi. The unique culture of the Tharu and Magar community and trekking sites like Dhaubadi and Devachuli hills boost the potential of the area. Overall, the study highlights the Dhaubadi area’s geotourism scenarios and proposed for in-situ geoconservation and geoparks development.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

geotourism; ecotourism; geoheritage conservation; Dhaubadi; Devachuli; Gandaki

PL

geoturystyka; ekoturystyka; Nepal

• Wydawca: Wydawnictwa AGH ; Stowarzyszenie Naukowe im. Stanisława Staszica
• Czasopismo: Geotourism / Geoturystyka
• Rocznik: 2024
• Tom: nr 3-4 (78-79)
• Strony: 39--54
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 25 poz., rys., zdj.

Twórcy

autor

Lamsal Sunil

• Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

autor

Dhakal Ashok

• Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

autor

Maharjan Suman

• Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

autor

Paudyal Kabi Raj

• Central Department of Geology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal

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Uwagi

Opracowanie rekordu ze środków MNiSW, umowa nr POPUL/SP/0154/2024/02 w ramach programu "Społeczna odpowiedzialność nauki II" - moduł: Popularyzacja nauki i promocja sportu (2025).