Tag: Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

The Joys of Jamacho Peak and Nagarjun Forest

by Moire, posted in Running around the World

“Where do you want to run this weekend?” Roger and Richard asked. I didn’t mind. Just as long as there were mountains involved and absolutely no leeches, I was up for running anywhere. In the end, we all agreed to head to Jamacho peak, just west of Kathmandu city. At 2095 metres altitude, it’s the … Continue reading The Joys of Jamacho Peak and Nagarjun Forest

Summiting Shivapuri

by Moire, posted in Running around the World

There’s a big green blog at the top of my map of Kathmandu Valley. The Shivapuri Watershed and Widlife Reserve has lain temptingly there for months, waiting for me to explore. I finally had a chance last Sunday to breach the green line around it and to head to its summit at 2725 metres. I … Continue reading Summiting Shivapuri