Surkhet, Aug. 3 -- Two weeks ago, Keshav Pokhrel from ward 2 of Ghorahi Sub-Metropolitan City in Dang district visited Rara with his family of five.

"There's no doubt about Rara's beauty-it mesmerises anyone who sees it," he said. "But after experiencing the rough and risky road journey and the lack of proper accommodation and food options there, you don't feel like coming back."

Suraj DC from ward 6 of Birendranagar Municipality in Surkhet returned a week ago after visiting Rara with nine friends.

"Rara is a place everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime," he said. "But there's barely any phone network, no good hotels to stay in, and the dreadful condition of the Karnali Highway makes the journey unbearable."

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