MODULE: PLANNING STUDIO II

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN

OF MARPHA VILLAGE, MARPHA,
MUSTANG

PRESENTED BY:
M.Sc. Urban Planning
063 Batch
CHAPTER I
BACKGROUND

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Background
A Small linear settlement with few many households
along the trek route to the Upper Mustang with dry and
semi-arid climate.
 Mid-way of the trek route, the village upholds the
characteristic of the intermediate halt place for tourist.
 Along the route to the Muktinath Temple.
 These tourist activities have already invited lots of
tertiary activities like Souvenir Shop, Restaurant, Hotels
within the village stretch.
 Renowned for the apple farming.

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Recently the highway is being laid out along the
village.
The highway may stand out as the threat to the trek
route vis-à-vis the tourism within Marpha.
This may be the great opportunity to the village so far
as the market of apple and its products is concerned.
The infrastructure, services, facilities and activities
within the village boundary seems to be limited in
comparison to the strength of the population within
the village
As a result of which people are out-migrating for job
opportunities and better facilities.
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Lots of opportunities within the village
development committee boundary so far as the
improvement of tourism infrastructure is
concerned regardless to the intervention of the
highway.
Can be improved by manifold introducing
appropriate infrastructure – physical as well as
social.
Marpha worriedly requires the planning
intervention, so it could be the right time to
introduce the Physical Environment Development
Plan for Marpha. 5
Goal & Objectives

The main goal

To upgrade the living standards of the people and
their overall welfare.

Objectives
To improve the economic condition
To improve the physical environment
To strengthen the socio-cultural settings
To improve the environmental condition
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Scope

Preparation of Physical Development Plan of

Marpha village and the different sectoral plans
such as Infrastructure Development Plan, Social
Development Plan, and Tourism Development
Plan.
Plans are made in close consultation with the
local community through a series of community
meetings held in the village itself.
The development plans made tries to cover all
the development aspirations of the community.
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The plans also include the study and analysis of
existing physical, environmental, socio-economic,
cultural and religious scenario of the village and
identifying the prominent problems and issues in the
village.
The most prominent problems are prioritized and a
resource plan along with multi-sectoral investment plan
is prepared.
For the guidance of planned growth of the village, a
landuse plan is prepared supported by building and
planning byelaws.
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Limitation
The method of systematic sampling in every third
house was carried out for the socio-economic
survey but the collection of data in every third
house was not possible due to the migration of
house owner and others being busy in their farm.
Similarly, the collection of household data for the
physical infrastructure and services was not
possible due to the similar reasons as above.

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The primary data is collected by the method of
observation and sampling methods so there
could be some percentage of errors, which
should be tested and verified while using this
data.
The collection of secondary data and
consultation with various line agencies was not
possible because the study time felt during the
festive season (Dashain).

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Rationale of the study
The site being at the foot of beautiful mountain
ranges such as Dhaulagiri and Annapurna.
The first academic exercise in Planning Studio
II of M.Sc. in Urban Planning, Pulchowk
Campus to be carried planning out in
mountainous region.

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The other significant factors are:
Till now no development plans have been prepared for
this village.
To boost the economic sector with emphasis upon
maximizing and creating environments for the better
performance of the major economic sectors - tourism and
horticulture with special concerns for apple farming.
The need to control migration of young manpower with
developmental potentials of this area.
The lack of infrastructure for further tourism
development
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CHAPTER 2
THE STUDY AREA

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Location
Mustang district of Dhaulagiri zone in
Western Development Region (WDR) of
Nepal.
The geographical location of Marpha
village is 28º45’ North latitude and 83º42’
East longitude.
Among the 16 villages of Mustang District,
Marpha Village Development Committee
(VDC) is one of them.
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 MUSTANG
DISTRICT

DHAULAGIRI ZONE

MARPHA VDC

MARPHA
VILLAGE

LOCATION PLAN OF THE STUDY AREA 15

Topography/ Physiography
Altitude of 2650 m on a fluvial terrace
along the right river bank of the Kali
Gandaki.
The village leans against an extremely
steep mountain slope, whose niche-like
shape protects the settlement from the
wind

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Geology and soils
At the mountain side of the village there
is a 3500 m high and steep slope of solid
dark metamorphic rock.
At its base, the slope is mantled by relicts
(geological formation) of Pleistocene lake
sediments.

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Climate
Marpha’s climate is dry, semi-arid, receiving an
average annual precipitation of only about
350mm (Blumenberg 12), and the area
experiences two distinct seasons of a warm
summer and a cold, dry winter (Blumenberg 14).
The region is also known for the strong winds
that begin to whip through the valley every day
around 11:00am. In Marpha these winds reach
an average of 10-15m/s (Blumenberg 12).

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In Regional Context

Among the 16 villages of Mustang District,

Marpha Village Development Committee (
VDC) is one of them.
This district is surrounded by Manang district
in east, Dolpa district in west, Mygadi district
in south and Tibetan Plateau in the north.
This district is linked with Beni Jomsom
highway.

