Experiences of Nepal Although the CLEFT charity has not worked in Nepal yet, CLEFT Trustee Bruce Richard spent 11 years living and working there. He helped to improve cleft care in Pokhara, a city 200km west of Kathmandu with magnificent views of the Himalayas. This fascinating insight gives a personal account of life and clefts in Nepal through the photos he took during his time there. Manage Cookie Preferences