Class 12 English Unit 15 Leisure and Entertainment

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Yes, I agree with the writer that rural life holds distinct advantages over urban life. First and foremost, the tranquil surroundings and unpolluted environment attract me a lot. The village is always described as a quiet and peaceful paradise, which is a perfect place to unwind and physically escape from the rat-race and hustle and bustle of modern city life. Besides, the rural areas are less crowded because there are not as many people and cars overwhelming the infrastructure. The scenery in a village is beautiful as the beauty of nature is still well-conserved. Thus, people who live in the village can enjoy nature intimately and maintain a peaceful mind.

This psychological condition is completely different for city dwellers, who lead a highly hectic life and often feel annoyed or burnt out due to great stress in their daily routine. Furthermore, the environment in the rural area is vastly less polluted. The air in the village is fresh and clean as there are plenty of undeveloped areas and lush greenery. In the rural area, there is significantly less air pollution since there are not many factories and cars around. Living in the city certainly may have its benefits such as better medical facilities and higher education. However, I am still of the opinion that, for mental peace and health, living in the rural area brings more profound advantages than living in the city.

No, the writer’s way of looking at Bandipur is not just a superficial gaze of a standard urban tourist. He doesn’t visit Bandipur just as an urban tourist looking for photo opportunities. Being completely fed up with his hectic life in Kathmandu, he visits there along with his friends to genuinely feel the peaceful environment and amazing cultural beauty of the place with his heart.

Bandipur is a historic hilltop settlement and a rural municipality which lies in the Tanahu district of Nepal. This place is the centre of attraction for various profound reasons. The true and original beauty of the place attracts most tourists to this place. The amazing beauty and scenario of Bandipur also deeply attracted the writer on a personal level. At Bandipur, he and his friends are amazed by the local cultures, native behaviours, and organic and delicious food items. He enjoys various places in Bandipur along with his friends but immerses himself in the culture. He feels himself heartily connected to this place where he gets all sorts of mental and spiritual refreshments which he has been desperately looking for. He actively learns about the places, the people, and the shift in their tourism businesses. The writer spends his best, most reflective time in Bandipur. Thus, his respectful, observant gaze towards this beautiful place is much deeper and more meaningful than that of a casual urban tourist.