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In Regional Context……
Marpha is connected with Ghasa in the South
and Muktinath in the North along this
highway. Marpha is connected with the outer
world by the small air strip at Jomsom,
Marpha VDC.
The local mode of transportation of
commodities from Tiplyang to Marpha is mule
whereas the daily goods and construction
material is transported to Marpha from
Pokhara through aircraft.
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CHAPTER 3
STUDY METHOD

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STAGE – I: Data Collection
All pertinent data were collected from two main
sources.
Secondary Data Collection
Primary Data Collection
◦ Direct Observation
◦ Sample Study
◦ Door to Door Survey
Community Consultation/ Meeting
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STAGE – II: Compilation and Analysis of Data
Data Entry & Processing
Analysis of Problems
STAGE – III: Preparation of Proposed
Development Plans
Infrastructure Dev. Plans
Tourism Dev Plans
 Studio Output
Report Preparation and Presentation
Project Proposal
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CHAPTER 4
EXISTING CONDITION AND
ANALYSIS

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 Social Infrastructure Services
Educational Institution
S.No. Types of School No. of Schools
1 Primary School 2
2 Lower Secondary School 1
3 Secondary School 1
4 Boarding School 1
Total 5

• low quality of education is due to poor standard of the existing

schools on one hand and inadequate government support, lack of
trained teachers and physical facilities in the schools on the other
hand.
• Local residents are depending on universities and Colleges of
Pokhara for higher level education. 27
 Literacy Rate
Illiterate
17 Under SLC
15 7% 2% %
SLC
%
Intermediate
Bachelor
Masters

17
% 43
% Migration

12% Marpha
10% Jomsom
Pokhara
Kathmandu
12% Foreign_Country
62%

4
%

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 Language Type of Family
30 40
% %
Nuclear
Thakali
Joint
60
70 Nepali %
%

Religion Work Place of Family Member

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Marpha
% Buddhist
10% 12%
Jomsom
Pokhara
Hindu Kathmandu
12% Foreign_Country
62%

4
73 %

% 29
Health Services
There is one Health post at ward no. 1.
This health post serves only primary healthcare.
So local residents are depending on the Health centers at
Jomsom and Pokhara.
Major Problems associated with Health Post
◦ The health post is facing the following problems:
◦ Lack of Drugs (medicine)
◦ Absence of staffs in Health Post
◦ Physical Infrastructure
◦ Financial Problem
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Sports & Recreational Centre
PicnicSpot: There is one picnic spot at the side of
Kaligandaki River.
Nepal Japan Friendship Park (Miteree Park ) This
park is located at the side of Marpha settlement which is
built in 2004.
Marpha Meditation Centre: This meditation centre is
located at centre of the settlement, in Gumba.
City Hall
There are two city halls in Marpha settlement.
Marpha Sabhagriha ( Well equipped with about 1000
seats)
Town Hall (Kot Ghar- 500 seats ) 31
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 SPORT GROUND

MARPHA MULTI PURPOSE HALL

MARPHA CITY 33
Migration
The V.D.C. is facing the problem of eroding local
tradition and culture due to the migration.
Culture and tradition of the area has been well
preserved by the locals.
Large number of people is migrating towards different
parts of the country i.e Pokhara, Jomsom, Bhimad,
Kathmandu etc
Festivals
The main festivals are ‘Fagu’, ‘Fobejhomji’ and the
‘Lamadance’. These all of these festivals have their
own cultural & historical importance.
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Community Participation
Mukhiya system is existing in the community.
Mukhiyas perform their work in democratic way
together with the government bodies.
Other community organizations are Milijuli
Youth Club, Mother Group & Community
Library.

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Tourist Attraction
‘Yakkharka’ & Old Marpha (Dhamang)
the trekking route of Muktinath & Dhaulagiri
base camp,
decorated Buddhist temple,
meditation hall & Kagnis with manes,
festivals like Fagu, Fobejhomji & Lamadance,
naturalbeauties such as Nilgiri & Dhaulagiri
mountains & Kaligandaki river
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Some suggestions from the Tourist
Trekking route and service route should be separated.
There should be the facility of internet.
Thereis poor communication facility. There should be the mobile
network facility.
The south view of the Marpha Settlement is not good. For good
impression, this view should be improved so that tourist is attracted.
There should be high luxury hotel.
Motorbike should be restricted in the settlement.
Tourist could also utilize the meditation centre.
Handicraft making should be lively.
There should be the information of the local festival.
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INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES
Solid Waste Management
Good and well managed
One of the major community based work.
Collected once a week by local team
Cost of collection and management is arranged from
discounts obtained in advance payment of electrical
bills of the village
At present most of the solid waste is dumped near the
football ground above the Kali Gandaki River

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 Road Network
 Marpha is connected by air with Pokhara, the air strip is one
hour walk or 20 minutes drive in a jeep which is only 7 Km
north of Marpha village.
 Oldtrek route to Muktinath, Damodarkunda and Lomanthang
along the KaliGandaki river
 Dueto the facilities of motorable roads, the nearest market,
Beni is only a two days trip, which used to be a week long
walking or horse riding.
 Beni Jomsom highway passes through the village.
 At present there is no connecting motorable road inside the
village but two-wheeler vehicles seem to be travelling freely.
 The main village road is paved with stone and most of others
are earthen. 39
INTERNAL ROAD

BENI-JOMSOM HIGHWAY
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Water Supply
 The water supply is sufficient for the daily use of people.
 There are public water taps facilities in the village.
 Thedrinking water is supplied through a channel system
from the Pom Kyu Khola.
 Pipesystem for drinking water was installed about 25
years ago.
 The drinking and waste water is strictly separated,
thereby increasing hygienic conditions.
 Thereare 15 public taps and safe drinking water station
in Yak Book shop
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Water Supply
 The demand is more than supply.
 There are public water taps facilities in the village.
 The drinking and irrigation water are supplied through a
channel system from the Pom Kyu, a small river flowing
into the Kali Gandaki.
 About 25 years ago a pipe system for drinking water was
installed.
 Sincethe old channel was covered with stone plates, and
the drinking and waste water is strictly separated, the
hygienic conditions in Marpha
PUBLIC
have improved greatly.
 There TAP
are 10 public taps and safe drinking water station in
Yak Book shop. 42
 Irrigation
The irrigation water is also supplied through a
channel system from the Pom Kyu Khola.
The farmers have channeled down the drain
towards their land for irrigation purpose and
this has enabled them to increase their
agricultural production.
The open drain is directly discharged into the
Kali Gandaki river.

