ABC TREK 2 NOV 28 - DEC 4 2017

Annapurna Base Camp

There are few treks that combine so many different landscapes and bring you so close to the base of 7,000 and 8,000-meter peaks in such a short period of time as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is one of the most popular treks in the Annapurna region. The trail goes alongside terraced rice paddies, lush rhododendron forests, and high altitude landscapes with the Annapurna Range in view most of the time.

The setting of Annapurna Base Camp at 4130 m is unique and incredibly spectacular, set amidst the majestic peaks of Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Machapuchhre (6993 m) and Hiunchuli (6441 m).

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek takes 7 to 12 days, depending on your itinerary and length of walking days. The itinerary presented here takes 12 days, starting from Nayapul (a 1 1/2 hour drive from Pokhara) and going north up to Ghorepani and the famous viewpoint at Poon Hill. From Ghorepani, you go eastward to Chomrong and then north again entering the Modi Kola Valley which leads up to the Base Camp.

Many people trek the circuit Nayapul-Ghorepani-Ghandruk-Nayapul, which is very rewarding in itself. This trek can easily be done with children as well.

You can return via Jhinu Danda and give your tired muscles a well-deserved rest in the delightful hot springs. Upon your return, it is worthwhile visiting one of the Gurung villages of Ghandruk or Landruk.

The lodges in the Annapurna Trekking Region are well equipped with extensive menus ranging from the typical Nepali dal Bhat (rice with lentils) to pizza and chow mein. Hot showers are readily available as well. If you are planning to trek in the winter months please check with a travel agency to confirm which lodges are open.

The Annapurna trekking region is easily accessible with different trailheads starting just an hour or two away from Pokhara.

Between Himalayan Hotel and Machapucchre Base Camp, there is a risk of avalanches so make sure you have the latest information on trail conditions before setting off or hire a knowledgeable guide.

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek can easily be done independently. It is possible to do this trek in all seasons, however, in the winter the Base Camp can sometimes be closed due to the snow level. In springtime, the huge rhododendron forests are in full bloom which gives the trek an extra appeal.

Day 1 BKT PKR KYUMI

After 3 years I was going to ABC. So, to be on time I woke up early in the morning, to get ready, at 5am. I took a bus to reach Kalanki where the rest of my pals were waiting for me. At 7am I reached there and went searching for them to get gather. After meeting up, without losing a sec, we got into the micro where we were heading Pokhara. I was recalling my ABC trek 3 years back .our 1^st day was quiet in the rush but in this trek, we were on time. After crossing Nagdhunga we had our breakfast.
I was reminding 4A’s (Aarju, Aarati, Aana, and Abhisekh) for their co-operation during this trek. We had a very nice coffee along with which I was briefing the first day’s schedule. Spending 2 minutes for breakfast we got into our micro and traveled for 2 hours then we had our lunch at Salanghat. Due to bus-sick, I was not in the mood to have lunch .4A’s were having an awkward situation because instead of hanging out with them I was hanging out with the owner, they were just staying so silently that after while I  joined them. Then we took rest for a few minutes and our travel has begun with fun and briefing. I was reciting my past trek experience to them so that they would know my feelings and memories of  ABC trek before 3years. Our micro picked the rest of the passengers from the Mugling where we met one of the national kayakers who has been a world cup player. Among them, one of the Gaine joined and entertained us singing and playing  "sarangi" until we reached Abu-khaireni then he got down from the micro.

Our micro driver speeds up in order to reach Pokhara at the exact time to be on our plan accordingly. we reached Pokhara at 2pm. without wasting time we moved for Naya-pool and that was the place where I saw two of my schoolmates at the garage. I was so shocked to meet them. They were in a problem because one of them forgot the bag. Our micro driver-assisted them by providing a bike from the garage. Luckily they got their bag that they were so pleased with the garage mechanic and our driver. Our jeep was still on maintenance and they moved by local bus for Naya-pool. After an hour we moved for Naya-pool. it was almost 6:45pm when we reached the Siwai bus stop. Due to loneliness, I was singing and then I heard Arju was laughing at my untoned voice. I asked her the reason behind but she didn’t reply. We then reached  Kyumi. We got off from the jeep where my home pals were on our same track so we decided to trek in the group. We descended downhill for 15 minutes and at 7.15pm we reached Hotel Beehive where I checked in 4A’s. My rest of the pals were Vlogging us and I came to know that they were vlogging the whole ABC trek. Everyone was so tired because of traveling continuously for 12 hours. Everyone was exhausted and were silent. The interaction was null so we soon had our dinner and went to bed. This was how we ended the day 1 journey of this trek.

