The Ganesh Post

The day started with a warm cup of Lamjung’s special tea. By early morning, we had already begun our field activities. Our base was Sera Bazar, and our first objective was to update the local market on the map. We tried to register as many shops and businesses as possible, hoping to make it easier for people who visit in the future. Although we managed to include about 50% of the shops this time, we aim to complete it on our next visit. After that, we followed our plan from the day before and headed toward the hydropower alignment site. Using SW Maps on two phones, we recorded various points like the possible powerhouse area, alignment lines, and important coordinates with photos and videos.  On another phone, we used the UTM Geo Map app to take geotagged pictures even while offline. It helped us track points like the surge tank, headrace pipe alignment, weir, intake, and the potential settling basin area. During our mapping work, Ward Chairman Min Bahadur Gurung also shared that f...

 In the month of April, our team of five civil engineering students set off on a  field visit from Kathmandu to Shera Bazar, Lamjung. The main objective was to identify the best possible alignment for the Kisedi Khola Small Hydropower Project, including a preliminary discharge measurement and a reconnaissance survey for intake and powerhouse locations. Our journey began early in the morning. After purchasing bus tickets worth Rs. 745 from the Lotshe Mall ticket counter in Kathmandu, we boarded a microbus from Kalanki around 7:30 am. Due to ongoing road extension works near Muglin, we encountered traffic congestion, dust, and uneven road surfaces, which made the travel slightly hectic. By around 2:30 pm, we reached Udipur—just a little ahead of Besisahar—and got off there. From Udipur, we hired a Bolero jeep (Rs. 150 per person) and headed towards Shera Bazar. The ride took approximately 30 minutes through scenic and slightly rugged rural terrain. Upon arrival, we met with the ...