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IRRIGATION CHANNEL
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 Drainage and Sewerage
The water channel is made for the purpose of
irrigation in the agriculture farm land but it is
also being used for gray water.
Toilet with soak pit
Organic manure- compost

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DRAIN CHANNEL
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DRAINAGE CHANNEL

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Electricity
Electricalpower supply from small hydro
power at Chokhopani of Tukuche.
There is one transformer in the village.
High tension line along the highway.
Street
lights are managed by locals from their
own houses.
No street lights outside the village.

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Communication
There are three telephone lines provided by
Nepal Telecom in the village, including one
public line, that run under VSAT system.
Internet facilities are also present.
Postal Service Area
One postal office located at the core of the
settlement is responsible for delivering 200-300
posts monthly;
The volume increases during tourist season
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Industry
Marpha village has three distilleries including
one private, one under Marpha firm and under
community management.
The firm manufactures and distributes the
following types of items:
S. No. Description Quantity
1 Brandy 1500 lit
2 Cider 80 lit
3 Jam 60 kg
4 Dry apple chips 90 kg

Source: Marpha Village profile, CARE Nepal, Jestha 2056

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Environmental Condition
Three distilleries and a saw mill regarding
industrial activities.
The village is facing environmental
consequences due to the periodic flooding
of two rivers; Pom Kyu and Kaligandaki.
Prominent problem of river scouring.
The high velocity wind causes soil erosion
in the dry mountains and leaving it barren
and making it unsuitable for other activities.
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SOCIO-ECONOMIC FEATURES
Population and Households
The total population of Marpha village is 629
(Marpha VDC Office-2007). The average
family size of Marpha village is 4.

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HOUSE TYPE
Most of the houses are built by local materials.
Generally they built their houses with Stone
using mud as binding material.
They kept wooden pieces at the top floor just
above the wall.
The main purpose of it is to save the wall from
seepage & parapet to top floor. 20% houses are
built traditionally.
These buildings are categorized as Kachha.

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 House Type
2
1
11%
%

Kachcha
Semi-Pakka
Pakka

69%

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CONDITION OF HOUSE

7%
12%

good
Average
poor

81%

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 Gender

47% Female
53% Male

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CASTE/ ETHIC COMPOSITION
Thakalis are the indigenous people of the village. More than
76% people are Thakalis followed by Bramhins & Kamis.
The Bramhins & Kamis are brought by Thakalis from
another place in order to distribute the jobs as their castes.

 The inhabitants, Thakalis are mostly divided into four

clans:
 Lalchan (which mean Ruby)
 Hirachan (Diamond),
 Jwaharchan (Jewel) and
 Pannachan (Emerald)
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 Caste

12%
9
%
3 Thakali
% Bramhin
Kami
other

76
%

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 Religion
2
0
%

Buddhist
Hindu

8
0
% 61
 BUILDING USE

30%
Residential
Commercial
Institutional
Mixed
62%
7%
1
%

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Use of Built up Space on First Floor

7
% 2% 2%

Residential
Commercial
Institutional
Others

90%

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 Use of Built up Space on Ground Floor

27% 19%
Residential
Commercial
Institutional
3% Others

52%

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 Type of Water Supply

32
%
community tap
private tap

68
%

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 Electricity

1
8
%

% Users
% Non-Users

8
2
%
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 Solar Energy

26
%

% Users
% Non-Users

74
%

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 Kitchen Fuel
120

100
43.8 28.8 23.3

80
76.7
71.2
Percentage % Non-Users
60
of Users % Users
56.2
40

20

0
Kerosene LPG Gas Fire wood
Energy Source
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CHAPTER 5
PROBLEM AND ISSUES IN
MARPHA

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Physical Infrastructure
Sewerage/Drainage
water naturally due to gravity
during the rainy season there is a problem of
overflow in the drain.
This has to be corrected in near future and this
is the only problem the people are facing
under this heading.

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Solid waste
Although the system of collection and
transportation of solid waste generated is
pretty good but the site of disposal is along
the river bank of Kali Gandaki River.
The waste materials are disposed without
proper treatment.

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Electricity
The streets of the bazaar area is quite
narrow so the electrical cables along
with the television and telephone cables
hanging in the street has increased the
risk of short circuits and thereby the
threat of fire in the village.

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Road
The district road connecting Beni to
Jomsom is currently under construction.
This road bypasses Marpha village and
thereby diverting the tourist and thus the
economy from the village.