Day 2 Kyumi Jhinu Chommrong

This was 2^nd day where we were going to begin our trek. I woke at 5am and got out of the room to see whether everyone was awake or not. I found so peace which meant no one had woken up so I moved into my room but mistakenly I moved to my pals where they were sleeping and I just joined them. I realized where Avisek was and I searched for him and was found myself in the wrong room and he was sleeping in his own room. At 6 am everyone woke up and got ready for the trek. We had our 

@bee hive 

breakfast at 7 am then we last checked the room for our departure. We began our trek at 8am where Kabin was vlogging the moments. We walked slowly in order to get adaptation. We were crossing uphill and downhills. At 9 am I got stuck on the way where I saw some known face I asked is your home is at Surkhet he replied YESS!! So I confirmed that he was Rohit Chand, I recalled the SAF 2013 missed penalty. He said it happened. Suddenly Sajan came up hurriedly to meet him.

After interacting for a few minutes we departed from each other and began our trek again. We were walking up hills for hours then we saw Jhinu which can be reached by crossing the river. We saw the bridge was in initial constructions then Sajan started to tell about the construction along with him we crossed the bridge, he snapped my pics for me. After that we climbed uphill until we reached the Evergreen Hotel. I was at last walking slowly and informing them to walk slowly because we were nearer to our hotel. We reached there at 11 am and then I interacted with my classmate Pradeep’s mum and with brothers, he’d belong to him so knowing that I am Pradeep classmates we got very good hospitality we were welcomed by orange juice. After having rest for 30 minutes we decided to have our lunch. My god lunch was so delicious and I was remembering lunch of Ulleri which I had before 3 years. The lentils was so good that I drank one bowl of lentils. We had plenty of time so we decided to move for a hot spring where we spent hours. Everyone were enjoying hot spring along my past experiences in the hot spring. We moved to Chommrong at 1pm. We climbed up hills which took us an hour. I was at last walking slowing and informing them to walk slow but they were again so soon that I had to walk fast to meet them. When we reached at top of the hills we decided to walk slowly because it’s a few meters that we are going to reach our hotel. In the middle of the way Sajan met his friends, he hung out there for a few minutes and returned with gifts. Except Avisek and me we were not accepting the gifts but the rest of us were happy to enjoy the gifts. We reached the new Chommorong at 4pm. I moved hotel for check-in when I saw the hotel everything was changed even staff, his name was Shankar he was so friendly and busy in the phone all the time while I was checking the room rest of were enjoying the moments having the oranges but we were getting the view due to foggy.

Before fog got heavy I asked Avisek to take my pic soon to upload it in social networking so that heavy fog would make too cold so we moved to our respective room. I was recalling my past experiences but like before the internet was not working properly. I offered everyone corn that I had brought from the home. We had with tea there we found two Malaysian who had quit ABC trek from Deurali. Whenever members form our group interacts with them and we asked the same and the answer from them was the same.

We had our lunch at 8 pm then everyone moved for sleep. At 3 am I woke in order to view the Fishtail and Annapurna both the Mountains was like a sketch and when I heard a sound I thought it was something but when I saw it was Shankar who was still busy on the phone, it was a scary moment for him he just told me that you scared me and a big laugh blew out. Then I moved to my room where I was just to sleep Sajan shouted look at the mountain everyone woke up.

Day 3 Chhomrong Bamboo Himalaya.

