We were all gossiping and listening to good old Hindi songs around the campfire in the middle of the forest when Bhaskar got up and went to the dark. Everyone thought he had gone for a pee or for some photo shots as it was a full moon night. The night slowly inched towards midnight, but Bhaskar didn’t return. Everyone looked worried and we were shouting Bhaskar, Bhaskar. But, no answer followed back.

The night slowly inched towards midnight, but Bhaskar didn’t return. Everyone looked worried and we were shouting Bhaskar, Bhaskar. But, no answer followed back.

This all started from the idea of visiting Surrender’s village house in SwatiGaun, Nuwakot, which was planned couple of years back. Due to busy schedules it had not been feasible since then. Six hikers gathered in D2 premises for a one night stay hiking at Surendra’s village home. We prepared for everything that might needed for night stay, yet we still had to arrange something special for dinner. So, on the way we drove little further from Teenpiple and purchased a rooster at heavy price but the stuff added some energy to everyone. We passed along the dumping site at Sisdole and stopped there as our vehicle couldn’t go further.
The bag seemed heavy as we had to carry sleeping bags, food, and water for the night stay. The day was pleasant and trail was moderate. By enjoying the greenery that we passed by and galloping empty paddy fields we reached Surrender’s forefather land. Bhaskar was maintaining the distance as always he was busy capturing snaps on the way. Surendra showed us his land and told the story about them. The land stretched from the bank of the river to the hill top through the forest. We had a little nibble there at terra firma of his land field since his house was still half an hour away to reach. We split into two groups as some of us decided to spend a little time at place. The first group (Surendra, Krishna, and Prajwal) went first, and start preparing for the night stay.
The house was located in the middle of the forest. Three mango trees guarded the house from the front. Kanchha and Kanchhi (Surendra‘s house keeper) welcomed us with hot tea. They helped us to light the bonfire for Saturday eve. The other group (Vishnu, Bhaskar, and Pawan) were still on a way to be arrived. Now, it was quite-dark and we were certain that the other group had lost their way. Surendra,Prajwal and Kancha went downhill to look for them. After a while, we heard voices and found out they had been climbed the other hill instead.
We all gathered around the fire. Vishnu, Pawan shared their epic stories of their heroic college and travel days. Bhaskar and Krishna were busy taking snaps shot of the full moon that was in a hide and seek game with clouds while good old Hindi songs were playing in the background. Everyone was enjoying oneself amidst the gossips.

Then, Bhaskar, Bhaskar…
We divided into two groups to look for Bhaskar. One group went uphill and the other downhill. Then finally, we heard a sound. Bhaskar had gone in search of signal network (NTC network) and caught by dozed under a tree. He woke up finally to our cries. What a relief and party went on……
Until the dinner that was served by Kancha and Kanchi. The house garden organic saag and chutney tasted very well. By then, it was nearly mid-night, we laid our sleeping bags and snoozed listening to melodious collection of Hindi songs by Vishnu.
After having tea in the morning, we decided to roam around the village for a while. Surendra was busy exploring his plot of land.
Saying goodbye to Kancha and Kanchi, we started our Sunday hike to reach to Kathmandu which ended after walking 3 hours of steep ascent at Pokhari Bhanjyang. At this place we waited two hours for the local bus when it arrived three of us squeezed in and other three climbed on the roof of the bus.
A distinguishing feature of our personal nature of being adventurous came to an end but remains in our mind to cherish in due course along with a gratitude to Surendra!

01 A road to special provision	02 Here they come the Gallus gallus
03 Small but very bright- the Kagati village	04 So happy for a click
05 Hami sita jane bhaye Thuldanda ma Rel chha	06 On the way to Thuldanda
07 Do you want to work after the age of 60!	08 Available for Resort
09 The travelling company walk on the same route	10 Came along the path & Pawan opens his arm
11 But Prajwal stuck in the middle yet smiles	12 A pleasing trail to walk on
13 A laborious hiker	14 Thule Kanchha happy to meet motes Jethas
15 Krishna leads Vishnu	16 Once again he is very honest!
17 Banchare Danda	18 Speed breaker
19 Here is the proof!!	20 A merry chase
21 Company keeps company	22 The team elected its officer for the journey
23 Now Vishnu shows something to Krishna	24 We used to have these scenario in the past not much these days
25 Vishnu’s cherished Surendra’s this Sano Danda	26 Sun has done job for the day
27 This adds a light note to the program	28 Have a guess male or female!
29 They lost everything in the fire	30 Taken away by something
31 With all that smoke there must be a fire somewhere	32 A lively period in the journey
33 The Adhikari Resort where we spent Saturday night!	34 I am milking this for all it’s worth
35 Early diagnosis	36 True sparrow
37 The morning of Thuldanda	38 Common Stone Chat
38 Red Bulbul	39 Asian Magpie Robin
40 Black Drongo	41 Long-tailed Shrike
42 Robin	42 Yellow-breasted Bunting
43 Surendra with local active member of the village	44 Morning breafast half boiled egg and three red chillies
45 Asian Magpie	46 A lonesome Bulbul
47 Bird’s nest	48 White Crane
49 The Golden Hawk	50 Pattus log- The Parrots
51 Liberty is a hawk flying in the blue sky	52 Available on rent
53 Ants live here	54 Sunday sunny morning where begins the running
55 Prajwal at athletic contest	56 BhaskarS giving up
57 Grey Maina	58 Strive and make an effort to reach a goal
59 The middle point on a line	60 He holds them by their promises
61 They are resting their bad legs	62 Flying was still an exciting adventure for them as well as for us too
63 Kanchha and Kanchhi of Thuldanda	64 They held on the trail and kept shooting
65 Leave all those behind if anybody likes to enter into humanity- the journey told us!!!