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Migration
One of the vital problems of Marpha village is the
out migration of the youngster.
Public toilet
There are three public toilets in Marpha but it lacks
proper maintenance.
One of the reasons for this scenario could be that at
present almost all households have their own toilet.
Apple farming
These products have a very low market.
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CHAPTER 6
DEVELOPMENT POTENTIALS

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Marpha being in the high altitude range has much
potential.
The location of the village helped the town to develop
itself. Although the agricultural land is limited the
laborious people has the land fertile.
Theapple farming is one of the potential of this place.
Marpha under this named as the capital city of apple.
Many tourists visit this place due to its natural
beauties. Marpha has been the gate way to the
Dhaulagiri base camp.
 Marpha is under the Annapurna trekking route circle;
this is one of the most popular trekking routes in the
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Development Potentials
Tourism
Marpha village lies in the trekking route to the Dhaulagiri Base
Camp.
The tourists who go for climbing Dhaulagiri Mountain have to
pass through Marpha village.
Ifwe can provide some services and attractive packages that could
hold the tourists for few days then these tourists could be one of
the ways of economic resurrection for the people of Marpha.
The trekking packages to Yakkharkha- Khalaichi, Kagbeni,
Muktinath, Himpa Kyawa- Kalipani could be few options for this.
Similarly for the peace seeking tourists, senior citizens’ home and
the meditation centre could be the best option.

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Organic apple farming
Marpha is known as apple capital of Nepal.
Forty different varieties of apples are found here,
each having different tastes such as Royal Delicious
Apple, Golden apple, Chocolate apple etc.
These varieties of apples can attract tourist by
different type of apple exhibitions, apple juices with
different taste, dry apple, apple brandy & Marpha
(alcohol made from apple) etc.
Hence, organic apple farming could also be another
factor of tourism development in Marpha.
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Mountaineering training to tourists
In Marpha VDC, there are a lot of
mountains appropriate for mountaineering
training.
These mountains can be used for
mountaineering training to tourists.
This type of training could encourage
tourist to visit Marpha which would help in
tourism development.
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CHAPTER 7
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PEDP)

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Present Land Use
Commercial and Residential Area
The both side of road on Marpha Settlement between
two traditional gates is defined as Commercial and
Residential Area.
The commercial activities are in ground floor & upper
floor or annex buildings are used for residential purpose.
Residential Area
Residential area of Marpha can be defined as the
western settlement of the main road.

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Agricultural Area
 The area between Kali Gandaki & the Marpha settlement is
agriculture area where different types of agricultural activities
are performed.
Institutional Area
 Temperate Horticulture Development Centre.
 Health Post
 School

 Hostel

 post office
Recreational area
 sport ground and picnic spot area is near the Kali Gandaki River
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S.N Landuse Area (Sq.m.) Percentage
1 Settlement area
1.1 Buildings 45614
1.2 Stable 19782
Sub- Total 65396 7.86%
2 Agriculture
2.1 Crops 201531
2.2 Fruits 31910
2.3 Fruits n vegetables 105067
2.4 Vegetables 37636
Sub- Total 376144 45.24%
3 Forest 69510 8.36%
3.1 Grassland Land 178602 21.48%
4 Road
4.1 Highway 15548
4.2 Village road cum farm trail 126300
Sub- Total 141848 17.06%
Total 831500 100.00%
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The Proposed Land Use
The possible land use changes due to following
proposed projects:
Transportation (Road improvement to
Yakkharka)
Construction of Bus park
Construction of Institutional buildings such as
Old age house, Museum, Information centre etc.
Extension of apple farming
Proposed new settlements

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Commercial and Residential Area
The Settlement along the main road
The area is to be developed into Conservation zone in
future.
Service Area
The service area is defined around the junction of
highway and the entry to main settlement
Senior Citizens home, Thakali Museum, Tourist
Information centre
Recreational Area
Nepal-Japan friendship parks (Miteri Park),
Picnic Spot and Sport complex

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Horticulture Area
Apple farming at Bagwani is taken as
Horticulture area.
Agriculture area
The area beside the settlements is taken as
agricultural area.
New Expansion Area
Area along the road towards south from the
junction near Health post to the Pharam Khola is
defined as the new expansion area.

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S.N Landuse Area (Sq.m.) Percentage
1 Settlement area
1.1 Conservation (Core 72118
Area)
1.2 Settlement extension 45218
1.3 Public Service 31422
  148758 17.89%
2 Agriculture 354495 42.63%
3 Forest 69510 8.36%
3.1 Grassland Land 178602 21.48%
4 Special by-laws area 23929 2.88%
5 Highway 56206 6.76%
Total area 831500 100.00%
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Proposed bye-laws
S.N Type of building use Plot Area Ground Area Acceptable
(m2) coverage (m2) FAR 2.5
%
1 Traditional buildings FAR 2
2 New Commercial & 80 78 62 200
Residential area 88 75 66 220
106 70 75 265
128 65 84 320
157 60 95 392.5
193 55 107 482.5
242 50 122 605
308 45 140 770