This was our third day we woke up with the sound of Sajan shouting urging to look at the mountain and everyone woke up. I was just informing them to sleep but everyone was busy to enjoy the view. I remembered to enter our number along with Anna’s TIMS card so I woke and reminded Anna. She was ready to enter the name. We had our breakfast at 7 am while they were having breakfast I was hanging out with the owner of the hotel. We had a nice breakfast after that we moved to room for getting ready and to begin our trek along with Anna we entered the NTNC office to register our name. Kabin was vlogging our moments. Everyone was enjoying the stairs and when I told them that this same enjoyment may be our trouble when we will return back from ABC. Hearing that everyone got shocked but we still keep on moving and vlogging. After crossing the bridge trouble uphill of Sinuwa. I told everyone to walk slowly so that tiredness can be reduce. I was walking at last with slow speed rest of was moving so fast that I had to inform them to walk slowly. It took us 2 hours to reach the Sinuwa. We rested at Sinuwa hilltop. It was getting hot so I changed my dress which makes me cooled down. We met 12 Nepalese youths they were enjoying and walking with fun which reminded my last ABC trek.

on the way to bamboo.

Bamboo was 1:30 hrs far from Sinuwa. We were walking through the mid of the jungle. Everyone was getting silent as if something went wrong. We had our lunch at 11 am after that temperature goes down along with it everyone was getting lazy to walk. Looking that Sajan moved alone and after a few minutes we moved it along with 12 Nepalese  I was enjoying their music and walking with relaxing. They stopped at Dovan but we moved Himalaya which was just 45 minutes from Dovan. On the way Anna felt difficult so I was walking with her. We got the chance to see Himalayan white monkey but rest trekkers disturbed them so they just got disappeared. We took shortcuts where Arju and Sajan were shocked to meet ahead than them. We reached Himalaya at 4pm after reaching Himalaya soon I check in because the weather was getting covered with fog. Himalaya owner was so friendly that he used to solve our each problem. Everyone went to their room where Sajan was busy hanging out with the rest of the people. I was getting my waist ache so Kabin helped to get a massage while he was massaging RT called me out I told her to wait for me. She waited for 5minutes and she got just tempered and went to her room. After that, we still continued our massage Arju called me out to know the reason why she was tempered. I clarified her and knowing the reason she consoles her. We had noodles break but RT was still tempered so Sajan just brought a trick which makes everyone active to play Ludo. We played for 30 minutes gathering in the same room. Everyone just felt cold so we moved to our room. We played Ludo for 1.30 minutes, where Kabin lost even we partnered up Sajan, was getting so tempered with Kabin because he used to help me to beat Sajan. In the 1^st game I was the winner and 2^nd game won by Sajan due to this the Kabin lost the money and idea of betting was of Kabin. Sajan was laughing with excitement due to this other guest was getting disturbed they just remind them to stay silent. We stopped the game and Sajan brought the next idea which made excitement 4A’s except Avisek and me they just joined us and Anna was getting so happy for getting the gifts. I was happy that RT was cooled down I teased her with the fun she was just getting shy and sorry for her reaction over me which he has shown before. We had our corn that make everyone to reduce their boredom. I shared my past experience along with a plan for tomorrow. Everyone was getting full of excitement because tomorrow we are going to reach our destination i.e. ABC. Himalaya owner called us for dinner. We had dinner at 8 pm and I found everyone was having dinner as if they are not desired to have it. I was having a bowl of lentils to get warmed, after having dinner everyone moved for the room. I was having back pain Kabin massaged me but I was not getting rid out of it. We were just sharing and thinking about the future and at 10 pm we slept listening to songs played by Sajan. At mid night I was just shocked that Sajan was speaking fluent English even having deep sleep. Due to that disturbance, I was just sleepless and stayed in the bed until they got up but he was still speaking at some moments.

Day 4 Himalaya MBC ABC

I woke up too early due to disturbance by Sajan at 6 am. Sajan just made a noise that I had to get out from the room. The weather was still foggy so I returned to the room.

Kabin was laughing as if he knew what happened at the midnight. I described action shown by Sajan and Kabin said this was nothing as compared to action he used to show before. I was just stunned thanking god that he just spoke. I was having negative thinking. Kabin was laughing continuously and Sajan was silent and enjoying the gifts. Everyone woke so early to get ready to walk before moving ahead we had a heavy and nice breakfast.At 7 am we moved to MBC and we were walking and cracking the joke. We joined with 2 Nepalese. The weather was getting sunny. I informed everyone to walk in a group but speed determines whether to be in a group or not. I was walking with Kabin Arju Avisek and Anna. We were enjoying the moments snapping the pic.We reached at Hinku cave where I was busy searching the written JNDM in the cave. I was sharing my experience and tragic occurred before 3yeasr ago. We reached Deurali at 10 am where we shared our chocolates and water. We stayed there for hours and after one day I snapped my pic and I came to know the reason behind weak internet connection. We moved to MBC crossing uphill and downhills.

