US EditionPHOTO ESSAY: A rickshaw driver and his dog are winning hearts in Nepal's Kathmandu
KATHMANDU, NEPAL, JUL 30 – Babu Tamang's dog, Shyam, has become a beloved companion in Kathmandu's Thamel, attracting smiles and extra tips from tourists, highlighting close human-animal bonds in urban life.
- Babu Tamang, a 57-year-old rickshaw driver in Kathmandu's tourist hub Thamel, works with his eight-year-old dog Shyam accompanying him daily.
- Two years ago, Tamang lost his previous dog Putle to a leopard attack in his home village six hours from Kathmandu, leading him to find Shyam in a garage.
- Shyam trails Tamang's rickshaw, delights passengers, and during peak summer seeks shade beneath the vehicle while Tamang cares for him despite oil stains from the chains.
- Tamang says with a smile, "He's not just a dog, he's my family," and notes he has to give Shyam baths, which makes him sad as they often fight over it.
- Tamang's bond with Shyam has grown stronger since he lives in the city away from his family, making the dog his closest companion except when left with a mechanic friend in the village.
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PHOTO ESSAY: A rickshaw driver and his dog are winning hearts in Nepal’s Kathmandu - Regional Media News
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — In the heart of Kathmandu’s tourist hub, Thamel, many cycle rickshaw drivers wait eagerly to take tourists on rides in the vibrant neighborhood. But Babu Tamang’s rickshaw comes with an added twist: a wagging tale and tufts of orange and white fur that delight passengers, with many leaving an extra tip for the hardworking man and some ear scratches for his eight-year-old pup. Tamang, 57, has always been fond of dogs. Two …
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