The Explore Nepal

Clean up of the historic park Tundikhel

Tundikhel,is a huge green field in the centre Kathmandu. Half is maintained by the Nepalese Army which holds parades or similar events on it. The other half is open to the public.

Many now use this half for relaxation, others as a freeway and traders as a market place. Litter is overwhelming, and the field is used as a public toilet.

Our Activities:
To combat pollution from solid waste and litter, The Explore Nepal Group together with The Kathmandu Metropolitan Corporation, the Environmental Department and The Royal Nepalese Army the following was done:

• Hawkers and small traders illegally trading were removed or fined.
• Clean-up programmes were conducted.
• The broken parts of the low fencing were blocked with barbed wire.
• Volunteers from The Explore Nepal Group regularly monitored the area.
• Media observation tours disseminated information to the general public.

The Impact:

• A nine feet tall metal fence around Tundikhel constructed by the government.
• Access to the area through one entrance only.
• Hawkers and traders completely banned.
• A significant increase in public awareness.
• Periodic clean-up programs.