Navin Shakya
travel
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Mugu village, nestled along the majestic Mugu River in the remote northernmost part of Mugu district at an elevation of 3,500 m, is home to over 200 households. The village, surrounded by stunning natural beauty, is incredibly isolated, requiring a two-day walk from the nearest road to reach, and another additional day to reach from More on this
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Num is just about 40 kilometers away from Khandbari, the district headquarters of Sankhuwasabha. But thanks to the terrible road conditions along the Koshi Highway, it takes over five hours to make that short trip, especially during this season. The bad roads are making life difficult for both locals and drivers, and it’s wasting so More on this
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The Langtang Valley trek is one of the shorter trekking routes in Nepal, located just a few kilometers north of Kathmandu. This trek starts and ends in Syabrubesi, offering beautiful views of the mountains and scenic landscapes. Even though it’s shorter, it’s not an easy trek. The trail is challenging from the beginning, with many More on this
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Pokhara has always been a lively and vibrant city, full of energy and life. I’ve always had a deep love for this place, with so many cherished memories tied to it. But the Pokhara I’m seeing now feels like a shadow of the city I once knew. Most of the businesses are closed, the usually More on this
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This year, I’ve been traveling to a lot of new places for work, and it’s been both exciting and challenging. Exploring new locations always brings a sense of adventure, but in the remote areas of this country, it also comes with its own set of difficulties—particularly when it comes to communication. In many rural regions, More on this
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If you’re traveling in or out of Nagdhunga, the main entrance to Kathmandu, getting stuck in traffic is almost a given. If you don’t hit traffic, consider yourself lucky. While there are several government plans to fix this daily issue, none have actually started yet. The condition of this major highway, the only one that More on this
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My visit to the Upper Seti hydropower project will forever be etched in my memory, but for the most terrifying reason – I almost lost my life. This site visit, which was meant to be routine, turned into a harrowing brush with death in the unforgiving waters of the Seti River. Located about 20 km More on this
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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 physically demanding as this one. It took us a solid six days from the time we landed at Tumlingtar Airport to finally reach More on this
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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 of the toughest site visits for a hydropower project, but the weather seemed determined to keep us grounded. Miraculously, after a four-hour delay, More on this