Poor waste management turns Pashupati area parking lot into a mess
Summary
The parking lot near Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu suffers from poor waste management, leading to pollution and hygiene issues during peak pilgrimage seasons. The Pashupati Area Development Trust struggles to enforce cleanliness despite increasing pilgrims and limited infrastructure.
Key Points
- The parking lot at Bankali near Pashupatinath is heavily polluted with waste from pilgrims cooking and eating there.
- Pashupati Area Development Trust (PADT) acknowledges the problem and has increased cleaning efforts and installed dustbins, but enforcement remains lax.
- Infrastructure constraints such as lack of toilets and waste disposal areas contribute to the poor sanitation conditions.
- The pollution and waste issues impact the heritage site and pose challenges for managing mass pilgrimages while preserving the area's character.
