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Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu
Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu
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Shalin Pradhan


 Sunday morning, I used to be on my bed, sleeping, trying to convince my mom that I’m in deep sleep, but in reality I’m a Lazy Bone. For me to start in an early morning is like climbing Mount Everest. However, that day was different. I had given my word to join others.Therefore, after a struggle with myself, I was in front of the gate to our journey. The morning was chilling and I was fully prepared with my weapons. (Gloves, muffler, shocks, jacket, etc, etc). We headed to our starting line, the Godawari around 8 and amazingly there was a huge numbers of crew, 24 (I guess coz I’m weak in remembering things) in a single Micro Bus. Hahaha it was quite a packed bus. Any way I always hate micros and busses, it always make me SICK, and that day was not an exception. We reached Godawari at around 8:10 and filled our tummy with curd (actually it was so sweet) and egg, my breakfast of the day.Our journey to hill begun at 8:30 and guess what, some were already tired of looking on the way. It was a tough (for me) hike. Walking for 2 hours made me exhausted. Nevertheless, one thing was great, our team leader. He always waited for us, the POOR FOOLS, with great excitement and legs aching, we were heading up. Our theme that day was to distribute some stationery to local school. On the way, we found a primary level school named “Chapakharke Primary School” established in 2039 in Vishankhu Narayan, Chapakharke, Lalitpur. It was a small school with bunch of local students. The scenery was marvelous. It was just great. There was a pond, a large ground, some of teammates did not miss the opportunity to kick the football and breath-taking scenery of mountain range made us feel different.The students seemed to be full of puzzled, excited and presented their innocence. It was a sweet mixture. We enjoyed their activities. Some were hiding and some trying to show them. Hahaha it was enjoyable. Our journey was not over yet, the meeting with children gave us energy but our tummy was singing and dancing. On our way we stopped in ‘Adventure Tented camp & Country Kitchen’, lakhuri Bhanjyang, Pokhari Thumko for little snacks. Hahaha we heard there was only 1kilo of ‘ALOO’ and nothing else. Our hunger was increasing but we have to wait. The view of mountain range was one of the popular talks of town. The wide snow, peaked mountain range, oh my god, it was superb. I was there admiring and watching and admiring and watching.Now our journey has to finish, so after a short break, we headed down. (Short path through woods). It was my first hike and I have to trust on myself. We have to crawl through fences. The trail was unnoticeable, and whole gang was marching down just like a trail of ants following one another. Ahh!! It was a trail!!! Full of mud, ditches, and no way to go. We, the team were so determined and focused that we created one. It was a tough one, but we succeeded. Every body fell, every body were laughing, crying and ahhh… a great team. There was support, there was help, and I figured out “UNITE WE WIN”. The trail was full of slippery mud, thorny bushes and determined teammates. “Use your BUTT”, it was our favorite quote - hahaha, coz no one was able to walk straight. After a breath-taking journey, we finally came to halt. Every body was tired but I heard some one telling “Hiking has just begun, I’m not tired”, that was the sprit man, that is the sprit.One thing is for sure, I love hiking and I love it. Hope my ass stops hurting until next time. However, lots of conflicts aroused during the trail, Let’s Enjoy Our Beautiful Nature, Let’s Smell our Warm Earth, Let’s Breath Free!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ShalinP December 24-2006, my first day on hiking in D2- I can say it is my first formal and announced hiking as well. The route was from Godawari to Suryabinayak. Luckily, many colleagues were present. We were able to outnumbered the capacity of the D2 transport; amazingly 24 people were able to sit on 15 seats. This compactness provided extra warmth to fight the evil cold. Prominently, I was the weakest human there as I was the only one quivering because of this brutal cold. Some people were in shorts – to my astonishment. However, more than shivering, I was worried more about my pace. The velocity of Surendra and Vishnu made me worried more. However, it gave me an ease to know that there were some first timers too. We started climbing up around 8:30 am. My dear colleague Rajendra provided me some helpful tips for an effective hike – thanks to him. However, it worked until the first five minutes only. I did not last another minute. My heart pounded against my chest bones so hard that I could listen to it from outside- a one of a kind experience to me. To struggle with the climbing I developed a theory from the story of “Tortoise and Rabbit”- walk two minutes and rest three minutes. I used to rest for three minutes and walked until I have the last drop of energy (which in spite of my endeavor did not last for more than two minutes). Surprisingly it worked- people who believe in “slow n’ steady win the race” might not agree. I reached the top defeating my own expectations. I was happy. In retrospect, I enjoyed my first hike in spite of some bitter moments I had (many people have already talked about it so I will not repeat). I could see people helping others in difficult paths, showing patience when colleagues are late, cleaning trails for their colleagues, enjoying their jokes, sharing photos and many other activities. In addition, I got a victory over myself. I beat my own record. If all these issues arising with hiking were cleared then I would love to continue hiking as if I love to have: a nice fresh coffee, a nice movie etc. Then, I would cry hey tough hills here I come to climb you up. Manisha Pretty much confused about whether or not to hike, i gathered all the courage to join the team. This being my first hike was quite difficult but the experience was great. Scenery, yes it was superb, but getting to know all the wonderful hikers was even better. I would like to thank all the hikers of that day who made “a pathetic hiker like me feel like a winner”. 


Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

1. The Copy Pencil and Sharpener given to the "Chapakharka Prathamik Bidhyalaya"@ Besankhunarayan

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

2. Manisha Rookie smiling

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

3. There are 25 Hikers inside

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

4. Godawari...

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

5. Godawari ko aanda ra dahee ani chana pani chha

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

6. Dawn at the Godawari

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

7. Look at Shailee

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

8. Rookie ShameshJ

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

9. ManishaS and ShalinP taking a short rest

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

10. St. Xavier School @ Godawari

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

11. Anjana Shrestha

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

12. in Lead

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

13. Godawari Town

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

14. Rainbow Trout farming

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

15. Rainbow Trout farming

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

16. Vishnu also needs rest

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

17. Posing for camera or pushing hard

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

18. First site of the Himalaya

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

19. White and Green

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

20. Majestic

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

21. Bisankhu Narayan Village

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

22. Don’t know the name

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

23. Close to the chapakharka

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

24. is it true?

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

25. is it true?

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

26. is it true?

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

27. Sun bathing @ Chapagaun

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

28. Works of the local students

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

29. Rolando

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

30. Little Present from D2

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

31. Magician Surendra

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

32. Ready to distribute

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

33. Abishesh is good @ Foot Ball

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

34. and Sharpener

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

35. School Students

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

36. Caring

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

37. Principal BalKrishna Pathak receiving the Sharpener

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

38. Innocence

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

39. Anja looks happy with the children

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

40. Shailee and Tejaswee in action

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

41. and Siddhi Joins here

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

42. Anjana also involved

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

43. Happy Time... All Smiling

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

44. Chapakharka primary school

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

45. Football ground of the school

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

46. d2'en and the students

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

47. Posing for Principal

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

48. Landscape

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

49. Hills from Godawari Area

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

50. Hills from Godawari Area

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

51. Ranges of Himalayan

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

52. Mt. Dhaulagiri Let’s Breath Free

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

53. of same range

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

54. Photographer

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

55. and his friend DikeshJ

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

56. White and Green both look bright

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

57. View from Lakure Bhanjyang

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

58. Lakure Landscape

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

59. Manisha in Lead

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

60. We shared the nice time with beer

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

61. ...

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

62. Front Pro behind twos Rookies LAL and DIPIN

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

63. Front Pro behind twos Rookies LAL and DIPIN

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

64. Guerilla Practice ID: GLS2

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

65. Guerilla Practice ID: GRS3

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

66. Guerilla Practice ID: GSA4 Commander

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

67. Guerilla Practice ID: GAS5

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

68. Guerilla Practice ID: GSK6

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

69. Guerilla Practice ID: GMS7

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

70. Guerilla Practice ID: GSG8

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

71. Guerilla Practice ID: GTS9

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

72. Guerilla Practice ID: GSA10

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

73. Guerilla Practice ID: GSP11

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

74. Guerilla Practice ID: GPS12

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

75. Guerilla Practice ID: GAS13

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

76. Guerilla Practice ID: GSJ14

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

77. Guerilla Practice ID: GDS15

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

78. Guerilla Practice ID: GRK16

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

79. Guerilla Practice ID: GRK16

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

80. We are through

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

81. Rejan and Vishnu

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

82. Towards Gundu

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

83. Shailee is in command

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

84. Ready to Jump

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

85. Surendra helping Tejaswee

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

86. Here Lava goes

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

87. Abishesh guiding Sishir

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

88. Abishesh guiding Sishir

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

89. Abishesh guiding Sishir

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

90. Abishesh guiding Sishir

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

91. WOW Baba in his own style

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

92. Some time you hike like this way also

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

93. Some time you hike like this way also

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

94. Some time you hike like this way also

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

95. in rows

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

96. Surendra is not climbing up

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

97. Surendra in Lead

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

98. Gambari Masyo - [Do our best]

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

99. Itai naaa - [its hurting]

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

100. Baba helping Abishesh

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

101. Dikesh is so happy to jump again

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

102. Now its turn of Rejan

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

103. Shailee used her hand also

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

104. Good Support

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

105. Good Support

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

106. Usuro - [They used other way round also]

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

107. late lunch

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

108. Lava and Surendra talking or what? ;)

Hiking from Godavari to Lakuri Bhanjyang via Gundu

109. Busy time