The Nettle Plant in Nepal नेपालमा सिस्नो र प्रयोग
In Nepal, the nettle plant, locally known as “Sisnu” (सिस्नो), holds significant cultural, culinary, and medicinal importance. In the past, it was not considered very useful except for some herbal medicinal purposes.
Characteristics and Habitat
Species: Generally, two species found in Nepal are Urtica dioica and Girardinia diversifolia, locally known as Himalayan giant nettle.
Habitat: Nettles plants grow in temperate and subtropical regions, typically in the mid-hills and mountainous areas of Nepal. They thrive in moist, nutrient-rich soils, often near water sources and forests.
Cultural and Culinary Uses
Food/ soup: Sisnu is a traditional food in Nepalese cuisine. The young leaves and shoots are harvested, boiled, and often made into a soup called “Sisnu ko jhol.” This soup is valued for its nutritional content and is a staple in rural diets.
Preparation: Cooking or drying neutralizes the plant’s stinging properties. The cooked leaves are used in various dishes, providing a rich source of vitamins and minerals.
Medicinal Uses
Traditional Medicine: In Nepalese herbal medicine, Sisnu is used to treat various ailments. It’s believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and is used to alleviate joint pain, arthritis, and skin conditions.
Nutritional Supplement: The high iron content in Sisnu makes it beneficial for treating anemia. It’s also used as a general health tonic to boost immunity and overall well-being.
Economic and Ecological Importance
Fiber Production: The Himalayan giant nettle is used for its fibers to produce traditional textiles and ropes, supporting local economies, especially in rural areas. The textile is believed to be better for the human body than other modern textiles.
Sustainable Harvesting: Sisnu is a renewable resource. Its cultivation and harvesting contribute to sustainable agricultural practices, soil conservation, and biodiversity.
Conservation and Challenges
Biodiversity: Sisnu supports various wildlife species by providing habitat and food sources, playing an integral part in the local ecosystem.
Overharvesting: There is a risk of overharvesting due to its economic value. Sustainable harvesting practices are essential to ensure that nettle populations remain healthy and productive.
Promotion and Research
Agricultural Development: Organizations and researchers in Nepal are promoting the cultivation and use of Sisnu, recognizing its nutritional, medicinal, and economic potential.
Awareness Campaigns: As urban life becomes more stressful and associated with various illnesses, people are increasingly seeking Sisnu soup and curry to maintain their health. Awareness about the benefits of Sisnu is being raised among local communities, encouraging its use in both traditional and modern contexts.
The nettle plant, or Sisnu, is a valuable resource in Nepal, deeply embedded in the country’s cultural heritage and daily life. Its diverse applications in food, medicine, and industry highlight its importance, while ongoing efforts aim to promote sustainable use and conservation.