I was walking with Nepalese guide, we were walking sharing our trek experiences on the way he showed me Thar (Himalayan goat). I informed Kabin Arju Avisek and Anna to look up at the hilltop view the Thar. After that guide moved ahead than us. On the way, Thai trekkers gave us his local chocolates which were so nice and I told them to walk soon and like yesterday the weather was getting foggy so we moved ahead. Except for Sajan and RT, we were walking in-group we reached MBC at 2pm. I was waiting for two peoples but they were unseen due to fog. I was snapping the pictures and videos. After 15 minutes of waiting, I moved ahead to search for them. I was calling out them. I got replied from them and I told them to get down sound was getting closer and closer. Finally, we met up after 30 minutes and without wasting time we had our lunch. Before having lunch I told them about the taste of lunch which was disgusting before 3years ago but thank god we had very nice lunched Sajan and I had bowled of lentils to get warmed. 

We had rest for hours before that we stuck our pic in the memories board. At 2:30 pm we moved to ABC but the weather was still foggy that we even couldn’t see the way. We were walking in a group so that no one can be lost. Waking for hours fog get slow down we were having well viewed of fishtail I was feeling so happy that we were having good weather. I was walking with Anna I was wishing to reach in a group but the rest of was busy snapping the pictures. So along with Anna, we moved for ABC welcome gate. We were walking slowly but at moments we felt tired and nearer to our aim. In order to motivate her, I begin to count our steps counting the steps motivating and speed our pace we reached welcome at 4.50 in 180 footsteps from the way where we get tired. We both crossed the welcome gate combined. We congratulated and thanked each other to reach a height of 4120 m. I told her we are at world top 10 highest mountain base. Anna was jumping with the fun we snapped our pics after we wait for the rest of the pals. I was recalling my past ABC trek, I completed my dream to assist the guest with in 3years and I was thanking God that we everyone were fit and fine. Anna clicked my pic I wore a rocking rooster t-shirt I wore it complete the word which I have given before 3years to the Rockin Rooster

@abc

On the way, many Malaysian were walking with pain and altitude sickness. At welcome gate one of the Malaysian ladies just hugged me begin to cry I was consoling and congratulating her. She was weeping continuously due to happiness. I was motivating her showing the Annapurna which was shiny due to sunset rays. One of her friends console her and took her to the hotel. We finally got together at 5.15 pm we took some pics and moved to the hotel. We were at the same cottage which was nice and sufficient for us. As the night goes on temperature goes down. Everyone was just getting sleep but I was disturbing each and everybody to get wake up because we might get altitude sickness. Sajan used his gifts so that everyone get active except me and Avisek. We soon had our dinner I was having a lot of lentils to get warmed. After that, we moved to the room where on the way I interacted with Malaysian he was so happy to interact with me. He offered us gifts Arju, RT and Anna took it and move to the room I was hanging out but he called from his friend and we moved to our room. Everyone was getting feeling difficult in sleeping. Due to difficulties at the mid of the night, I took garlic from my pocket and had it to get warmed and make me sleep for an hour.

Day 5 ABC Himalaya Sinuwa

  I was sleepless for the whole night and finally noises arose which mean sun had been rose. When I got out of the room I saw a lot of people were in the base camp. 

Everyone was busy to snap the pics. I went to reception to informed for us our breakfast, while returning to the cottage Sajan was snapping me and after along with Sajan and Kabin we took traditional naked pic and hoisted the shirt of Rotaract club of Bhaktapur for the 1^st time in ABC before three 3 years we just hoisted the Rotaract banner my pic and we went for our breakfast I informed everyone that we will be departing at 9 am. Time was running because today we were walking the longest of the trek. I was getting afraid that we might be in a problem. So I was in a silent mood, after breakfast we moved to MBC. We took our group pic in the welcome gate. 

Sajan was reminding my last trek best trek pic so he suggested snapping like the same everyone climbed uphill’s and tried to snap as like before. 

