There’s no doubt that mother nature is healing while humans are stuck at home. From clear skies to visible scenic beauties, the environment has seemingly benefitted amid the pandemic.
Speaking of which, Mt Everest was recently visible from Kathmandu Valley, even though it is situated almost 200 km away from the city. Due to the decrease in vehicular emission and factories being closed, the air quality has significantly improved in India and Nepal, reports Nepal Times. Hence, for the first time in years, Mt Everest could be clearly seen from the valley.
Have a look at the mesmerizing view:
Clicked in Chobar in Kathmandu Valley during dusk, the picture captures a clear view of the pristine white Himalayan range.
Identifying each of the peaks in the range, photographer Abhushan Gautam even made arrows for people to identify the world’s highest mountain, reports Indian Express.
Here's how Mt. Everest is visible from Kathmandu valley on an extremely clear weather. (Google Earth referencing) @KanakManiDixit @kundadixit @NepaliTimes @Himal_Khabar pic.twitter.com/o1S1zSN1t3
— Abhushan Gautam (@AbhushanGautam) May 15, 2020
He even explained why Mt Everest appeared smaller in the pictures. He said that the mountain was hidden behind Mt Kang Nachugo and Mt Chobutse in the images he clicked.
The #COVID19Lockdown has cleaned the air over #Nepal and northern #India. So much so that for the first time in many years, Mt #Everest can be seen again from #Kathmandu Valley even though it is 200km away.
More breathtaking images by @AbhushanGautam: https://t.co/IqFZw39haC pic.twitter.com/ErTJa7kPJo
— Nepali Times (@NepaliTimes) May 15, 2020
It goes without saying people were mesmerized by the stunning view. Many people wished we could keep things the same way after the lockdown:
Can we keep it this way?
Nepal spends a billion dollars a year so that healthy, fit young men can pollute our cities with fossil fuel spewing motorcycles and cars.
Make them bicycle in cities. We'll have clean air and save a billion dollars during the recession. @NepalPoliceHQ https://t.co/txyexZEoSY— Sushma Joshi (@joshi_sushma) May 15, 2020
😍 that’s the world I want to live in.
— Andrew Bloxham (@Andrew_Bloxham) May 15, 2020
At least there’s something positive coming out if this terrible pandemic.
— Monkey Mountaineering (@monkeymountains) May 15, 2020
If we switch to electric public transport the short reprieve with clear sky and Mt. #Everest in Kathmandu's visibility that we are experiencing during lockdown, can be extended further, supporting local economy and reducing trade deficit with neighbouring country. https://t.co/8kf25PVNMR
— Manjeet Dhakal (@manjeetdhakal) May 15, 2020
I absolutely love this – i have flown through this valley of fog a few times now and you see a grainy himalayan range through your window – its usually a 3 day trek before you get your first glimpse of Everest and its amazing that it was viewable from kathmandu all along ! https://t.co/RqT40QLVyI
— paul mcgonigle (@paulrmcgonigle) May 15, 2020
Let nature takeover!
— Puskar Joshi (@imPuskarJoshi) May 15, 2020
Amazing; never even thought that it was possible.
— Kumar Simkhada (@ksimkh) May 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/SidArcher22/status/1261221629704589312?s=20
Such mesmerizing views not only take your breath away but also make you wonder about the damage we’ve done to mother earth. What do you think? Tell us!