Source: from the internet
Clean and quiet hotel in Kathmandu
こんにちは。
私はネパールが大好きな日本人です。ネパールでは「グルリンポチェ」と呼ばれています。今日は、私の友人であるシェカルさんを紹介させてください。
ネパールは、私の第二の故郷です。初めて訪れたのは2010年。それ以来ネパールの魅力にとりつかれ、足繁く通っています。今回で5回目の訪問になりました。
シェカルさんに出会ったのは、初めての訪問の際、タメル地区で旅行会社を探しているときでした。日本語を操る外国人に最初は警戒していましたが、付き合っていくうちに心から信用できる人だと分かりました。日本人と感覚が似ていて、とても律儀な人です。
タメル地区にある様々な旅行会社と比較しましたが、シェカルさんが案内してくれるツアーが一番安かったです。彼とフェイスブックで友達になると、とても多くの日本人と交友があり、安心してツアーを依頼することができました。今回のネパール旅行の目的は、カイラス山巡礼ツアーに参加することでした。もちろん彼に依頼したのですが、大満足なツアーになりました。
彼に依頼して本当に良かった！そんなシェカルさんがこのたび、ホテルを建てることに。さっそく利用させてもらいました。
ホテルは、キルティプルという街から少し離れた場所にあります。「Green Eco Resort」という名前にふさわしく、緑と自然に恵まれた憩いの地です。
肝心な部屋ですが、日本のホテルと変わらないくらい清潔で、とても広々としています。特にバスルームは、カトマンズの高級ホテルと同じくらい綺麗です。タメル地区にあるホテルではまずお目にかかれない清潔さでしょう。もちろんWi-Fiもサクサクで、ホットシャワーもじゃんじゃん出ました。
とても快適に過ごせます。タメル地区から30分足らずのロケーションにも関わらず、信じられないくらい空気が澄んでいて、ストレス社会の日本から解放された気分になりました。部屋にあるバルコニーからは、ヒマラヤ山脈の絶景を楽しめました。
快晴の日にはエベレストも見えるそうです。夜はカトマンズ中心街の夜景がとっても綺麗！毎朝、バルコニーの椅子に座り、新鮮な空気を吸いながらチャイを啜ります。
その日課がたまらなく贅沢な時間に感じられました。ちなみに、屋上は常にオープンしていて、360度のパノラマが楽しめます。
チョバールからキルティプルの丘、スワヤンブナート、そして背後に聳えるチャンドラギリ山脈まで、雄大な景色を独り占めしたときは感動しました。
ホテルのロケーションは、辺鄙なところにあると思っていたのですが、意外と周辺の観光に適した場所であることが分かりました。
ケーブルカーでチャンドラギリ山脈の丘への登ったり、キルティプルの旧市街を歩いたり、日本山妙法寺までハイキングしたり、数日のんびりと過ごすには最適なロケーションです。
また、ある日はシェカルさんの奥様であるカルパナさんの料理教室も体験しました。
このようなアクティビティや現地の人との触れ合いは、旅に彩を与え、忘れがたい思い出になりますね。カルパナさんの作るネパール料理は、そこらへんのレストランより断然美味しい！ぜひ食べてみてほしいです。
ホテルまでのアクセスですが、シェカルさんに連絡すれば迎えに来てくれます。
タメル地区でも、空港でも、カトマンズ近辺ならどこでも大丈夫です。
もしくは、バスが通っているので丁寧にホテルまでの乗り継ぎ方を教えてくれます。
空港からホテルまでは15km、タメル地区からホテルまでは10㎞です。
滞在中に希望するアクティビティがあれば、シェカルさんに伝えれば何でも相談に乗ってくれます。例えばカメラマンの方であれば、周辺地域へ地元の人しか知らないような撮影ポイントに連れて行ってもらったり、キルティプルの散策ツアーやトレッキングツアーなどです。
他にも、「あれ食べたい！」とか、「これ買いたい！」とかでも大丈夫です。
カトマンズ盆地内の観光へはもちろんのこと、ポカラやルンビニなどの遠くへ行く場合でもチケットを格安で手配してくれます。つらつらと宣伝しましたが、私はシェカルさんからお金を受け取って宣伝しているわけではありません。
ただ、彼は少し不器用で宣伝が苦手なので、私が代わりに日本語で案内ようと思っただけです。グリーンエコリゾートは、とても落ち着いて滞在できる空間です。
また泊まりたくなること間違いなし！
Contact Shekhar:
Cell: +9779813670109
Land Line: +977-1-5213199
Email: alpineasiantrek@gmail.com
Website: www.greenecoresort.com
もし必要であれば、私が日本語でメールのやりとりができますので、いつでも連絡してほしいです。日本人だからこそ何か適切なアドバイスができるかもしれません。
”グルリンポチェ” greenecoresort_japan@yahoo.co.jp
ホテルのロケーションは、辺鄙なところにあると思っていたのですが、意外と周辺の観光に適した場所であることが分かりました。 ケーブルカーでチャンドラギリ山脈の丘へ登ったり、キルティプルの旧市街を歩いたり、日本山妙法寺までハイキングしたり、数日のんびりと過ごすには最適なロケーションです。
2 Mongolian Climbers missing above south Cole of Everest
Mongolian climbers, Purevsuren Lkhagvar and Ushukhjgargal Tsendamba missing above 8,000m on Everest in the middle of summit waves. Two Mongolian climbers disappeared after they departed Camp 4 for the summit. They were climbing without supplementary O2 or sherpa support. Usukhjargal Tsedendamba and Prevsuren Lkhagvajav last made radio contact with Base Camp as they departed Camp 4 at 7:30 pm on Sunday (11-05-2024). They planned to reach the summit the following morning but never contacted Base Camp again.