On the way we took pics and Sajan Kabin was reacting they didn’t want to return to the home. They performed their traditional dance in the Hariyali song which was quite funny and while I was shooting it I was laughing with fun. Except me Sajan everyone was moving front. We took a break and began to think about the future Sajan was getting so emotional. I was feeling an excitement bomb is diffused before he gets fully diffused I told him to move and then we joined the rest of the friends. We were declining sing and greeting the rest of the trekker. We met 12 Nepalese and told them to go with fun and safety informing us to stay warm. We were declining as fast as the point came nearer I was recalling the last tragic moments of last trek. Thank god nothing went wrong in the tragic point. Everyone was chilling and cracking jokes among us. But after crossing and on mid-way to Deurali RT suddenly cried I was just shocked how to console her I asked her what the matter she replied she was tired then I laughed loudly hahaha. Her cried voice rose up Arju returned back to console her. Kabin carried her bag so that she may feel easy to walk, in order to divert her mind  I was ragging her but no responses from her. We had rest at the Deurali then I found everyone was feeling hot and hunger I told them we would have our lunch Himalaya with gifts hearing that Anna just got active and moved front. I was at back walking with the rest of the guys except Sajan he went front we didn’t know why he suddenly changed his mood. We reached the Himalaya at 1 pm. We had a very nice lunch but RT was getting worst. I gave her medicines and told her to get the rest.

After having hours we moved at 2pm for Sinuwa not again reminding the same tragic we moved he was walking like she’ll stop so in order to change my mind I walked down with Sajan and Avisek. After walking for hours RT called us hey guys I am backed I was just ooooooooooo she told she was fine hearing that I felt so relaxed. Then with RT and Avisek, we moved forward and at one point I felt illusion that I told them to stop because I didn’t see the way I moved first to check whether there was the way or not and  I knew that there was the way I felt illusion due to darkness in the middle of the jungle. Walking for hours we reached Sinuwa as we expected at 5pm. After reaching the hotel I checked in the room and 15minturs later rest of the guys arrived I was feeling so happy that today everyone would have sound sleep because at ABC night everyone had sleepless nights. Like before Kabi massaged me where the rest of the guys were having the tea. They were enjoying the noon but I was having to serve back pain. I told Kabin to walk to over me he just kicked me and smashing me as if we were having wrestling Sajan came to look over as everyone thought we were fighting. At 8 pm we had a very nice dinner I was having a lot of lentils to be warmed. After dinner, I informed about tomorrow's hike and pressure and enjoyments. Briefing for minutes everyone moved to their room for rest. Everyone was exhausted due to over walking and in a minute noise got shut down.

Day 6 Sinuwa Jhinu

As like first in order to view the sunrise, I woke up soon but it was still dark so I moved to the room and as like the first day I forget the room so I went to the room of Sajan and struggled to get space in the bed. We were making like before due to this everyone woke up. Sajan and I was busy in looking at the pictures.

He suddenly reminded the marriage ceremony of Prabhat sir so he called him and congratulated him whole Kabin was snapping our pics. We had our breakfast at 8:45 am being ready to walk. I felt everyone was fresh except Anna and me. 4A’s loved the kitten they used to play with cat where they saw it whenever I saw them playing with a cat I just felt eeee u and response from RT like before so cute and asked me can I take to home I replied her it’s not or baggage to carried and everyone got good laugh.

They made the pic of the cat in bread toast which was nice. I was checking my room because I had lost my glass bag. I just left it and moved to the balcony for snapping my pic then we decided to move at 9:15. Everyone was walking with fun but Anna was quite silent than before. I was walking along with her wishing she would be fine very soon. It took us 1.30 hours to reach to lower Sinuwa where we heard the sound of a helicopter. I was feeling that it was near to us because the sound was getting louder and louder. When I knew helicopter just behind us I just ran away from the hills along with Anna. Sajan moved to uphill to see the helicopter he was unknown that helicopter was landing it was awesome moments like bomb blast environment full of dust. I viewed Sajan jumped from the hills and I told him to snap the view but he was unable to snap the perfect view.