3 Lodge and Hotel 40 FAR 2.5

4 Institutional 40 FAR 2.5
5 Star hotel 40 FAR 2.5
6 Cinema Hall, Theatre, 40 FAR 2.5
City Hall
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Minimum Floor height
 In the traditional conservation area for any type of building this
height may permitted lesser than 2.15m
Setback
 Front setback of new development area is given 1m. For the
traditional conservation area this set back may be lesser than
1m
 According to the approved ROW and building byelaws the set
back may be more then 1m.
Building Line
 For the future increment of ROW of road Building lines can be
fixed. If height of compound wall, gates, fencing not greater
then 20m approval can be given for the building construction.
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Utility Provision;
This byelaw is applied for the new building construction
and any changes in the present building, which are as
below:
Drainage
 Drain should be constructed in any plot if the drainage
passes through the plot so that the rain water is
discharged in the drain.
 Sizeand type of the drain should as prescribed by the
concern officer.
 In the surface drain any type of solid waste, effluent,
poison should be provided to through
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Solid waste
 Solid waste should be dumped in the indentified area
only.
Right of Way (ROW)
 TheROW prescribed is taken for the highway. For
roads which are under the land development or
newly open roads the ROW must be 6m.
Buffer area
 From the junction near Health Post up to the
junction near Miteri Park defined as the buffer area
where 20m width both side of highway is taken.
 In this area apple farming is encouraged.
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PERMISSIBLE AND NON PERMISSIBLE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH LANDUSE
Note:
Accepted : Acceptance to be taken: λ Not accepted : Х
Con- Conservation Area Agr- Agriculture Area
Set Settlement Extension Pub Ser- Public Service Area
Ext-
Spe Special Byelaws Area
Bylaw-

S. No Activities/ Land use Area Con Set Agr Pub Spe

Ext Ser Bylaw
A Residential
Residential building   X X X
B Commercial
Trading/ Shops   X  X
Restaurant / Hotel   X  X
Resort λ  X X X
Godown/Cold Storage X  λ X X
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C Institutional
Office   X  X
School X  X  X
Clubs/ library   X  X
Others X X X  X
D Health & Sanitation
Health post X  X  X
Nursing home/ Polyclinic/ Hospital X  λ  X
Public toilet X  λ  
Public tap     X
Solid waste disposal X  λ X X
Slaughter house X λ λ X X
E Public place/ Recreational
Gomba / Temple   X X X
Parks X  λ X X
Stadium X X λ X X
Playground X λ λ X X
Cinema hall/ Theater/ city hall X λ λ λ X
F Services
Bus/ Truck/ Jeep Park X λ X  X
G Agriculture
Agriculture/ Horticulture X X  X 
Livestock farm X X  X X
H Industry
Cottage; Pollution free X  λ X X
Polluting Industry X  λ X X
Big Industry X  λ X X 95
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Tourism Development Plan
 Tourism Information Centre.
 Trekking road improvement: way to Dhaulagiri base camp at
Khalaichi, Yumpakyawa, and Kalopani
 At Chhetrasum (way from Khalaichi) - road improvement,
public utility, tea house and new view tower construction.
 Trekking road improvement round Yak Kharka (route; Old
Marpha-Khalaichi- Yak Kharka- Parghang- Ghorshang- Sabi-
Agricultural farm at Marpha) one day walk i.e. 8 hour and night
stop at Khalaichi with sun rise view and public utilities.
 Construction of view tower at Risum Gumba.
 Feasibility study of paragliding. 96
Strategy for the Development Of Tourism Development
 Forthe development of tourism in Marpha, special strategy should be
adopted for both types of tourist i.e. domestic as well as foreigner.
Domestic Tourist
 Especially domestic tourist travel Marpha during the visit of
Muktinath.
Foreign.
All the tourist should be encourage to travel Marpha by following ways.
• Providing lodging, fooding in marginal cost
• Providing old age home
• Launching different trekking packages like Muktinath , Lomanthang
, Dhaulagiri Base Camp etc
• With the support of ACAP, New trekking routes to be introduce like
Yakkharka, Khalainchi route. 97
Tourist by purpose
Institutional:
 Tourist from institutional & offices should be provided
additional facilities in the existing hotels.
Pilgrimage
 For the religious tourist especially of Muktinath, there should
be local attraction of Gumba & other religious places with
proper guidance.
Educational
 Student coming from educational trip also can enjoy the
package trip to Yakkharka, khalinchi etc.
Recreational
 Retired people, old age people, also visit Marpha for different
recreational activities.
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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Providing different types of jobs to the local
youth concerning tourism development.
Providing soft loan for various purposes such
as agriculture, animal farming, horticulture,
hotel business, trade etc
Providing skill development trainings for
women, underprivileged, discriminated,
marginal and backward population.

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SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Necessary social infrastructures such as schools,
colleges, health facilities, community halls,
recreation facilities, clubs etc. would be developed
involving the public participation.
Awareness programs concerning health and
sanitation
Awareness programs concerning exposure of
women, underprivileged, discriminated, marginal
and backward population in community activities.
Providing special housing program for
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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Road
 The internal streets are not in good condition.
 These linkage roads should be maintained and widened
for easy access to the internal built-up area also.
 The newly constructed highway has the provision of
drain on both sides but it should be further improved with
the cross drainage and footpath along with the provision
of special byelaws as already mentioned.
 The ROW of the highway should be strictly followed so
as for the future extension of settlement could be guided.
 The ROW of the Hilly Highway should be 30m.
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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Drainage
But in future, as the population as well as the
services will increase, there should be the provision
of separate sewerage system to collect the grey water
There should be the provision of closed conduit
sewerage system along the settlement which should
be future treated with local treatment system such as
Reedbed treatment plan and further discharged to
Kaligandaki River.
A 600mm diameter Hume pipe with manholes as
shown in fig of sewerage system should be adopted.
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INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Underground Electricity Cabling
The short shortening of the electric wire hanging
on the main street can be the main cause for fire.
The main issues of the local people is to
underground the main electric line.
This main line should be underground from the
nearby transformer with the provision of main
distribution box and other sub distribution box
with 30 distribution points for the house access.
(refer the Map 11 – Underground Electric
Cabling) 103
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Maintenance of Public Toilet
Public Tap
About 30% local people use these public
taps.
Generally the location of the public tap is on
the main road of the village.
Some public taps (3) should be added
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Solid Waste
Incinerator
An Incinerator will be provided near the
Pom Kyu River along Kaligandaki River.
The use of incinerator will reduce the
problem of unmanaged dumping of garbage.
Collection Chamber

