Roaming in Nepal

Radish pile: while roaming around Kathmandu, I saw this pile of radish with two young boys waiting for the buyers. The vegetables in Kathmandu mainly comes from the near by areas of the city. However, most of the radish comes from Kakani, a place on the way to Trishuli from Kathmandu.  

Black and white spotted butterfly: While  roaming around Churia, upper Terai region near Bhairahawa, I could take very close up snap of this butterfly with my mobile camera. Nepal is known for more than 7 hundred species of butterfly. The presence of  such species also indicate natural environment or less pollution in the region.

The mustard field: While roaming around Chitwan, I could snap a large area of yellow mustard flowered fields. Chitwan was once the fertile ground for mustard cultivation but later due to wild variety of mustard, the production decreased.

 Steep slope and rocky terrain: This steep and rocky terrain was seen while roaming near Butwal area. Geologist claim that the rock formation is ongoing process in Nepal and due to the same the hills and mountains are in fragile condition. See the traffic sign indicating sliding of stones or rocks.

 Meandering of river: There are more than six thousands of rivers in Nepal. This picture is of Rapti river in Chitwan National Park. No need to explain further for this scene.

Building Kathmandu

Kathmandu is growing not only on its population but also on infrastructure development. No matter the problems are there like electricity (load shedding), drinking water (supply once in a week for 2-3 hours), traffic jam (reach destination on food than on car for short distance like of 4-5km), pollution... the building buildings are on high speed. This picture is showing the growing building heights in Kathmandu.

Knowledge desk?

This picture is of a desk of one the reputed academic institute in Nepal. Students were busy on their exam writing. However on the observation, I could see this writing on the desk. I am not sure whether this is for cheating or for memorizing the learned information, it is not a good habit. If this is for bad intention, think what 'power tank' we are producing or getting in future.

Wild berry from Nepal

This wild berry's picture is from Kavre, Nepal. I don't know the scientific name of it but in Nepali it is called 'bhui yaiselu' meaning 'ground berry'. Some people also called it 'a berry of snake' but it is edible and some people even compare it with strawberry. If we look carefully, the seeds and wart in the fleshy fruit resembles to strawberry but smaller in size compare to strawberry. It is also round in shape where as strawberry is oval in shape. If you know the exact name and scientific name of it, share with me.

Godawari: Botanical garden Nepal

On the occasion of Nepali new year 2067, I went to Botanical garden, Godawari, about 15km from Kathmandu city. I was thinking that the site will be very peace and beautiful with lots of trees and many flowers. However, there were many people than the number of trees and flowers. Though the season was flowering, there were very few flowers. Many people were having picnic (it is not allowed to cook inside but you are free to eat the bought food). I don't understand why the authority allowed to sell alcoholic drinks and food inside the park. Because of the sale, the park was dirty and having trash everywhere. You could see the the condition of the park through these pictures. The last picture still tells that the area is less polluted (lichens on the tree). Lichens are consider as indicators of air pollution and their number is high in unpolluted or less polluted areas.

Flowing water: peace of mind

Flowing water is an inspiration for poet, writer, lover and all. How does it inspires human mind? Due to coolness, softness, cleanness, or its continuousness? I have no answer but there are very few people who don't like the flow and flow sound of water. You may not hear the rhythm but see the flow in these pictures.

Some flowers from Godawari

Godawari, a place at the base of Phulchoki hill, a hill south of Kathmandu, also known for national botanical garden. The garden is of interest to research scholar and others to conduct research or to visit and enjoy the nature. I visited the site after more than ten years and could see that the site is very much crowded. It might be due to limited gardens and open space in the Kathmandu. Here are some flower pictures from the garden. I don't know the scientific names of them.

Hottest day in Kathmandu (206C)

I was checking the weather condition of Kathmandu through the web page of meteorological forecasting division of Nepal, I got this page. I was very surprised to see the temperature of Kathmandu as 206°C. I am sure that the figure is wrong and it might be missing . (dot) in between 20 and 6. What happens if you consider the data provided by the division for your research if you don't notice the error in bulk or while taking average for long term data analysis. I hope some scientists will not claim that the Kathmandu got highest temperature due to 'climate change' for the mistake.

Traditional wooden pots from Nepal

In earlier days, still today in few places of Nepal, uses wooden pots to store foods. Depending upon the size and shape of these wooden pots, they are used to store milk, curd, ghee and other food items. Now a days, wooden pots are replaced by metal, ceramic or plastic items. I don't know which one is hygienic and environmental friendly but plastics are definitely not good.

Hail stones hits Kathmandu

While scientists are fightings with 'global warming', almost at the end of winter season, Kathmandu is hit by large amount of hail stones. It was windy night and all of a sudden, I hear 'pop' sounds above my roof. I came out of my room and saw white balls hitting hard to roof, ground and my flower pots. Oh! in a very short period of time, the amount of hail stone was so high that I have not seen before. It covered the streets, ground and everything within five minutes time. Enjoy the pictures of the same event occured just yesterday.