Except me, everyone was full of dust I just got a loud laughed. I was laughing until everyone left me and walking sharing chocolates. Anna was walking better than before we just told her to move in a relaxed manner where Sajan and I were busying in snapping the pics. We usually snapped the pic whenever the view was perfect. We were walking by snapping a pic in each moment. We just forgot that we are in a group so we moved ahead to meet up the rests of pals. As expected everyone was walking with exhaustion because I informed them that it was easy to walk the nature trail bust difficult to climb man-made stairs. Anna was walking with relaxation I was shocked to see her wearing my cap before rising question Sajan told that he had given her before. Sajan snapped our pic which was nice and I was walking motivating her to reach the Chommrong.

I was informing the rest of the pals to walk having rest. It took us 2.30 hours to reach Chommrong I asked Anna for a TIMS card and she told me it was with Kabin. Luckily we got a mobile network signal so I phoned him to get down for her TIMS card. After reaching us we just check out from the NTNC ACAP check post. After checking out for the last moment I was enjoying the view of Chommrong Kabin took many snaps which was best my pic of the trek.

 Then the rest of the minutes Sajan Kabin and Anna walked ahead. I moved to the Chommrong hotel for water and after getting water I found a cap of Avisek in the courtyard. I wore that and moved to the endpoint of Chommrong. Everyone was resting and waiting for me I shared with everyone. I told everyone to move in a group but they were so excited for hot spring so they moved so quickly to reach the Jhinu. We reached there at 2pm I was just happy that Anna was fit and fine we rest for hours  I asked CBN to snap my pics after then Kabin and Sajan showed their funny actions. Everyone was enjoying themselves Kabin and Arju were playing hand fist then we got shocked to meet Israeli family (Mother and her twin's child) we just asked her are you going for ABC, he denied and hearing that everyone got relief and along with them deiced to move for Jhinu. We stayed there for almost 3 hours in the hot spring. Israeli child was enjoying with Sajan which made the rest of the tourists get out of the pool. As we expected we just covered the whole pool later on Malaysians and Malaysian videographers took us for their national television along with their video acts. At 6 pm we moved from the hot spring, we got a chance to have a night hike with a mobile torch reaching the hotel. Everyone wished to have dinner and we had dinner at 8pm. After dinner, we gathered for the last time to enjoy the gifts. Then we just felt that one of the tourists had a severe fever. Luckily we had got a certified nurse Arju she just checked her along with claiming the Kabin brother who was a doctor. After an hour they just joined us and decided to get slept. I moved to another roomed for a sound sleep but at a point I felt down from the bed which made a noise that Anna just got scared and silently I managed to get in the bed. hahaha haha.

Day 7 Jhinu Siwai PKR BKT.

The last day at the ACAP zone. I woke so early to walk soon but no one had woken up so I just told them to get up. I was shocked that they were all ready for the departure so without wasting any time we had our last breakfast before that Kabin and Arju escorted two of the tourist to the helicopter.

