Navin Shakya

fieldwork

A near death experience

This visit remains etched in my memory for the worst possible reason. It was the day I almost lost my life.
Life on instant noodles

This time, work took us to the remote northern part of Sankhuwasabha district for feasibility study of a hydroelectric project. As I remember, there are only very few sites as rugged and…
Scariest flight

Tumlingtar Airport was blanketed in thick fog all morning, and as the hours passed, our hopes of catching a flight began to fade. We were eager to leave Sankhuwasabha after completing one…
Road in village

This photo was taken in 2011 in the southeastern part of Rolpa during our fieldwork, where a new road had just reached the village. The whole community was excited and hopeful, looking…
Budhigandaki trek

Over the course of three days, we walked roughly 50 kilometers to reach our project site—a trek that turned out to be the most scenic and enjoyable route I’ve ever taken for…
In and around Jumla

Jumla (Khalanga) is one of the most remote and beautiful places in the country. It’s a small, scenic town located in the flat valley of the Tila River, surrounded by hills and…
Crossing the Arun River

A permanent bridge is under construction at present at Dobhan near Num that connects Khandbari, the district headquarters of Sankhuwasabha with the remote northern parts of the district. Track has been opened…
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among the most challenging aspects of hydropower development in Nepal due to not only the country’s complex geology and outdated technology, but also difficulty in accessing those remote sites.…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…