The following images are from Kamal Pokhari while the revival works were underway. The historical pond was finally getting a much needed make over with a paved pathway around it, as well as a thorough clean up of the pond. Initially targeted for SAARC 2014, construction work seems to have been delayed and is still going on as of December 2016.
As for the pond, it is a historical pond which for the longest time has been in a state of neglect. Land encroachment, construction of roads on either sides and an overall decrease of surface water has seen the pond shrink from its original size.
The efforts at revival is welcome as it aims to develop the pond and its surrounding area as a recreational public space which will be open to the public. In a city like Kathmandu with its open spaces rapidly shrinking giving away to the ever expanding concrete jungle, this is a welcome step.
As for the pond, it is a historical pond which for the longest time has been in a state of neglect. Land encroachment, construction of roads on either sides and an overall decrease of surface water has seen the pond shrink from its original size.
The efforts at revival is welcome as it aims to develop the pond and its surrounding area as a recreational public space which will be open to the public. In a city like Kathmandu with its open spaces rapidly shrinking giving away to the ever expanding concrete jungle, this is a welcome step.
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| Looking towards City Centre (SE) (May 2016) |
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| Looking towards South (May 2016) |
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| Looking South West (May 2016) |
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| Looking West (May 2016) |
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| Looking North West (May 2016) |
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| Looking North East (May 2016) |
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| Looking East (May 2016) |
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| Looking South East (May 2016) |
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