Exploring Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari)
Introduction to Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari)
•Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) is a historical and well-known park of Butwal. It is located in western side of Butwal city (Pari Butwal) in the Rupandehi district of Lumbini Province. We can simply called it a historical park where people come to enjoy their holiday and to spend time with their loved ones. If you have your own vehicle then you can easily get there but if you don’t have one then you can get on the microbus/winger which runs from Golpark, Hospital line, Purano Bus Park, etc.
•Or you can take E-rickshaw to get here. Maximum people come here to enjoy peace because they work entire week very busily and they get tired. So, on the weekend they come here to enjoy and forget all the tiredness of the past days.
•It is really a peaceful and greenary place which is a little above from the main highway which makes it more attractive point. Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) is specially known for the local peaceful spot for internal/external tourists who are nature lovers. You can enjoy the view of Butwal City from here.
•Many Internal and External Tourist comes to visit this place annualy and maximum tourists are from India. The park is spreading in 16 bighas area of the mountain of Pari Butwal.
History
•It is said that the park was built in 16th century by king Manimukunda Sen of Palpa kingdom. It is believed that it is built for winter palace for the king Manimukunda Sen and later it was stranded.
•After many more years later, Munnilal Shakya leader of Butwal Nagar Panchyat started to reopen the garden as a historical place to get the attention of all National People. It was named Aishwarya Park after the name of Queen Aishwarya.
• In that time, it was turned into waste disposal place of Butwal Municipality. After the begining of 2037 BS some improvement was done. In 2049 BS after the formation of the multi-party democratic system, Surya Prasad Pradhan provided funds to renovate the park.
•The area was cleaned and embellishment works were started. In 2054 BS Manimukund Sen Udyan Conservation Committee was formed. Since then, the park was formally named as Manimukunda Sen Park.
Benefits to the Community
•Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) plays a mesmeric role in the development of the nearby community. As I mentioned above, Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) is in the nature along with mountains and access to greenary place, which reduces stress, anxiety, and depression, hyper tension.
•Spending time in nature helps to improve our mental health which makes our inner soul and mind relax. It also provides a gathering, events, picnics, celebrations, and parties to the people of the community.
•Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) is a greenary place which helps in preserving the quality of air. Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) also provides a safe environment for the children to play and develop their social skills mentally & physically with their peers. It also provides a habitat for wild animals, and birds conserving and protecting bio-diversity.
Design & Features
•Simply, Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) is in between mountains that is divided into different sections like playground area, picnic spot, quiet zone, garden area, zoo site, religious & cultural site, green land, etc. The entry price of ticket is around Rs.50/100,if you have any identity card like student card or any office card you’ll get discount. In the playground, there are many swings and slides for children & many big activities like feris wheel, dunga and many more for bigger ones.
•Open grassland is also there, which looks stunning in the spring season. Mainly people choose grassland for picnics & dates. Between the park, there is a big water fountain which makes it more attractive.
• Many big statues are also there which represents ancient Palpa King Manimukund Sen and other. There are big infrastructure type statue which is so stunning.
•Many varieties of animals, birds, reptiles, and flowers are also there. You can get knowledge about them. You can find so many types of benches inside the park. Here restroom facility is also freely situated.
•There are many small small temples of different god/goddess where you can worship the god/goddess.
•Well, there are also many more big shed areas to be protected from the sun and the rain. Pathways are also clean and beside pathways, there are small green bush that make the pathway beautiful. There is a big structure type place from which we can see the whole view of Pari Butwal.
Park Layout
Notable Features and Attractions
•The main attraction of Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) is the peaceful environment and the view of Butwal. Well, all people have their own point of view but in my point of view, people mostly come here to enjoy the peaceful environment and to get fresh and cool air.
•Another main standout feature of Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) is the ability to unroll in your own unique style without any disturbances. You must visit this place for your kids to have the best hangout experience!
• Another major attraction is the garden where you can find different varieties of flowers and the zoo where you will see so many kinds of birds, animals & reptiles which is so beneficial for us because we can get more knowledge by seeing it with our real eyes rather than seeing it on books.
Challenges & Community Involvement
•Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) is between the mountains and occupies a large amount of space, which presents challenges for the management team regarding cleaning and maintenance.
•There will be a high risk of vandalism and issues with the parking system, leading to misunderstandings and possible conflicts. It will be difficult to achieve enough financial support for improvements and renovations.
•However, if all the inhabitants living near the park participate in clean-up events and park maintenance, it will be easier for the management team. The management team should also organize events or programs to raise funds.
•For the improvement of the park, gathering should be done with the help of locals as guides. In my opinion, cooperating with local businesses and organizations for support and other resources is also required.
Preserving the Park
•Not only the Management team, but as a discipline citizen we should also preserve the park. We shouldn’t let anyone to harm or damage the park’s property.
•Mainly, the management team should make strict rules and regulations for those people who try to harm the park. Waste management should be done properly.
•Regular maintenance should be carried out to ensure safety from electric shock and leakages. Feeding animals should be strictly prohibited.
•Last, but not least, conduct awareness programs about the importance of protecting and conserving parks.
Future Vision
•As we all know, Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari) is a green park, and we should focus to maintain its current state and ensure it remains eco-friendly for future generations. We will increase our efforts to protect and restore natural habitats and build resilience against climate change.
•Designing of parks should be updated in the future to be accessible for everyone, including people with disabilities, and ensure unbiased access to green spaces. In the future, we will promote physical and mental well-being through fitness trails, meditation gardens, and spaces for relaxation and recreation.
•The future vision for parks aims to improve sustainability, durability and reliability, accessibility, and biodiversity while integrating technology, fostering community engagement, and promoting health and education.
