LIST OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS IN POKHARA WITH THEIR OFFICE LOCATION

   

       

There are numerous bigger to smaller Internet service providers(Isps) that have been providing Internet service in pokhara. Here is the list of some of Internet service providers of pokhara (with brief introduction including its office location and respective sites) that have served in and out of the Pokhara valley.

1)ADSL Broadband Internet Service- It is the Internet service which is provided by the leading company of Nepal NEPAL TELECOM.It has high market share in pokhara in terms of Internet service.Its office is located in Ranipauwa,pokhara.To know more about the service we can visit the site www.ntc.edu.np.

2)Pokhara Internet-Probably, it might be the second biggest Internet service provider in pokhara in terms of market share.It had started its service a decade ago.Now it have established itself as leading Internet service provider in pokhara.Its office is located in Gairapatan,pokhara and to know more about it simply we have to log on to www.pokharainternet.com.np.

3)Broadlink-Broadlink has also high number of users in pokhara.Its office is located at New Road,Pokhara and to get more information we can go for www.broadlink.com.np.

4)Worldlink-Worldlink might be one of the leading Isp of Nepal.But its presence in pokhara was  comparatively less before 2016.But  from end of 2016 it has expanded its area and market through its unlimited fiber internet packages.It has begun providing very high speed internet at low price compared to others.Likewise, we can have cable service through the fiber.In near future it is sure to have good market in and around pokhara valley.Its office is located at Sitabhawan in Mahendrapool.Visit here worldlink.com.np

5)UTL- We can get unlimited Internet service from UTL.But its service  might be comparatively slow than others.However it is also in use in pokhara valley.Its office is located in NayaBazar Road and for more info get www.utlnepal.com.

     In my view above mentioned  Internet providers are highly preferred by the Internet users in Pokhara.There are other providers that have served in pokhara valley.Here is list of some of them:

6)JagadambaAirnetCommunicationsPvt.Ltd
Location: Pokhara-Baglung Highway

Website:www.jagadambaairnet.wordpress.com   

            

7)Lumbini Net

Location:Mahendrapool  

 Website:www.lumbininet.com.np

8)Websurfer

Location:New Road   

Website-www.websurfer.com.np

9)Barahi Internet Technologies Pvt.Ltd

Location: SrijanaChowk   

 Website:www.barahinet.com.np

10)Japan Nepal Information Communications Technology

Location: PrithiviChowk   

Website:www.jnict.com.np

11) Telnet Internet Pvt.Ltd
Location:Simalchaur, Kaski
Website:http://www.telnet.net.np/

GOOGLE DOCS

                                                                                                                           Now almost every computer user needs to perform various tasks like creating documents, spreadsheets ,presentation, forms, etc and for these tasks they need  to use application like Word editor, spreadsheet creator, presentation tool and other similar types. Microsoft office is one of the best available packages of the tools.  But to use it we have to spend a large amount of money and we cannot use it to work online. GOOGLE DOCS can be a solution for this. 

GOOGLE DOCS is a freeware tool that helps to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, drawings, etc which is absolutely free and an online alternative to MS Office package. Using it anyone can work from anywhere across the globe and for this the person just need to access to the Internet. You can share your work with anyone you want from within GOOGLE DOCS itself. This means you don’t need to manually find file in your computer system and attach to your email. You are provided with 1024mb of free space to store data online. You can download documents to your computer hard disk in just one click. Listed below are the steps that help you use GOOGLE DOCS:

1)First, you need to create Gmail account.

2)Once Gmail account is created, you are eligible to use it.

3)Start any web browser and type docs.google.com in the address bar of the web browser.

4)Log in with your Gmail ID and password. Within few moments, you see your personalized interface of GOOGLE DOCS.

A brief introduction of topmost magician of 2015 with notable tricks

   Magic although performed by humans has been a great matter of concern to the themselves humans since its existence.Magic is a performing art that entertains audiences by staging tricks or creating illusions of seemingly impossible or supernatural feats using natural means. These feats are called magic tricks, effects or illusions. A professional who performs such illusions is called a  magician or an illusionist. There were magicians in ancient times as well as now.Here is brief introduction of  topmost magician of 2015:
1)David copperfield
David Copperfield (September 16, 1956) is an American illusionist,who has been described by Forbes as the most commercially successful magician in history.Copperfield's television specials have won 21 Emmy Awards of a total 38 nominations. Best known for his combination of storytelling and illusion, Copperfield’s career of over 30 years has earned him 11 Guinness World Records and he has been named a Living Legend by the USA Library of Congress.Copperfield has so far sold 40 million tickets and grossed over $4 billion, which is more than any other solo entertainer in history.
Notable tricks:
David Copperfield's laser illusion
Portal (magic trick)
Walking Through the Great Wall of China
Death Saw
David Copperfield's flying illusion
Squeeze box (magic trick)

Shey-phoksundo National Park Nepal

Description:

Shey-phoksundo National Park is situated in the Trans-Himalayan region of northwest Nepal. It is Nepal’s largest National Park covering an area of 3,555 km2. It was established in 1984 to preserve a unique Trans-Himalayan ecosystem with a diversity of flora and fauna. The Park’s climatic differences, altitude variations, and different zoo-geographical regions support a diverse range of biotic systems. In 1988, an area of 1349 km2 surrounding the park was declared as buffer zone, which consists of forests and private lands. The buffer zone is jointly managed by the park and local communities. Together they initiate community development activities and manage the natural and cultural resources.