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INCINETOR
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Proposed Project
Locations

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THE PROPOSED BUILDINGS AND SERVICES

THAKALI MUSEUM
Type: Institutional Building

Total floor area: 285 Sq.M.

Number of 1
storey:
Structure: R.C.C. Framed
Roof: R.C.C.
Construction Rubble masonry, Mud mortar,
Material: timber, R.C.C, glass.
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DESIGN FEATURE
A central sky lit courtyard- providing an airy,
porch-like transition between the outdoor
environment and the carefully controlled
environment of the exhibition galleries
Appropriate selection of both indirect natural
lighting and supplemental artificial lighting.
As the hub of the building, the interior
courtyard establishes a place of arrival and
gathering and provides access to the Center’s
various facilities.
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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER
Type: Institutional Building
Total floor area: 137 sq.m
Number of storey: 2
Structure: R.C.C. Framed
Roof: R.C.C.
Construction Rubble masonry, Mud mortar, timber,
Material: R.C.C, glass.
Estimated Cost: NRs. 30,14,000.00

DESIGN FEATURE
 The form of building with curve roof resembles the nearby
hilly pattern and blends with the natural environment and
landscapes.
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SENIOR CITIZENS’ HOME
Type: Institutional Building
Total floor area: 336 sq.m
Number of storey: 2
Structure: R.C.C. Framed
Roof: R.C.C.
Construction Rubble masonry, Mud mortar, timber,
Material: R.C.C, glass.
Estimated Cost: NRs. 77,28,000.00

DESIGN FEATURE
•The building is designed to reflect the tradition and culture of
the Marphali society.
•Sitting area covered with solarium to get the natural light and
make warm inside the building.
•The nice glimpse of mountain range. 115
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TEA HOUSE
Type: Institutional Building
Total floor area: 243 sq.m
Number of storey: 2
Structure: R.C.C. Framed
Roof: R.C.C.
Construction Rubble masonry, Mud mortar, timber,
Material: R.C.C, glass.
Estimated Cost: NRs. 50,43,900.00

DESIGN FEATURE
 The optimum physical and spiritual setting for expressing
this hospitality.
 These unique floor plans allow guests to enjoy the exclusive
use of open court and solarium.
 Attempts are made to give an oriental feeling.
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VIEW TOWER
Type: Recreation Building

Total floor area: 48 sq.m

Number of storey: 2

Structure: R.C.C. Framed

Roof: R.C.C.

Construction Material: R.C.C, timber, glass.

Estimated Cost: NRs. 9,60,000.00

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ENTRANCE AND EXIT GATES TO THE
VILLAGE
Construction Rubble masonry, R.C.C,
Material: timber.

Estimated NRs. 6,00,000.00

Cost:

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IMPROVEMENT OF MITEREE PARK
Estimated Cost: NRs. 11,07,000.00

DESIGN FEATURES
Alternative 1
 Incorporation of different entities reflecting local culture and tradition.
 Plan in the form of M, initial of Marpha.
Alternative 2
 Concept based on Buddhist Mandala.
 Plan form of Bajra.
 Concept of monumentality through the use of axial walkways.
 Central plaza with the giant statue of Lord Buddha.
 Other monumental figures at the end of the axial walkways.
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Miteree Park -Alternative 1
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Miteree Park -Alternative II
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PROPOSED BUSPARK
EstimatedCost: NRs. 43,80,000.00

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ACTION PROJECTS

Underground Electric Line

Trekking Route
Tourist Information Center
Senior Citizens’ Home
Upgrading of Miteree Park
Bus Park and Bus Terminal
Entrance Gates
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IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION
PLANNING
Implement the Proposed landuse
Follow the proposed landuse plan according to
the classification of proposed landuse
Guiding the landuse activities according to the
landuse byelaws
Building byelaws should be formulate in order
to control haphazard builtup
Formulate building construction byelaws in
scientific ways & to give the traditional pattern
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IMPLEMENTATION OF ACTION
PLANNING
Fixing the right of way & setback for the easy
accessibility of road network
Identify the physical development plan &
implement them systematically as prioritization
of project & its duration
To identify the line agencies for the proposed
project & implement the project with their
coordination
To analyze the line agencies & identify the
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IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
PROJECT PRIORITIZATION
prioritized
by the community in the
community meeting.
The major projects that needed immediate
implementation were identified from the
community meeting and site visits.
Each project was given numbers between 0
and 10 based on cost, technical feasibility,
need of the community and site visits.
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The criteria for giving certain score to a
project is as follows
Weightage based on Cost:
Weightage based on Technical feasibility:
Weightage based on Community
priority:
Weightage based on Site Visits:

