Subin Bhattarai is an author who has published four books till date: ‘Kathaki Part’, ‘Summer Love’, ‘Saaya’, and ‘Monsoon’. Born in Khotang but schooled in Kathmandu, he completed his Master’s degree in Environmental Science from Tribhuvan University. Here he shares his city experiences with Republica.

Favorite city and reason

My favorite city is Paris and Pokhara. In Paris, I liked the art, the musical environment on the train, and street walking. In Pokhara, the lake and the surrounding environment fascinate me.

Things you like about the city you’re currently living in 

Kathmandu is surrounded by hills and mountains, and I love hiking around the city.

City in the world that you would like to visit

I would love to go to Oslo and Prague. I have been there once, and I find these cities calling me back from time to time.

The craziest thing you’ve done in a city

While I was in Paris, I went to the Eiffel Tower and stayed there from 2 pm to 8 pm in the evening. This’d be the craziest thing that I’ve done.

Things you dislike about city life

The dust and noise pollution are some of the w orst things about any city.