The Kathmandu Valley: Getting Around - A Photo Essay
After the initial shock of hearing about the massive earthquake in Nepal, my thoughts shifted to the recovery effort, especially after seeing reports of cracked roads. Having seen the narrow streets and traffic situation there, I recognized the difficulty of bringing supplies to the survivors and the recovery effort. It was hard enough getting our mini tour bus in and out of the Kathmandu Valley under normal circumstances, let alone bulldozers and trucks of supplies on fragile roads. I thought the pictures I took before the earthquake could give you a better perspective than what I could describe in words. #1. AT THE TOWN CENTER We visited three towns in Kathmandu Valley: Bakhtapur, Kathmandu and Patan. They pretty much have the same layout of very narrow streets and alleys, some lined by commercial and residential homes with beautiful balconies in unique woodcarvings. The narrow streets lead to a "Durbar Square" (rectangular plaza), which is mainly a cluster of tem...