1. Site: Crossing the Tawa Khola at Gainde, Barrey VDC: 60m
2 wire system

The Tawa Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and high water levels make this river uncrossable from July to September. This site creates a serious seasonal barrier to much needed health care and limits access to markets and farm land for the local residents. An estimated 100-150 students and 300-400 other villagers would use this crossing daily during monsoon season. The villagers of Barrey VDC expressed great interest and enthusiasm at the prospect of installing a TarPul at Gainde. They reported 30-40 injuries and one to two deaths every year due to unsafe crossing conditions at this site, illustrating the urgent need for a safe means of transport at the Gainde location.

2. Site: Crossing the Yari Khola at Churi Bote, Lekh Gaun VDC: 52m
2 wire system

The Yari Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, creating a serious seasonal barrier to normal access to schooling, health care, and markets for the local residents. An estimated 40-50 students and 50-60 other villagers would use this crossing daily for at least three months of the year. The residents of Lekh Gaun VDC reported 2 to 4 deaths, in addition to 20-25 injuries per year due to unsafe river crossing, indicating the urgent need at this site for safe transportation development.

3. Site: Crossing the Yari Khola at Sirwani, between Rupatar and Lekh Gaun VDCs: 45m
2 wire system

The Yari Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and is uncrossable for three months of the year. The nearest river crossing to the Sirwani site is located one hour downstream from this site, creating a serious barrier to much needed health care and access to markets and farm land for the local residents. An estimated 100-150 villagers would use this crossing daily for at least three months of the year.

4. Site: Crossing the Rankula Khola at Sirwani, between Thanagaun and Bansbote VDCs: 27m
2 wire system

The Rankula Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, creating a serious seasonal barrier to normal access to schooling, health care, markets and farm land for the local residents. An estimated 10-12 students and 40-50 other villagers would use this crossing daily for at least three months of the year.

5. Site: Crossing the Rankula Khola at Kholagaun, between Thanagaun and Bahara VDCs 63m
2 wire system

The Rankula Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and high water levels make this river uncrossable from July to September. This site creates a serious seasonal barrier to needed health care and limits access to markets and farm land for the local residents. An estimated 120-150 villagers would use this crossing daily during monsoon season, including 25 round trip travels made by students.

6. Site: Crossing the Sunkoshi Khola between Rajapani VDC of Khotang and and Balamta VDC of Udayapur 139m, 4 wire system

The Sunkoshi Khola is one of Nepal's major waterways. It is impossible to cross year round and creates a significant barrier to access to school, markets, and healthcare in this area. An estimated 150-200 villagers would use this crossing daily throughout the entire year. The nearest alternate crossing from the Godelighat site is 5 hours by foot, making safe transport across this river extremely difficult for the people of this region.

7. Site: Crossing the Chhatang Khola in Balamta VDC 58m
2 wire system

The Chhatang Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, which creates a serious seasonal barrier to normal access to school, markets, and healthcare in the area. An estimated 10 to 15 students and 25 other villagers would use this crossing daily during the monsoon season. The residents of this area were excited about the prospect of installing a TarPul at Chhatang. They were eager and helpful during the survey, and look forward to the possibility of safe, year-round travel from their villages.

8. Site: Crossing the Khakiun Khola between Jantey and Bhuttar VDCs 86m
4 wire system

The Khakiun Khola is a monsoon stream which creates a serious seasonal barrier to normal access to school, markets, and especially healthcare in this area. An estimated 20 students and 100-150 other villagers would use this crossing daily during the monsoon season. There is no alternative crossing near the Himagaun site, making safe travel during the monsoon months nearly impossible for these people. The residents of this area are excited about the prospect of installing a TarPul at Himagaun. They were eager and helpful during the survey of the site, and look forward to the installation of a wire bridge.

9. Site: Crossing the Khari Khola in Bhuttar VDC 78m
2 wire system

The Khari Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and high water levels make this river uncrossable for four months out of the year. This site creates a serious seasonal barrier to needed health care and schooling, and also limits access to markets and farm lands for the local residents. Presently, nearly 200 high school students are unable to attend classes for nearly three months of the year. An estimated 150-200 students and 150-200 other villagers would use this crossing daily during the monsoon season. The villagers of Bhuttar VDC expressed great interest and enthusiasm at the prospect of installing a TarPul at Kharikhola. They reported 10-15 crossing-related injuries every year due to unsafe conditions at this site, illustrating the urgent need for a safe means of transport at the Kharikhola location.