A visit to Manakamana Temple

Few weeks back, I visited Manakamana temple. The devi is belived to fulfill the will of everyone. I don't know whether everyones will is fulfilled but I enjoyed the natural beauty on the way to temple and scenes from the cable car. Hope you will also enjoy the trip with these few pictures.

Yellow insect turn black

Earlier I had a post on social insects. I was not sure whether they are ants or spiders. When I checked the site of the picture again, I was surprised to see those insects again but with different colour. They have turned black. How could be? I looked closely. I found that they have developed wings and long antenna. Because of the wings they looked black. Though they have wings now, they have not flied yet. I will keep my eyes on what change they will have next.

A Kathmandu's new building

Kathmandu is getting new and tall buildings for different purposes. Commercial complexes are increasing rapidly so as apartments flats. The housing However, I saw a building at the heart of Kathmandu city for different purpose. While looking the outlook and its design, I could not believe in its purpose. However it is for that. Could you guess which building is this or what could be its purpose. For answer, scroll down.

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Bir Hospital.

Yes this is Bir hospital's new building being built at the south side of old hospital building.

Be social like these insects

This is the picture of group of insects grouped in a colony. It was very interesting to see all the small insects colonizing themselves and getting close to each other forming a very smooth surface. When the move due to disturbances, individual insects can be seen but in some minutes they again come close together to form the colony. I don't know exact scientific or common name of this animal but if you know, let all know. The insect look like ants but I didn't check the number of legs to confirm whether they are ants or spider. They are lying in cemented wall.

Juju dhau - King of yogurt

Bhaktapur is also famous for Juju dhau - Newari name for King of curd or yogurt. It is called dhai in Nepali. Earlier, the market demand of curd was fulfilled by the same brand name but there are many brands now. In the name of 'Juju dhau', locals also produce curd and market in the name of juju dhau. Like the tradition of making curd and selling in market, the tradition of carrying in shoulder - 'kharpan' is still practiced. You can see a man carrying curd (don't know whether it is juju dhau or other dhau) and looking for the buyers.

Newroad gate Kathmandu

When I was child, I used to look at the 'New road gate' of Kathmandu turning my head several times. The reason for that was the four heads which were holding the structure. Now a days, I hardly look for that reason but I look for its history and craft. Today, when I saw it, I feel that the concern authority is not caring it much. The traffic has increased, population has increased who pass the gate but either coloring nor removal of herbs from the gate is clear indication of careless. See the condition yourself.

Sumeru parbat during mangal chauthi

Ganesh is one of the most worshiped Gods among Hindus. Mangal chauthi is the biggest day of celebration in the name of Ganesh. While going for shopping, I could see a pile of sweets in front of a temple. I didn't know that the day was Mangal chauthi so with wonder I took these picture and later came to know that the cause of celebration later. I really feel to taste those sweets piled like a 'sumeru parpat' but could not dare to take as 'parsad'.

Everest beer and saddam hussein cigar

Last week, we had get together party. With fun most of us enjoyed Nepali beer 'Everest beer'. The beer with its name was supreme on taste though the alcohol percent was high (5% by vol) than normal beer (3%). Cigarette smoking with drinks is a habit for some friends. One of our friend took out 'bindi', we can call it local cigar, instead of cigarette. It was interesting to see the brand name - Saddam Hussein with a cute child picture. I don't know why the name is given with that name but the name might be common in the community where the product is made. It was just a local product for local people anyway. My friend might have bought the product to show the same to others.

Farmers protest for low price of milk

Farmers are the feeders of world but sometimes they have to go for protest when their products do not get market or return price of their effort. In Nepal, farmers are keeping cattle and producing milk to sustain national market but due to strikes and low price for the product, they have to spill their milk in the farmland or in roads. Similar situation has been seen in other countries. For example, on September 16, 2009, Belgian milk producers have also pour about three million litres of milk on a field near the Belgian city of Ciney, in protest over a growing industrial dispute over low prices. European dairy farmers, fed up with low prices, gave out milk for free, blocked deliveries and prepared to throw away millions of litres of milk the same week in protests. Check how they protest with their available resources. It also shows the technology the farmers are adopting in the production or protest. The first picture is from Nepal and rest from Europe. The pictures are taken from internet.

Bamboo as home utensils

Today, I am posting a picture from a newspaper. Though it is not taken by me, I like the picture very much as it is one of the rare conditions. Besides this, the picture also reflects indigenous technology existing in the country. Bamboo is used for many things but as a water pot is really new to me.

The text in Nepali (below the picture) says that: The picture is from Sankhuwasawa Sisukhola-2 where Gorimaya Rai is filling bamboo pot with drinking water. They do not have bucket or water pot to collect water. Other people in the village also use bamboo as spoon, cooking utensils and others. As cooking utensils, they put rice and water in bamboo pot and put near fire to cook. Click the picture for larger form.

The picture is taken by Surendra Subedi/Kantipur (published on 27 August 2009)