A rickshaw driver and his dog are winning hearts in Nepal's Kathmandu

Tamang, who lives in the city away from his family, giving his four-legged companion a bath after a long day of work. — Photos: NIRANJAN SHRESTA/AP

In the heart of Kathmandu’s tourist hub, Thamel, many cycle rickshaw drivers wait eagerly to take tourists on rides in the vibrant neighbourhood.

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.