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During the meeting with the villagers different types
of problems were identified and prioritized
 Underground electric cable system in the Marpha settlement.
 Tourism information centre.
 Trekking road improvement: way to Dhaulagiri base camp at
Khalaichi, Yumpakyawa, and Kalopani
 At Chhetrasum (way from Khalaichi) - road improvement,
public utility, tea house and new view tower construction.
 Trekking road improvement round Yak Kharka (route; Old
Marpha-Khalaichi- Yak Kharka- Parghang- Ghorshang- Sabi-
Agricultural farm at Marpha) one day walk i.e. 8 hour and
night stop at Khalaichi

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Construction of view tower at Risum
Gumba.
Exterior house painting with same colour
for all houses of the settlement.
Thakali Museum at Noomberjong or Narka
( near Health Post)
Upgrading of Miteri Park near northern gate
of Marpha.
Sanitary drainage (excluding toilet products)
from the top to the bottom of the village.
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Senior Citizens’ Home for both local and
visitors.
Upgrading of Football ground: Up to
international, National or regional Standard.
Dam construction on Pompyu river bank.
Feasibility study of Paragliding at Chhetrathum.
Irrigation to Old Marpha.
Feasibility
study of Hydropower production at
Farm khola.
m the top to the bottom of the village.
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List of Projects Identified by Field Visit:
Drainage and Sewerage system including Reed
Bed Treatment Plant (RBTP).
Loading Unloading with 150m access road near
City Hall
Entrance and Exit Gates.
Trainings to the villagers on hotel management,
Hospitality and tourism and awareness
Incinerator with collection chamber

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 Priority of the projects
S.N Sector Projects Cost (Rs)

As per cost

Communit
Site visits
Technical

Rank
Total
y
1 Electrici Underground electric 1,14,42,000.00 2 5 10 10 27 5
ty cable system
2 Tourism Tourism information 30,14,000.00 4 8 10 10 32 3
centre
3 Tourism Tea House in 50,43,900.00 2 8 10 10 30 4
Khalaichi
4 Tourism Construction of 2,50,000.00 8 7 10 9 34 1
Trekking route from
Marpha-Khalaichi-
Himkuwa-Kalapani at
way to Dhaulagiri
Base Camp (about 12
Km)

5 Tourism View Tower- 9,60,000.00 6 8 9 7 30 4

Chhetrathum
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6 Tourism Trekking road- 5,00,000.00 7 8 9 9 33 2
Yakkharka
7 Tourism Thakali Museum at 65,55,000.00 1 8 7 8 24 6
Noomberjong or
Narka (near school)
8 Recreation Upgrading of Miteree 11,07,000.00 6 10 6 8 30 4
Park
9 Drainage Sewerage System 1,60,00,000.00 1 5 7 5 18 10
including RBTP
10 Tourism Construction of 77,28,000.00 1 8 4 7 20 9
Senior Citizens Home
for local and visitors
11 Sports Development of 10,00,000.00 6 9 3 6 24 6
Sport Ground
(Construction of Wall
Boundary & Viewer’s
Deck)
12 Environme River Protection work 28,00,000.00 5 9 2 7 23 7
nt at Pom Kyu River
13 Tourism Feasibility Study of 1,50,000.00 8 10 1 3 22 8
Paragliding
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14 Irrigation Feasibility study of 1,50,000.00 8 10 1 3 22 8
Irrigation to
Old Marpha

15 Electricity Feasibility study of 1,50,000.00 8 10 1 3 22 8

Hydropower
16 Tourism View Tower- Rinjing 9,60,000.00 6 8 8 8 30 4
Gomba

17 Transporta Construction of Bus 43,80,000.00 3 6 1 6 16 11

tion park with public
toilets & office
buildings

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 RESOURCE PLAN
Cost Estimate of proposed plan and Projects
Short Term Projects (1-3years)
S.N. Description Estimate Responsible offices
Cost (NRs) Main Secondary
(‘000)

1 Underground electric cable system 11442 - Nepal - VDC

Electricity - Community
Authority - Donor
- D.D.C. Agency
- User
Committee

2 Construction of Trekking route from 250 - DDC - VDC

Marpha-Khalaichi-Himkuwa-Kalapani at - Donor - Local People
way to Dhaulagiri Base Camp (about 12 Agency
Km) - ACAP
3 Construction of Trekking route from Old 500 - DDC - VDC
Marpha-Khalaichi-Pherpuchhuchi - Donor - Local People
(Yakkharka)-Pargam-Ghiursang-Sabi- Agency
Agriculture Farm (about 24 Km) - ACAP

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4 Tourism information 3014 - DDC - VDC
centre - Donor - Local
Agency People
- ACAP
5 Upgrading of Miteree 1107 - DDC - VDC
Park - Donor - Local
Agency People
6 Entrance Gates 600 - DDC - VDC
- Donor - Local
Agency People
- ACAP
7 Trainings to the villagers 150 - DDC - VDC
on hotel management, - Donor - Local
Hospitality and tourism Agency People
- ACAP
8 Loading Unloading with 350 - DUDBC - VDC
150m access road near - DDC - Local
City Hall People

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  Medium Term Projects (3-5 years)
S. Description Estimate Responsible Offices
N. Cost Main Secondary
(‘000)