Then after  Sajan and Kabin felt rush so they both moved ahead in order to catch up the bus. The rest of us were walking slowly and remembering the whole trek. I was walking in a dilemma whether we would get our micro bus because I got the information  that the flow of tourist was higher than the day before so I was walking hurriedly to reach Kyumi to get a mobile network. We were 1 hr delayed from our expected time. Along with Avisek, we reached Beehive at 10 am we were waiting for Arju RT and Anna. I was getting fresh cleaning up my beard and bath to get rid out of sweat. As unexpectedly they reached soon and they told me they would move ahead and I joined them to reach Siwai for our lunch and microbus. I called out the bus head he told us that you would get your micro as per your reservation. Having good information I told everyone to walk slower than before. We reached Siwai at 11 have we had a very nice lunch I was recalling the taste of the hotel Shanti of Abu-khaireni. The taste of the chicken was similar to the hotel Shanti. I was wishing to had more chicken stock so I was wishing to get from the sister of the owner but expectation failed owner wife came out with stock to serve Arju and RT got a good joke to laugh at me. We had a very delicious lunch and I got a called from Kabin that they were in Pokhara so I requested them to search police station at Prithivi Chowk where Arju’s mum would be waiting for us. We began to drive our bus at 12 pm it took us 3hrs to reached Pokhara. We were waving our hands to the mountains until we can view it. Everyone was getting sleep due to exhaustion but I was thinking when I would visit ABC again. I was wishing to get trek back very soon. I was hanging out with all of them but they were getting sleep so I thought them to get relaxed. Our driver took us from the new way which was way too Sarangkot. I saw the paragliding so I woke everyone to view the scene. They just got off listening to the paragliding because they were going to perform tomorrow. We got a call from Arju;s mum soI called Kabin to searched for her. We reached Prithivi Chowk at 3pm and as information Kabin and sajan had found her at the police station. After meeting up I was searching the bus for the dam side to get check into the hotel Jharana for them. At 3:30 pm I checked it into the hotel and had rest for 30 minutes break in the hotel Jharana. Laxman sir told us to travel in the night bus as his suggestion we booked a night bus ticket from his own known travel partners. We departed from the hotel at 5:30 before that we moved to a local shop for having tiffin where we could read books having food.
At 7 pm we took a bus and moved to the Prithivi Chowk where we had to wait 1hours for our bus. Before that, we moved here and there for tea. We were summarizing our trek. As like before they were behaving like they didn’t want to return back. I was just consoling we had to return to our home. At 8.02 pm we get into the bus than for the second time in my life I was traveling on the night bus before I had traveled in 2012. As time passing everyone got to sleep, I interact with a German tourist who was returning back to Kathmandu for his flight. He had completed the ABC circuit and each other were sharing our pics and experiences. Interacting for hours we felt sleep so we decided to sleep. I was not feeling sleep due to running bus noises. I was singing south Indian movie’s song for the whole night until we reached Ktm. The bus used to stop to have rest and I felt so happy to have rest because I can get out of the bus and can interact with other travelers. At 5am we reached to Kalanki I was still singing and when I got out of the bus I was feeling like I was walking in sleep. We got into Bkt bus Kabin and Sajan was still sleeping but I was still singing with happened that we were going to reached home. We reached Kabin home at 6 am we decided to sleep for hours but we just begin to used social networking which washed our sleep. At 8 am Sajan left for his home. I was still using the internet at 9 am I took a bath for getting fresh and to moved home. When I was getting ready for home Kabin was in deep sleep so I decide to move without informing him. I was walking listening to my favorite south Indian movies song and recalling the whole trek and after reaching the home I just got sleep and had deep sleep. J

          This is how I ended up my ABC trek-2 with my two home pals Kabin Sajan and 4A’s (Arju , Aarati,  Avisek, and my 1^st international trekker Anna ). Thanks for your co-operation guys.

Watch our vlog trek to ABC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyJidNWLoq0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDeaIXQSBqw&t=3s

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Mardi Himal Trek 2017 April 2017 9-14 End of Ghumphirbarsa 2073.

About Mardi Himal Trek.

Mardi Himal Base Camp 4500m.

The Mardi Himal Trek is a newly opened route and hidden treasure in the Annapurna region. This trek is one of the best destinations to avoid the hustling and busy life of cities. Mardi Himal trek offers an amazing view of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre, and Manaslu ranges. Mardi Himal Base Camp, Jhinu Hot Spring, and Ghandruk village are the major attraction of this trek. Situated just east of one of the most popular treks of Nepal, the Annapurna Base Camp trek, the Mardi Himal trek is a hidden gem that is known to less. Few trekkers make their way to the Mardi Himal Base Camp spectacularly situated at the base of Mardi Himal and the impressive Machapuchhre.

The trail goes along small winding paths, through magical rhododendron forests until you climb out of the forest at an elevation around 3,300 m. The landscape changes quite abruptly into a rugged high mountain landscape, with amazing views of Mardi Himal, Machapuchre, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. From High Camp (3580 m; some maps incorrectly mention 3900 m) you can climb up to Mardi Himal Base Camp in about 3-4 hours, which offers spectacular close up views of the entire Annapurna Range.

