Kothiyaghat Bridge — Local services in Rajapur

KOTHIYAGHAT, NEPAL — It is a scorching Thursday. In western Nepal’s Bardiya district, Kothiyaghat Bridge looks beautiful, spanning across the Bhangalo Geruwa channel of the Karnali River. The bridge – the longest in Nepal – is 1,025 meters long (3,362 feet) and relatively new to the area, having been constructed about two years ago, says Om Gywali, an officer at the District Coordination Committee Office in Bardiya. The blue sky, the river flowing beneath the concrete bridge, the surrounding forest and nearby villages offer a pleasant experience for those who come to this place. Groups of friends and family from Bardiya and the neighboring Banke district travel to Rajapur via the Kothiyaghat Bridge in rental cars and public buses. The bridge connects multiple vicinities and village development committees in the district and has transformed daily life and tourism...

One of the longest bridges in Nepal. Prior it was a floating bridge but now a proper bridge is made and its easier. This bridge is over river Geruwa and the edge of other side is India. Sunset here is amazing. During first world war, Kathariya community people paid 80 lakhs silver coins to construct an irrigation channel through this river and river Karnali, this is an example to the globe and ADB is working to reform it. See some pictures...

It's nice longest bridge pride of west etc etc. But, there is no, nice restaurant or Hotel near by. People come to visit this place now and thn. But I just wanted to add my view. If it was made with some extra design or some pillars, which could add more beauty and attract more tourists.. and might have been the best bridge in and...