🌱 5,000 Fruit Trees… One Runner. One Village. One Growing Legacy.
Just 20 km from Kathmandu, nestled among the terraced hills of Dhading District, lies the small agricultural village of Kukhure Chaur. Rich in farming traditions and surrounded by beautiful mountain landscapes, it’s here that an inspiring community-led reforestation project continues to grow.
We’re proud to announce the latest phase of our partnership with Rashila Tamang and her village. Following the successful planting of 3,000 fruit trees during 2024 and 2025, we’re now adding a further 2,000 fruit trees, bringing the total to 5,000 fruit trees.
This latest plantation has been supported by Adventure Base Chamonix, who have chosen to offset the environmental impact of their mountain adventures by investing in long-term community reforestation in Nepal. It’s a fitting partnership. The same mountains that inspire runners, trekkers and adventurers in Chamonix are helping to restore mountain communities in the Himalaya. Every adventure can leave a positive legacy.
The orchards include a diverse range of fruit trees, including walnut, lychee, mango, avocado, lemon, guava, pear, Japanese persimmon, jackfruit and lapsi. As they mature, they’ll provide nutritious food, generate sustainable income for local families and strengthen the resilience of the community for generations to come.
Rashila is one of Nepal’s leading trail runners and has represented her country in some of the world’s toughest mountain races, including the CCC at UTMB in Chamonix. But for Rashila, running has become much more than racing. It has given her a platform to raise awareness of the environmental challenges facing Nepal and an opportunity to give something back to the community that raised her. Every mile she runs helps grow this project.
What began as one runner’s dream is now becoming a movement. Interest is spreading to neighbouring villages, with more communities eager to take part. Together, we’re not just planting trees—we’re creating orchards, restoring landscapes, strengthening livelihoods and inspiring others to make a difference.
💚 5,000 fruit trees planted… and we’re only just getting started.
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🌱 5,000 fruit trees planted over three years (2024–2026), including walnut, lychee, mango, avocado, lemon, guava, pear, Japanese persimmon, jackfruit and lapsi (Nepalese hog plum). Together, these orchards are providing nutritious food, sustainable income and a greener future for the families of Kukhure Chaur.
