Betana Wetland — Attraction in Belbari

Situated at Morang’s Belbari, the Betana wetland is a popular tourism hub. The records of the wetland show that five hundred to eight thousand three hundred visitors visit the wetlands on a day-to-day basis contributing to its annual revenue of 15 million (sawa-crore).

The wetland homes various species of tortoises, fishes, birds, and a collection of flora and faunas. It is known for the peaceful environment.To cope with the conversation of the region, Betana Wetland Community Forest User Group was founded in 2061. The conversation committee plans to adopt a 20-year master plan for the development and promotion of the region. In conjunction with the locals and government bodies, the committe aims at enlisting Betana wetland as a major tourist destination.

Apart from the Betana forest, spread across 174.91 hectors, the region also includes an additional 16 percent wetland. 98 percent has been occupied by the forest while 6 percent of the forest is infertile. The master plan of development segregates the community forest area into three categories of development -- social, religious, economic aspects for development. Similarly, the master plan also explains the detailed situational study of wetland’s geological, biological, economic and social scenario, along with the map and overall design of the structure of the park.

Likewise, the authorities of the wetlands carry out works in the restricted area looking to conserve the forests in the upper areas of wetland.  They monitor a national level sanctuary, crocodile breeding center, ecological resort, and research center. It further includes the conservation of native species of fishes, and marine and land animals. Crocodile breeding and tortoise species preservation programs are conducted to ensure the conversation of such endangered species. Emphasizing on waste management, the establishment of swimming pool or artificial lake for boating and fishing is equally prioritized.

Harit Nepal Development Pvt. Ltd. manages additional development projects in the Betana Wetlands. The organization is establishing electrical lines, and communication mediums for telephones and internet, and further monitors drinking water distribution. Officer of the contractor company, Keshab Aryal, informed that a technicial group of nine people are affiliated with this project. To effectively continue the work of master plan, interaction program with the participation of local representatives, politicians, journalists and other stakeholders are held on a regular basis. Participant of interaction program shared their suggestion about the master project. It is estimated that approximately 1.5 billion rupees is required to complete the master project that has been planned for the development and promotion of the...

Cool place near Belbari and on the way to kakarvitta. This place has enough space in fromt but the parking here is not so managed so that there might be a bit problem in parking. Entrance fee here is 10-20rs nepali currency after the entrance you can see the water pond where you can find variois species of fishes and tortorise, this place has been the oldest place in that highway during past days this place was just a normal park full of trees and flowing water where people just made as a park but now after the management it is good to hangout here. Mostly school students and other come for picnic where peoples can stay in the middle of trees and have fun of eating in peace also here are the huts made for people to stay and enjoy the nature. Boating is also available here at the cost of 150per person in which the boats run using paddle in it. As one of the natural place located in eastern highway Belbari do visit once and share the...

Betana Wetland Area also called Betana Simsar is a tourist area that lies on Charkose Jhadi at Belbari municipality north of Mahendra Highway. It has spread over large area covering some Saal forest and lake. It holds some of the rare and endangered flora and fauna's of the world. This place is mostly popular among the local tourist, as a dating and picnic spot too. Betana Simsar is a great place to enjoy your day with nature. You can go boating on the area's biggest lake. You can take a walk onto the forest or watch animals. The area is constructed very beautifully. A bridge is constructed there where you can get your selfie too. Betana is a famous place for lovers to go on a romantic date, celebrating family reunion or a casual off visit. It is a must...