Features:

Shey- Phoksundo National Park provides a diversity of spectacular landscapes. Elevations in the park range from 2,130m in Ankhe to 6,883m at the summit of Kanjiroba Himal. Much of the park lies north of the Himalayan crest. Nepal’s deepest and second largest lake, Phoksundo Lake, lies in upper regions of Suligad. Near the lake’s outlet is the country’s highest waterfall. The major rivers in the park are the Khung, Nmajung and Panjang, the Suligad and Jugdual Rivers, which are the major tributaries of the Thuli Bheri River; and the Langu River, which drains the high dolpo plateau to the east and flows westward. Phoksundo Lake is famous for its magnificent turquoise color and the spectacular scenery clearly rank it with the most scenic mountain parks in the world. Ringmo village, a typical Tibetan village, is scenically nestled in the area. Many beautiful glaciers can be found near and above the lake area. The Park contains many Gompas (Monasteries) and religious area. The most famous, Shey Gompa was established in the 11th Century. Thashung Gompa located near Phoksundo Lake was built about 900 years ago to conserve wildlife.

Climate:

 As a result of its spanning both the northern and southern aspects of the Himalayan crest, the park experiences a wide climatic range. Most of the precipitation in the area occurs during the monsoon (July-September), although the Dhaulagari and Kanjiroba Ranges from a massive barrier preventing most of the rain from reaching the Trans-Himalayan area. The park contains the transition form a monsoon dominated climate with 1500 mm of annual precipitation in the south (Suligad) to an arid climate with less than 500 mm a year in the northern slopes. Winters are quite severe, with frequent snowfalls above 2,500m and temperature’s remaining below freezing above 3,000m through much of the winter.

Flora & Fauna:

The flora found within the park is extremely diverse. The northern regions contain barren areas of the upper Himalayas and the Trans-Himalayan slope lands consisting of some rhododendron, caragana shrubs, and Salix, Juniper, white Himalayan birch, and the occasional silver fir dominate the high meadows of the Himalayas. Less than five percent of the park is forested, with much of it lying in the southern portion. The Suligad Valley’s flora consists of blue pine, spruce, hemlock, cedar, silver fir, poplar, rhododendron, and bamboo. The park also contains 286 species of ethno botanical importance. The park provides important habitat for endangered species including the snow leopard, grey wolf, musk deer, and blue sheep, goral, great Tibetan sheep, Himalayan tahr, leopard, jackal, and Himalayan black bear are also found in the park. The park is home to 6 species of reptiles and 29 species of butterfly, including the highest flying butterfly in the world, Paralasa nepalaica. The park provides habitat for over 200 species of birds, among which include yellow-throated marten, Tibetan partridge, wood snip, white-throated tit, wood accentor, and crimson-eared rose finch.

Culture:

 The park is home to more than 9,000 people and their villages’ area among the highest settlements on Earth. Most of the inhabitants of the park practice Bon Buddhism, an ancient religion with roots in Animism and Buddhism. The Bon-po religion, which forms the entire cultural base for Tibetan Buddhism, was founded 18,000 years ago, during the Zhang Zung Empire of today's western Tibet. The landscape is dotted with sacred monasteries, thangka paintings, and chortens. The local community is heavily dependent on trade with Tibet and agriculture. This area is also famous for its salt trade caravans.

Problems/challenges:

  Like other conservation areas in Nepal there are also several  problems in shey phoksundo national park just like park people conflicts, poor governance and lack of implementation of rules, inadequate data for monitoring endangered wildlife species and the ever changing need for trans-boundary bi-lateral relationship, unfair trade practices and unsustainable collection of the natural resources, increasing livelihoods of people depending on park’s resources, grazing by the cattle on the pastures . Studies have shown that it is still lacking in proper recognition of priority areas, there is a huge gap in the availability of sufficient data about the area and its diversity and people, the acting legislations & regulations are continued to work in paper in some places where the hands of law cannot touch. There are increased incidents of valued products like the ‘yarchagumba’ (Cordyceps sinensis) being smuggled into our neighboring countries. Certain lapses on the side of government and park officials have so far hindered the process of conservation and communities who sometimes oppose the control measures and access to the conserved flora and fauna. Like any place else on earth, SPNP is also affected by the perils of climate change. Its residents are witnessing a change which is rapid and are less prepared to face the consequences. Poverty, illiteracy, lack of awareness of the local people are other additional problems to be included.

Conservation measures:

      Despite the problems in SPNP there are also several conservation measures conducted. Various rules and regulation are implemented for the visitors visiting the park. Entering the park without permit is made illegal. Various relevant legislation is working for the conservation of the park. Several activities regarding the conservation are conducted by the local people. Women’s participation in the development programme through non-formal education (NFE) classes that increase literacy and teach health, sanitation, marketing, and tourism management is conducted. Maintenances of existing forest cover and restoration of degraded forests through reforestation, agro forestry, user group forestry, alternative energy projects and village nurseries is done. Reduction of the impacts of grazing through improved livestock and pasture management i.e. improved fodder quality, increased livestock productivity, rotational grazing schemes and strengthened local rangeland management organizations is carried out. Park management plan based on scientific principles, with people's participation is developed. Strengthening of the capacity of local communities and government institutions which manage and regulate the use of natural resources was thought to be must for the conservation and more emphasis is given on it.

Conclusion:

     In my opinion there is still a need for development of a vast knowledge base, especially related to SPNP, its resources and how we can help develop the place and its people. There should be better understanding of Conservation strategies and approaches. There are needs for several amendments in the country’s policies and strategies. Awareness of the importance of biodiversity among local people through environmental education should be done. If we could improve and maintain local living standards while safeguarding the region's unique environmental and cultural heritage the conservation process will be more effective. The Department of Forests should take a leading role in the regeneration of medicinal plants and illegal extraction of medicinal herbs and plants should be totally stopped. Plantations should be developed in the appropriate ecological zones by doing proper research. If we would be able to overcome the shortcomings and challenges we can conserve the flora and fauna in SPNP to our full extent without disturbing the diversity of that area.