Navin Shakya

Travel Stories

  • Birds of Lamabagar

    Birdwatching becomes an incredibly enjoyable experience, especially when equipped with a superzoom camera.  It’s even more exciting when a diverse range of bird species visits the area, creating a fascinating scene for…

  • Crossing the Solu River

    Geotechnical investigations are among the most challenging aspects of hydropower development in Nepal due to not only the country’s complex geology and outdated technology, but also difficulty in accessing those remote sites.…

  • An accident

    Sometimes the extraordinary events happen that define our life and death.  We were cruising along the highway when, out of nowhere, our driver lost control of the vehicle. It skidded off the…

  • Travelling alone

    As I journeyed through the countryside, I found myself counting trees and noting every milestone we passed. The sunset at the horizon was breathtaking, the sight of cattle returning home in large…

  • Good morning, Kathmandu

    Kathmandu has been masked in a persistent haze lately. Clear days are rare, and even the early mornings are marked by low visibility. This could be due to the seasonal changes or…

  • Dipankha Yatra

    The Dipankha Yatra is a grand religious festival, considered one of Nepal’s most important examples of religious tolerance, deeply rooted in the traditions of the historic and ancient city of Lalitpur. Held…

  • A fine day in Bhaktapur

    A fine day in Bhaktapur was a symphony of sights and sounds. The sun painted the ancient city in hues of gold, casting long shadows across the intricate woodcarvings and terracotta tiles.…

  • Moment of integrity

    A young, junior policeman stopped our bus and booked the driver for overcapacity and modifying the seating arrangements. Just as things were getting serious, an older, higher-ranking officer appeared, had a private…

  • Football in Dashrath Stadium

      Watched football live in a stadium after very long time. Winter day, cozy sunlight, packed crowd, and weekend holiday-it was perfect day for watching football, and NRT and Nepal Police played…

  • Leech bites

    I’m telling you, I don’t like leeches, but they sure seem to love me! The other day, four of us went trekking to check out a dam site. It was rainy, and…