Why is the map blank or stuck on "Loading districts"?
The backend is downloading road data for all 5 districts from OpenStreetMap on first run. This can take 2–5 minutes. The status indicator turns green when ready. Cached runs start instantly.
How does place search work?
We use the Nominatim (OpenStreetMap) geocoding API. Type any place name — a tea shop, school, temple, bank — and results will appear as a dropdown. Select one to place the marker.
Can I also click on the map instead of searching?
Yes! Click the "📌 Click on map" button to enter click mode. Your next click on the map places either the start or end marker. The map auto-reverses coordinates to a place name.
What districts are covered?
Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Nuwakot, and Dhading — all within Bagmati Province. The combined graph contains over 50,000 road nodes and 100,000+ edges.
How do I share a route?
After computing a route, click the "🔗 Share" button. A unique URL is copied to your clipboard. Anyone can open this link without needing to log in.
What is the Heatmap page?
It shows a visual heat map of the most popular start and end points across all users. Brighter areas mean more activity.
How does the Leaderboard work?
It ranks all registered users by their total computed distance (km). The more routes you calculate, the higher your ranking.
Can I change the colour theme?
Yes! Go to Settings or click the coloured dots in the top navigation bar. There are 6 themes: Midnight, Obsidian, Emerald, Crimson, Arctic, and Parchment (light).