10. Site: Crossing the Rasuwa Khola in Bhuttar VDC 67m
2 wire system

The Rasuwa Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and high water levels make this river uncrossable from July through September. This site creates a serious seasonal barrier to needed health care and schooling, and limits access to markets and farm lands for the local residents. Presently, over 200 students are unable to attend classes for more than three months of the year due to inadequate transport infrastucture. An estimated 200-250 students and 100 other villagers would use this crossing daily during the monsoon season.

11. Site: Crossing the Rasuwa Khola at Routa Phedi in Rauta VDC 53m
2 wire system

The Rasuwa Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and high water levels make this river uncrossable from July through September. This site creates a serious seasonal barrier to needed health care and schooling, and limits access to markets and farm lands for the local residents. The Routa Phedi site lies on the main trail between Murkuchi and Khotang. A bridge at this site would benefit people from the entire district. An estimated 20-30 students and 200-250 other villagers would use this crossing daily during the monsoon season.

12. Site: Crossing the Sunkoshi Khola at Jorighat in Lekhani VDC 140m
4 wire system

The Sunkoshi is a large river and remains uncrossable year round. This site creates a serious physical barrier to much needed schooling and health care, and limits access to markets and farm lands for the local residents. An estimated 10-20 students and 200 other villagers would use this crossing daily throughout the year to access basic facilities for everyday life.

13. Site: Crossing the Kakaru Khola at Bisauna Bazaar in Hardeni VDC 129m
4 wire system

The Kakaru Khola is a seasonal stream, and high water levels make this river uncrossble for six months out of the year. This site creates a serious physical barrier to much needed schooling and health care, and limits access to markets and farm lands for the local residents. An estimated 200 students and 150 other vilagers would use this crossing daily for six months each year. The villagers of Hardeni VDC reported 10-20 injuries and 2 to 3 deaths per year due to unsafe crossing conditions at this site. These statistics illustrate the urgent need for a safe means of transport at the Kakaru Khola location.

14. Site: At Sombare on the Baidhanath Khola in Risku VDC 142m
4 wire system

The Baidhanath Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and high water levels make this river uncrossble for four months out of the year. This site creates a serious physical barrier to much needed schooling and health care, and limits access to markets and farm lands for the local residents. An estimated 200 students and 150-200 other vilagers would use this crossing daily during the monsoon months. The villagers of Risku VDC reported 10-15 injuries and 2 to 3 deaths per year due to unsafe crossing conditions at this site, illustrating the urgent need for a safe means of transport at the Sombare location.

15. Site: At Jaljale on the Baidhanath Khola in Risku VDC 73m
2 wire system

Jaljale is on the Baidhanath Khola, in Risku VDC of Udayapur District. The Baidhanath Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and high water levels make this river uncrossable from June through September. This site creates a serious seasonal barrier to much needed schooling and health care, and limits access to markets and farm land for the local residents. Presently, over 100 students in the area are unable to attend classes for nearly four months every year due to unsafe crossing conditions at this site. The villagers of Risku VDC reported 5-10 injuries and 1 to 2 deaths every year, illustrating the urgent need for a safe means of transport at the Jaljale location. An estimated 100-150 students and 200 other villagers would use the Jaljale crossing daily during the monsoon months.

16. Site: At Bagpati on the Baidhanath Khola in Risku VDC 80m
2 wire system

The Baidhanath Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and high water levels make this river uncrossable four months of the year. This site creates a serious seasonal barrier to much needed schooling and health care, and limits access to markets and farm land for the local residents. An estimated 50-60 students and 100-150 other villagers would use this crossing daily during the monsoon months. The villagers of Risku VDC reported 5-10 injuries per year due to unsafe crossing conditions at this site. Clearly, an urgent need exists for a safe means of transport at Bagpati.

17. Site: At Nepaltar on the Baidhanath Khola in Panchawati VDC 73m, 2 wire system

The Baidhanath Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and high water levels make this river uncrossable four months of the year. This site creates a serious seasonal barrier to much needed schooling and health care, and limits access to markets and farm land for the local residents. An estimated 50-55 students and 100-200 other villagers would use this crossing daily during the monsoon months. The villagers of Panchawati VDC reported 5-10 injuries and 1 to 2 deaths per year due to unsafe crossing conditions at this site, demonstrating the urgent need for a safe means of transport at Nepaltar.

18. Site: At Titribot on the Baidhanath Khola between Bhalayandanda and Panchawati VDCs 77m
2 wire system

The Baidhanath Khola is a monsoon stream, typical of the foothills, and creates a serious seasonal barrier to much needed schooling and health care, while limiting access to markets and farm land for the local residents. An estimated 50-60 students and 100-125 other villagers would use this crossing daily during the monsoon months. The villagers of Panchawati VDC reported 5-10 injuries per year due to unsafe crossing conditions at this site.