fieldwork

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…
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…
Travelling in rainy season

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…
Kathmandu vs Nepal!

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…
Kathmandu and nearby places

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…

Travelling alone