Navin Shakya
fieldwork
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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 road and crashed into a nearby drainage canal. In that split second, everything went blank. One of our team members was seriously injured,… More on this
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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 groups was heartwarming, and the vast expanse of water at the Koshi Barrage was simply stunning. —- Despite being a good sleeper, I… More on this
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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 of course, I was the only one who ended up with leech bites. They were all over my body, and I stopped counting… More on this
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I must admit that I’ve never been a fan of travelling during the rainy season. The roads, which are already notorious for their poor condition, become even more treacherous during this time of year. The heavy rainfall and subsequent landslides often bring travel to a grinding halt, leaving passengers stranded for hours on end. Despite… More on this
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My parents just returned from a tour of the western regions of Nepal, and they were deeply shocked to see young children walking for miles along narrow, dangerous highways just to attend school. On their return, my father described Kathmandu as a paradise in comparison, marvelling at how every facility and convenience is concentrated here,… More on this
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My early days as a professional geologist; working as a freelancer for a reputed construction company to identify possible sand mines in Kathmandu and adjoining districts. During this fieldwork, we covered the districts of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Dhading, Chitwan and Makawanpur to map sand deposits. Some glimpses are uploaded here. More on this