Photo source: Everest Chronicles
कामीरिता कीर्तिमानी २९ औं पटक सगरमाथामा
Mr. Kami Rita Sherpa, the current world record holder, surpassed his own remarkable achievement by successfully summiting Mount Everest for the 29th time on May 12, 2024. This feat echoes the historic first ascent of Everest on May 29, 1953, accomplished by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. According to reports, a multitude of climbers are currently en route to conquer the world’s highest peak, with over 100 climbers having reached the summit since last Friday. A total of 414 climbers have obtained permits to undertake this formidable challenge, highlighting the allure of scaling 8,000-meter and higher mountains during the spring season.
Birendra lake Outbrust 2024
There was a glacier lake outburst in the Gorkha district yesterday. The glacier lake, known as Birendra Lake (3700m), is located north of Samagaun, before reaching the Manaslu (8163m) Himal Base Camp. Due to an avalanche from the Manaslu, the lake water splashed down, causing a flash flood downstream towards the lower lands of the Budi Gandaki River. According to news agencies, the bridge between Samdo village and Sama Gaun village (along the Manaslu Circuit trekking route) was destroyed by the flash flood.
Everest Expedition 2024
This spring 2024, 63 climber obtained permits to scale Mount Everest, including 13 women climbers and 50 men. Spring is considered the best time to climb Everest, and there may be more climbers waiting to apply for permits. Around 500 permits were issued for Everest alone.
The first succesful climb to Mt. Everest was in 1953, May 29th by Sir Edmond Hillary and Mt. Tenzing Norgey Sherpa from Nepal. Since then, thousands have scalled everest. Many climbers have lost their life due to bad weather condition, lack of oxyzen, avalanche and personal physical contition.
Maha Shivaratri Festival
Maha Shivaratri ( महाशिवरात्रि), ‘The Great Night of Shiva’) is a Hindu festival celebrated on 8th March 2024. The festival is in, March 8th 20024. Thousands of Hindu people visit to Pashupatinanth (honour of the deity Shiva) in Kathmandu from all over the countries and India as well as.
According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is observed on the fourteenth day of the dark (waning) half of the lunar month of Phalguna or Magha. The festival commemorates the wedding of Shiva and Parvati, and the occasion that Shiva performs his divine dance, called the Tandava.
It is a notable festival in Hinduism, marking a remembrance of “overcoming darkness and ignorance” in life and the world. It is observed by remembering Shiva and chanting prayers, fasting, and meditating on ethics and virtues such as honesty, non-injury to others, charity, forgiveness, and the discovery of Shiva. Ardent devotees stay awake throughout this night. Others visit one of the Shiva temples or go on a pilgrimage to the Jyotirlingams. The festival is believed to have originated in 5th century BCE.
Avalanche in Annapurna circuit
There was an heavy avalanche in Manang area (Annapurna Circuit Trekking route) on 3rd march 2024. At Nyshang Dhikurpokhari, due to avalanche the circuit trail to Annapurna was blocked. The avalanche are is 14km north from the headquarter of Manang district Chame. As per the CDO of Manang, they have been working to clear the blockade by a excavator from yesterday. As per ACAP officer, there are about 30 trekkers each day trekking through the route. The avalanche happened was at night and there were no any people in an accident.
Trekker found dead in Machhapuchare
Ms. Pla Josh, a German national, was discovered deceased in Machhepuchare, Nepal, where she had been trekking with an American companion. She had lost contact since Saturday, prompting the deployment of the Armed Police Force to search the suspected area. Her body was found vertically down a rock in Machhapuchare Rural Municipality, Mirsa. According to her trekking partner, she slipped while returning from the Machhepuchare trek. The American companion reported the incident to the police in Pokhara. The search team located her on a steep rock slope and is now preparing to retrieve her body with the assistance of ropes.
Source: News agency
Snow in High mountain
After a five-month dry winter, Nepal experienced widespread rain, with some areas even having hail mixed in. As the trekking season began in March and April, snowfall in the high Himalayas added excitement and challenges to the trails. Despite the difficulties, the snowy landscapes promised breathtaking views of the majestic Himalayas from cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara.
