This is the Richard Branson of Nepal. He owns the farm we walk through each morning. Hari has told us that he has bought and sold small plots of land here and near Chitwan and made great profits. He loves having his photograph taken and like Mr. Branson, never wears a tie! Now that the rice harvest has finished his wife is winnowing the large quantity of millet that has been grown. This is mainly used for making dhido - a form of polenta - and bread. It is also used to make rakshi - a distiled spirit like Japanese sake. Not much is produced in the local community as alcohol is strictly speaking not permitted by Brahmins and orthodox Chetris. I have a feeling some of last year's brew might be produced for us before we leave
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