Dhangadhi, Sept. 16 -- The striking design of the Karnali Bridge has long given Chisapani in far-western Nepal a distinctive identity. Located at the meeting point of Lumbini, Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, the scenic area is now set to gain another attraction.

Construction of the first cable car in the Sudurpaschim and Karnali regions is nearing completion, with the operator planning to bring it into operation by November.

Around 90 percent of the project has been completed, said Surya Bahadur Thapa, one of the investors and a director of Jalpa Devi Cable Car.

Three of the 14 towers for the cable car have been erected. Foundations for the remaining 11 towers have been built, and a material ropeway has also been built to transport...