The Tukucha Khola (Nepali: टुकुचा खोला) is a tributary of the holy Bagmati River in Nepal. The ancient cultural name of this river is Ikshumati and it is called 'Tukucha' (Sugarcane river) in Newari language. It flows through dense settlements between Dhobi Khola and Bishnumati Khola in Kathmandu.[3] This rivulet originates in chundevi area of Kathmandu behind Nirmal Nivas and merges with Bagmati River after reaching Kalmochan Mahadev temple in Tripureshwar. The length of the rivulet within the main city is estimated to be around 5.9 kilometres (3.7 mi).[4]
| Tukucha Khola | |
|---|---|
   | |
| Location | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Chundevi, behind Nirmal Nivas[1] |
| Mouth | |
• location | Bagmati River at Kalmochan, Thapathali[2] |
• coordinates | 27°41′28″N 85°18′47″E / 27.691°N 85.313°E |
| Length | 5.9 kilometres (3.7 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| River system | Bagmati River |
Encroachment
editThis rivulet flows through the central part of Kathmandu metropolitan city and some parts of the rivulet are visible somewhere after entering the city spaces.[5] In some places, structures have been built over this rivulet. From Maharajganj to Kamaladi, roads and structures have been built over the rivulet in most parts.[6] According to the data of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, about 85 houses and buildings have been built on Tukucha alone. Encroachment on Tukucha started from Rana period.[7] It has been made underground from within the walls of Narayanhiti Palace in the form of a sewer.[7]
References
edit- ^ Chimariya, Amrit (2022-09-18). "Tukucha river resurfaces in Kathmandu after 13 years' wait". Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ Koirala, Prijun. "Bagmati Tributaries and Kathmandu Civilization". Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ Shrestha, Pramila; Tamrakar, Naresh Kazi. "Effects of human disturbances and climate on morphological changes of Bagmati River". Journal of Nepal Geological Society. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ Pokharel, Jiba Raj. "Encroachment of Tukucha rivulet: Disregard of riverine ambience". thehimalayantimes.com. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ "Balen finds missing Tukucha River". MakaluKhabar.com. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ "High Court Orders Kathmandu Metropolis Not to Demolish Structures Over Tukucha River". NEPWAVE. 2022-09-18. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
- ^ a b Engineering, Bonafide. "Pre-feasibility study for Tukucha khola corridor management" (PDF). Government of Nepal. Retrieved 2022-09-22.