Himalayan Trail Walker: Things To Do In Kathmandu.

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Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Plants of Kathmandu Valley - A Pictorial Guide

January 28, 2025

The book *Plants of Kathmandu Valley - A Pictorial Guide*, authored by botanists Man B. Rokaya, Shalik R. Sigdel, Saroj K. Kasaju, and La Dorche Sherpa, provides detailed information on 885 flowering plant species from 491 genera and 120 families found in and around the Kathmandu Valley. It features high-quality images to showcase the valley's rich floral diversity, covering plants from subtropical to temperate climatic zones.

The book highlights the historical botanical explorations of the valley, beginning with Sir Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1802-1803), followed by Nathaniel Wallich (1820-1821) and others, who documented the valley's flora. The text is structured into three chapters:

1. Background on the valley's geography, history, climate, and culture.

2. An overview of vegetation and floral diversity.

3. Illustrated details of each plant species, including scientific and vernacular names, characteristics, habitats, distribution, and economic uses.

Published by the Kathmandu Centre for Research Education and the Chinese Academy of Sciences-Tribhuvan University, this book is a valuable resource for understanding the valley's plants and costs Rs. 3100.

News: https://risingnepaldaily.com/news/55880

Monday, December 2, 2019

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

December 02, 2019

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park taking is position in the north side of Kathmandu Valley. After 2009 Shivapuir National Park was merged with Nagarjun islands, touching parts of Kathmandu, Sindhupalchowk, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts.

-Shivapuri watershed Conservation area-1976

-Shivapuri Protected Watershed area 1978

- Shivapuri watershed and wildlife reserve -1984

-Shivapuri National Park 2002

-Shivapur Nagarjun National Park 2009

Tributaries of Nagmati, Bagmati, Syalmati, Bishumati and other as well. Park have both sub-tropical and lower temperate zone, recording 1250 species of vascular plants and 129 species of mushrooms. 311 species including 117 migratory birds. 102 species of moths and butterflies.

Most notable fauna like clouded leopard, leopard cat, Assames monkey, king kobra, green pit viber, rat snake etc

Hiking route as follows

Nagarkot-Jhule -Chisapani

Sundarijal -Maichur- Jhule-Chisapnai

Sundarijal-Mulkharka-Chisapani

Panimuhan-NagiGumba-Baghdwar-Shivapuri Peak

Panimuhan-Bagdwar-Shivapuri Peak

Panimuhan-ChhapBhanjyang- Shivapuri Peak

Panimuhan-ChhapBhanjyang-Sikre

Panimuhan-Baghdwar-Rholche-Chisapni

Tokha-GurjeBhajyang-Gurung Gaun

Jagat- GurjeBhanjyag-Gurung Gaun

Kakani- Gurje- Chhapbhanjyang- Shivapuri Peak

Fulbari Gate - Jamacho

**Follow the Park rule
**Keep the Park clean
Thank you

Saturday, November 30, 2019

Chamadevi Temple Day Hike

November 30, 2019

Wanting to get awesome views of Kathmandu Valley and High Himalayas ranges then it will be you best hiking destination near Kathmandu.

Day 0: Reach to Bus Park
Day 0:Catch Bus of Dashankali Temple and get off the bus at Bhanjayang and Start your hike
Day 0: Hike for 3/4 hours ( extend trail-Bhasmasur Dada )
Day 0: Hike to Machhegaun and Catch bus to Kathmandu.

Things Need to Carry with you:
-Pack lunch
-Bottles of water
-Normal Clothing
-others depends upon your choice

note: please do not throw your waste here

Saturday, November 10, 2018

What I do not like about Kathmandu City? #1

November 10, 2018

What I do not like about the Kathmandu City?

This kind of Street.

I hate what I have shown in below caption photo.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Taleju Temple

July 17, 2018

Date back to King Mahendra Malla in 1562 AD, devoted to divinity of the Malla rulers.Which is lying on a 12 plinth, and 36.6 meters high. This is open for public once a year during Dashain.
Temple first Taleju temple is situated in Kathmandu Durbar square, second in Bhaktapur and third in Patan. This temple are named after for Goddess Taleju Bhawani, holy divinity who has four heads and ten arms.

Thursday, May 31, 2018

Try Risksha Ride In Kathmandu

May 31, 2018

Risksha Ride in Kathmandu, you will have a different experience. Looking tuning with the cities in Kathmandu. Your first adventure in Kathmandu passing, crossing the street “ Be Careful”. City you want to feel the experience by the Risk ride through the Thamel.

Be different, feel different.