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Monday, February 4, 2013

Shivapuri Watershed Value


 Situated in the north of Kathmandu the shivapuri Nagarjun National park is one of the primary sources of freshwater for Kathmandu vally . The park is bestowed with an abundance of streams .the park provides over 40% of the drinking water to the Kathmandu vally About 30 million litres of water per day is tapped from the Bagmati , syalmati, Bishnumati Nagmati Sangla Mahadeva and Tusal khola  there are reservoirs at Sundarijal, panimuhan , Tokha Alle Dhakalchure and panchmane to supply water to the Kathmandu vally . Bagmati , Bishnumati and yashomati rivers
Originate in the Shivapuri ridge . That explains why this area is the lifeline of capital city .

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