BHOJPUR: As part of the Sagarmatha afforestation campaign, rhododendron saplings have been planted in the Mundum trail area of Bhojpur, which is known for its tourism and religious significance.

The campaign has been launched to promote greenery, protect the environment, and promote tourism. According to the rural municipality, the Mundum trail has become a major attraction for both local and foreign tourists in recent days.

Rural municipality’s vice-chairperson Ramadevi Rai said that rhododendrons were planted in the rural municipality with the goal of making the trekking route surroundings greener, more attractive, and eco-friendly.

According to him, conserving and expanding the rhododendron, which is also Nepal’s national flower, will help strengthen not just biodiversity but also the local cultural identity.

The rural municipality chair Saroj Basnet, vice-chair Rai, Chief District Officer Rajan Paudel, head of the Division Forest Office Bhojpur Khudrus Miya, and representatives from various government agencies and local communities participated in the tree planting programme held on Sunday.

The head of the Division Forest Office Bhojpur, Miya informed that out of the 500 rhododendron saplings provided, 100 were planted in the first phase. According to him, the remaining 400 saplings will be planted in different phases in the Chakhewa area with the coordination of the rural municipality and the participation of the local community.