1 Thakali Museum at 6555 - DDC - VDC

Noomberjong or Narka - Donor Agency - Local People
(near school) - ACAP
2 Development of Sport 1000 - DDC - VDC
Ground (Construction - Donor Agency - Local People
of Wall Boundary &
Viewer’s Deck)
3 View Tower- 960 - DUDBC - VDC
Chhetrathum - DDC - Local People
- Donor Agency
- ACAP
4 Tea House in Khalaichi 5044 - DDC - VDC
- Donor Agency - Local People
- ACAP
5 View Tower- Rinjing 860 - DUDBC - VDC
Gomba - DDC - Local People
- Donor Agency
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  Medium Term Projects (3-5 years)
6 River Protection work at Pom 280 - DOSC - VDC
Kyu River 0 - DDC - Local People

7 Feasibility Study of Paragliding 150 - DOT - VDC

- DDC - Local People
- Donor
Agency
- ACAP
8 Feasibility study of Irrigation to 150 - DTO - VDC
Old Marpha - Local People

9 Feasibility study of 150 - DOE - VDC

Hydropower - DDC - Local People

10 Construction of Senior Citizens 772 - DDC - VDC

Home for local and visitors 8 - Donor - Local People
Agency

11 Incinerator 100 - DDC - VDC

- Donor - Local People
Agency
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 Long Term Projects (5-10 years)
S.N. Description Estimate Responsible offices
Cost Main Seconda
(NRs) ry
(‘000)

1 Sewerage System 16000 - DDC - VDC

including Reed Bed - Donor - Local
Treatment Plant Agency People

2 Construction of Bus 4380 - DUDBC - VDC

park with public - DDC - Local
toilets & office - Donor People
buildings Agency

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Multi Sectoral Investment Plan
S.N Name of the Project Cost Year
Estimate

    NRs 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2013

('000) onward

SHORT TERM PROJECTS

1 Underground electric cable 11442 7000 4442        
system

2 Construction of Trekking route 250 250          

from Marpha-Khalaichi-
Himkuwa-Kalapani at way to
Dhaulagiri Base Camp (about
12 Km)

3 Construction of Trekking route 500 250 250        

from Old Marpha-Khalaichi-
Pherpuchhuchi (Yakkharka)-
Pargam-Ghiursang-Sabi-
Agriculture Farm (about 24 Km)
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 4 Tourism information 3014 1500 1000 514      
centre

5 Upgrading of Miteree Park 1107 1107          

6 Entrance Gate and Exit 600   300 300      

Gate
7 Trainings to the villagers 150 150          
on hotel management,
Hospitality and tourism

8 Loading Unloading with 350 350          

150m access road near
City Hall

  SUB TOTAL 12471 9607 5992 814      

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MID TERM PROJECTS
1 Thakali Museum at 6555   555 2000 3000 1000  
Noomberjong or Narka (near
school)
2 Development of Sport Ground 1000     500 500    
(Construction of Wall Boundary
& Viewer’s Deck)
3 Tea House in Khalaichi 5044     2000 3044    
4 View Tower- Chhetrathum 960   500 460      
5 View Tower- Rinjing Gomba 860   500 360      
6 River Protection work at Pom 2800   800 1000 1000    
Kyu River
7 Feasibility Study of Paragliding 150         150  
8 Feasibility study of Irrigation to 150         150  
Old Marpha
9 Feasibility study of Hydropower 150         150  
10 Construction of Senior Citizens 7728   728 2000 3000 2000  
Home for local and visitors
11 Incinerator 100       100    
  SUB TOTAL 12898 0 2528 3820 4100 2450  
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LONG TERM PROJECTS

1 Sewerage System 16000           16000

including Reed Bed
Treatment Plant

2 Construction of Bus park 4380           380

with public toilets &
office buildings

  SUB TOTAL 41406 16380

  GRAND TOTAL 66775 9607 8520 4634 4100 2450  

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 Institutional Provisional
S.N Description Post
1 DDC Chairman Coordinator
2 VDC Chairman Deputy
Coordinator
3 DUDBC Division Chief, Baglung Member
4 DTO Chief, Jomsom Member
5 NEA chief, Jomsom Member
6 Headmaster, Janbal Secondary School, Marpha Member
7 Mukhiya (Thuimin) Member

8 Representative from Mulijuli club, Marpha Member

9 Representative from Aama Samuha, Marpha Member

10 Representatives from different political parties Member

11 Representative of social worker Member

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RECOMMENDATIONS

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 Promotion of wide public participation.
 Programs should have strong political will and
determination.
 Programs to be advocated by District Development
Committee.
 VDC office should accept the identified projects and
initiate National Planning Commission to incorporate
those projects in national programs.
 Toguide the planned development of the village, building
and planning byelaws should be followed strictly.
 Thesteering committee should monitor and evaluate the
development projects.
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Strategies to be taken: 
Tourism Development Plan
Co-ordination with Nepal Conservation Trust for
the exploration of new trekking routes, financial
investment on the development of these routes.
Co-ordination with Nepal Tourism Board for
technical and financial resources.
Training on hotel management, tourism, and
hospitality to the local residents and hoteliers.

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Infrastructure Development Plan
 The Infrastructure Development Plan should be
incorporated in the annual programme of DUDBC
and periodic plan of DDC.
Coordination with different line agencies such as
DOE, NEA, DTO, Department of Soil Conservation,
Department of Agriculture, ACAP.
Social Development Plan
Coordination with different line agencies such as
ACAP, NGOs’, social institutions such as women’s
group, local clubs, Mukhiya community.
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THANK YOU
HOPE YOU WILL VISIT MARPHA

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