Phirke River

Pokhara Metropolitan City Mayor Dhanraj Acharya has proposed a plan to revitalize the Phirke River, drawing inspiration from South Korea's successful Cheonggyecheon River restoration project. The initiative, in partnership with the Asian Development Bank, aims to transform the 8-kilometer Phirke River into an organized public space with footpaths and bicycle lanes, similar to the urban renewal project in Seoul.

Pokhara Metropolitan City has begun demolishing structures built on encroached land along the Phirke River, following a 35-day notice period that ended on Saturday. Mayor Dhanraj Acharya stated that the campaign aims to clear all structures within the riverbank according to a measurement report from Ashadh 2080 BS. The demolition efforts are underway at multiple points along the river, involving bulldozers and city representatives.