May 15: Panchpokhari is one of the 100 tourist destinations selected by the federal government in Sindhupalchowk. Panchpokhari, situated at 4,150 meters above sea level, is rich in natural beauty. Panchpokhari is also near Kathmandu. Lately, Panchpokhari has become a popular and scenic tourist destination.

Panchpokhari Thangpal rural municipality, popularly known as Panchpokhari, is one of the 12 rural municipalities of Sindhupalchowk district

The rural municipality has carried out some important works using local resources. The rural municipality has taken forward the work of post-earthquake reconstruction, housing, health, education, electrification etc. The rural municipality claims that the results are starting to be seen now as education, health, drinking water, agriculture, tourism, and youth-targeted programmes have been given priority instead of roads.

Yangri and Panchpokhari tourist routes have been constructed here. Both these unpaved roads are being upgraded. The Panchpokhari ring road is being developed and upgraded rapidly.

Emphasis has been laid on quality education, said Uttam Mani Poudel, school inspector of the rural municipality. Earthquake resilient buildings have been constructed as the physical infrastructure of the school was destroyed by the earthquake of 2015.

Chief Administrative Officer of the rural municipality Dinesh Kumar Pokharel said that a nurse has been provided to each of the five schools.

For economic prosperity, work is being done to make the rural municipality a tourism hub and link the tourism business with the living standard of the people. Along with Panchpokhari, Amayangri, Diagran Cave, Dudhpokhari, Pemachal Garden Center, Raithaneshwari, Chojyo Danda, Habeli Naulingeshwari, Jugal Himal, Dorje Lakpa Himal, Yuva Peak, Panchpokhari Peak, Tilman Pass and other tourist places are being developed. The villagers said that rock climbing and paragliding have been successfully tested.