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Hiking from Budhanilkantha to Shivapuri
Hiking from Budhanilkantha to Shivapuri

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.
Warm up before hike
01-Warm up before hike
Stopped at budhanilkantha to have some fuel for hike
02-Stopped at budhanilkantha to have some fuel for hike
The place where we had our fuel
03-The place where we had our fuel
Hiking started in the name of Budhanilkantha
04-Hiking started in the name of Budhanilkantha
Garlands for the beloved lord Narayan
05-Garlands for the beloved lord Narayan
see the love between brother and sister
06-see the love between brother and sister
Peak not so far
07-Peak not so far
Caliber 5.56 mm automatic
08-Caliber 5.56 mm automatic
Hmm sounds good we must follow the map
09-Hmm sounds good we must follow the map
Enter the jungle
10-Enter the jungle
Everyone filled with full energy at the start
11-Everyone filled with full energy at the start
We found deer in the jungle
12-We found deer in the jungle
Another Deer
13-Another Deer
Coordinator leading the group
14-Coordinator leading the group
15-Menu For Next Hike
Valley Glance from the top
16-Valley Glance from the top
Valley View II
17-Valley View II
glitters like gold, but is it real
18-glitters like gold, but is it real
Taking rest or waiting for others to come
19-Taking rest or waiting for others to come
way to Nagigumba... ofcourse
20-way to Nagigumba... ofcourse
Natural Entrance made for the hikers
21-Natural Entrance made for the hikers
Interns in joyous mood
22-Interns in joyous mood
Eagle flying in the sky
23-Eagle flying in the sky
Morning view of Galfutar
24-Morning view of Galfutar
Naagi Gumba
25-Naagi Gumba
Interns posing for the photograph
26-Interns posing for the photograph
-two lost in Gumba
26a-two lost in Gumba
Fern Arena
27-Fern Arena
Manoj trying to capture the land
28-Manoj trying to capture the land
Thanks to the trees who put their leaves on our way
29-Thanks to the trees who put their leaves on our way
Rookie on the Lead
30-Rookie on the Lead
tiresome
31-tiresome
A well deserved rest
32-A well deserved rest
Ligths of solar shadows of leaves
33-Ligths of solar shadows of leaves
Pass-way thru tree
34-Pass-way thru tree
Rest time
35-Rest time
Wondering minds
36-Wondering minds
Towards Baaghdwar
37-Towards Baaghdwar
Got a chance to view the clear view of the sky
38-Got a chance to view the clear view of the sky
A perfect shot by Ashish
39-A perfect shot by Ashish
grassland 01
40-grassland 01
Meadow 02
41-Meadow 02
Young baba of Baaghdwar
42-Young baba of Baaghdwar
Old baba of Baaghdwar
43-Old baba of Baaghdwar
Guess who stays in there
44-Guess who stays in there
Source of Baagmati
45-Source of Baagmati
Statue of Lord Shiva at Baaghdwar
46-Statue of Lord Shiva at Baaghdwar
S-baba
47-S-baba
S-baba doing the palmistry
48-S-baba doing the palmistry
Joyous after meeting BABA
49-Joyous after meeting BABA
We must put our effort in mainting these historical places
50-We must put our effort in mainting these historical places
Second Source of Baagmati
51-Second Source of Baagmati
Mantra for Baagmati
52-Mantra for Baagmati
Kopche baba
53-Kopche baba
Hmm now i'll capture the real shot of ---
54-Hmm now i'll capture the real shot of ---
No words to explain(Awesome)
55-No words to explain(Awesome)
Mushroom
56-Mushroom
Recall the tree of Evil Death
57-Recall the tree of Evil Death
A roadblock... not for 11 determined hikers
58-A roadblock... not for 11 determined hikers
Guerilla Training
59-Guerilla Training
Resting in peace after tough slopy hike
60-Resting in peace after tough slopy hike
Tree-top residency
61-Tree-top residency
Tree - Inside story
62-Tree - Inside story
Second animal seen in jungle
63-Second animal seen in jungle
Finally at shivpuri peak
64-Finally at shivpuri peak
From the top of Shivapuri
65-From the top of Shivapuri
Paradise view
66-Paradise view
I wanna touch the sky
67-I wanna touch the sky
Captured the bird after 10 useless shots
68-Captured the bird after 10 useless shots
butterfly caught in cam
69-butterfly caught in cam
Resting in peace at the top of Shivapuri
70-Resting in peace at the top of Shivapuri
Who is wearing D2s Cap
71-Who is wearing D2s Cap
Shady Kathmandu
72-Shady Kathmandu
Sentry
73-Sentry
Daisy(Reminds me of JJH)
74-Daisy(Reminds me of JJH)
Captured from the steep rock
75-Captured from the steep rock
Yellow flowers perfectly matching with green leaves
76-Yellow flowers perfectly matching with green leaves
Orchid(Suna Khari)
77-Orchid(Suna Khari)
This is probably the 6th call 'mobile kanchi' got.....
78-This is probably the 6th call 'mobile kanchi' got.....
Blooming garden
79-Blooming garden
Destination visible
80-Destination visible
Time to end the hike and start the food(probably the most awaited part of hike)
81-Time to end the hike and start the food(probably the most awaited part of hike)


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