Hiking from Budhanilkantha to Shivapuri
Route
Budhanilkantha – Naagi Gumba
– Shivapuri
Date
1st Jun 2008
- Sunday
Participants
Ashish Shrestha, Binod Gyawali, Manoj Rokka, Merina Maharjan, Sabita Khadka, Shashi Acharya, Subin Shrestha, Swastika Sigdel, Ravi Sharma, Deepak Maharjan, Suhrit Rimal
Date: June 1st, 2008
Participants: Ashish, Binod, Manoj, Merina, Sabita, Shashi, Subin, Suhrit, Swastika, Ravi and Deepak
Hiking Route: Budhanilkantha –
Shivapuri – Budhanilkantha
Total Distance covered: 10 kms (approx)
Duration: 7 hours 30 mins
Theme: Into the jungle
Report By: Ashish, Suhrit, Merina
Caption: Ravi/Deepak
Photos: Manoj/Ravi/Subin/Swastika
Hiking Report:-
Based on the theme “Into the Jungle”, eleven enthusiastic hikers gathered at the D2Hawkeye premises at 6:30. The fact that no one except ManojR had been to the Shivapuri peak added to the excitement. The event was coordinated by RaviS. Previous hike from Panchkhal to Dolalghat was dominated by scorching summer heat, so he appropriately selected Shivapuri hike for a different experience.
For the few of us, the first time hikers, it was a grueling experience, but amazingly one of the most gratifying. Ladies who participated in the previous hike to Dolalghat proved to be a disappointment, but the interns (ladies) came through. There were three ladies and all of them were interns. All the interns were especially enthusiastic due to the fact that we missed the previous hike.
The hike began at Budhanilkantha at around 7:00am. After a hearty breakfast and being blessed by Budhanilkantha for a triumphant journey, the team headed towards the base of the Shivapuri National Park. After paying the required entrance fee and greeting the military personnel at the gate, we entered the jungle. Within the first minute of the hike we saw a beautiful deer in all its wild glory. But ironically, for a national park that boasts of 177 species of birds, black bear, leopards and wild boar, it was the only wild animal that we came across. But the lack of fauna was definitely compensated by the flora. We started trekking through the dense vegetation. Occasional privilege of a spectacular view of the city kept us going. An unexpected spring on the way with the coolest natural water was a treat as well. First phase of the hike was completed as we reached Naagi Gumba. After few minutes rest at the Gumba, we headed to Baaghdwar, en route Shivapuri hill. The trail was treacherous with its notorious steep climb and the mosquitoes did not help either. Bitten and battered, after frequent rests and a light snack along the way, we reached Baaghdwar. Amazingly the water at Baaghdwar seemed to rejuvenate the hikers. And the meeting with three “BABAS” turned the environment mystical. All the hikers especially RaviS seemed very interested in the “spiritual saints”. After a brief photography session at Baaghdwar, the team headed towards the ultimate destination, Shivapuri. Though only a kilometer uphill from Baaghdwar, it was probably the most rigorous climb. But once we reached the top, it was all worth it. The feeling of triumph was evident in everybody’s faces. We spent quiet some time at the top enjoying the spectacular view. As good things don’t last for long, we had to return from the top. But the descending downhill was not without its share of adventures. We came across “suicide point” during the descending. The dizzying height of suicide point made the hike all the more special. Finally after more than five hours of ascend and two and half hours of descend, we came back to the base of the Shivapuri national park, concluding the hike. It was a perfect hike indeed.
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01-Warm up before hike |
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02-Stopped at budhanilkantha to have some fuel for hike |
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03-The place where we had our fuel |
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04-Hiking started in the name of Budhanilkantha |
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05-Garlands for the beloved lord Narayan |
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06-see the love between brother and sister |
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07-Peak not so far |
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08-Caliber 5.56 mm automatic |
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09-Hmm sounds good we must follow the map |
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10-Enter the jungle |
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11-Everyone filled with full energy at the start |
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12-We found deer in the jungle |
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13-Another Deer |
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14-Coordinator leading the group |
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16-Valley Glance from the top |
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17-Valley View II |
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18-glitters like gold, but is it real |
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19-Taking rest or waiting for others to come |
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20-way to Nagigumba... ofcourse |
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21-Natural Entrance made for the hikers |
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22-Interns in joyous mood |
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23-Eagle flying in the sky |
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24-Morning view of Galfutar |
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25-Naagi Gumba |
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26-Interns posing for the photograph |
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26a-two lost in Gumba |
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27-Fern Arena |
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28-Manoj trying to capture the land |
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29-Thanks to the trees who put their leaves on our way |
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30-Rookie on the Lead |
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31-tiresome |
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32-A well deserved rest |
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33-Ligths of solar shadows of leaves |
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34-Pass-way thru tree |
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35-Rest time |
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36-Wondering minds |
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37-Towards Baaghdwar |
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38-Got a chance to view the clear view of the sky |
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39-A perfect shot by Ashish |
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40-grassland 01 |
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41-Meadow 02 |
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42-Young baba of Baaghdwar |
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43-Old baba of Baaghdwar |
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44-Guess who stays in there |
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45-Source of Baagmati |
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46-Statue of Lord Shiva at Baaghdwar |
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47-S-baba |
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48-S-baba doing the palmistry |
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49-Joyous after meeting BABA |
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50-We must put our effort in mainting these historical places |
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51-Second Source of Baagmati |
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52-Mantra for Baagmati |
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53-Kopche baba |
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54-Hmm now i'll capture the real shot of --- |
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55-No words to explain(Awesome) |
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56-Mushroom |
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57-Recall the tree of Evil Death |
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58-A roadblock... not for 11 determined hikers |
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59-Guerilla Training |
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60-Resting in peace after tough slopy hike |
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61-Tree-top residency |
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62-Tree - Inside story |
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63-Second animal seen in jungle |
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64-Finally at shivpuri peak |
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65-From the top of Shivapuri |
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66-Paradise view |
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67-I wanna touch the sky |
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68-Captured the bird after 10 useless shots |
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69-butterfly caught in cam |
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70-Resting in peace at the top of Shivapuri |
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71-Who is wearing D2s Cap |
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72-Shady Kathmandu |
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73-Sentry |
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74-Daisy(Reminds me of JJH) |
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75-Captured from the steep rock |
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76-Yellow flowers perfectly matching with green leaves |
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77-Orchid(Suna Khari) |
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78-This is probably the 6th call 'mobile kanchi' got..... |
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79-Blooming garden |
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80-Destination visible |
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81-Time to end the hike and start the food(probably the most awaited part of hike) |
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