There are simple guesthouses and home-stays along the entire route. If you plan to do this trek in the winter months please check with a local tour operator if the lodges are open. Mardi Himal trek is a less-traveled route in the Annapurna region. It is best to experience the brilliance of solitary ever snow-capped peaks and great opportunity of an excellent cultural experience and venture of Machhapuchhare Base camp. The exotic and interesting trail wanders through lush valleys, alpine meadows, lichen-laden dense forests, numerous streams, and waterfalls, all the while the fascinating mountain sceneries glossy upon the close horizon. The trail starts from the very beautiful city Pokhara having a chance to boat in Phewa Lake and enjoy spectacular views. The trail goes through the pine, Juniper, and rhododendron dense forest with raging rivers making a sound, and then, the different route takes us steeply down to the upper Mardi Khola.  The stream flows from the melting ice and snow of the Mardi Himal.  The trail follows through the lovely rice terrace, unique culture villages, and glorious views of silvery mountains.

Trekking on this route will give you a great place to get a taste of the real thing if you are light on alpine experience. The climbing trip can be combined with a trekking adventure in the remote steep-sided valleys heavily wooded with bamboo and rhododendron. Above the forest, high alpine pastures provide good grazing and undisturbed habitat for wildlife.  Its prominence on the wilderness zone of mountains designed to provide outstanding mountain views, and to get away from the tea-house trails and into the forests and villages that have not felt the impact of tourism.

Motive.

In order to complete our pending plan to trek to Mardi which we had planned for, 2 years before but had to postpone it due to our busy schedule, we had to wait for a suitable time. Personally, I participated in this trek in order to farewell to Ghumphirbarsa 2073.

Trek Members.

Ashib Avisek Rabi Kabin Suman Nabin Dipesh Kiraj Renu Jasmine Niva Sapana Kanchan.

Trek Diary.

Day 1- 2017 April 9 (Bhaktapur-Pokhara-Kande-Pothana).

I was so eagerly waiting for this date because we were going to complete our pending plan of trekking to Mardi along with expressing farewell to the Ghumfirbarsa 2073. I woke early in the morning in order to pick up Sunrise and then we moved to the bus stop where our remaining pals were waiting for us. We reached on time but we had to wait for Ashib because he was coming from Kamalvinayak which consumed our time. After gathering, we moved forward were on the way, we picked up Kabin from Adarsha, Renu, and Jasmine from Suryabinayak, and lastly Suman and Nabin from Sallaghari. We were moving on as per our time and everyone gathered at Kalanki including Kanchan didi, where we had our breakfast. Before that, I was in tension and I kept rounding here and there, but finally, I got relaxed after recharging my mobile cell. After this, I joined my pals who were enjoying their breakfast. Our driver -Khan Sahab, informed us to get ready to move on for Pokhara. We were so exhilarated for the journey but Dipesh and Kanchan were feeling nausea-tic making me quite uncomfortable. I was ragging the rest of the fine pals but they were enjoying themselves interacting with each other. Suman and Renu were the first to interact with each other, while the remaining were enjoying their joking funny interaction.

On the road, our bus tire got punctured at Baireni. Everyone got outside and I found that Ashib was not in good condition because he stepped in the drainage near the spot where our bus was stuck. Everyone got a good laugh because he even did not notice that both his legs were in the drainage. He headed to the tap to get cleaned. The rest of us were relaxing and after 15 minutes, Khan sahib informed us that our bus was ready to travel.We traveled until we reached Beni Ghat where we had our lunch. I enjoyed the lunch thoroughly where rest of the pals too were enjoying the lunch except Kanchan and Dipesh. We spent about 30 minutes there. After lunch, everyone was feeling active, reviving the lost energy. We were enjoying in a such a way that we even did not realize that our bus tire got punctured again. Khan sahib braked the bus and hurriedly moved to check out the tires. Everyone got out of the bus and in order to enjoy the free time, we snapped some pictures , which were the 1st pictures of the trip.

Then, we straight headed for Pokhara and arrived there at 2pm but not again.... we got stuck there for hours because of the need to repair the tires. We were feeling so hot that everyone was searching for a shady place. We moved to a shaded place where everyone was enjoying the coolness. I was feeling so excited to have the smell of mutton which made me too active during this boring time. We had some oranges brought by Kanchan but it was not juicy. After hours Khan sab joined us and informed us to get on the bus. He asked for a ghaspaat (cannabis) with Suman and sedimenting it, they both moved to the bus. Then, we were destined to reach Kande, from where we were going to begin our trek. I was feeling hot and feeling uncomfortable sitting at the last seat of the bus. Rabi, Kabin, Nabin and along with me, used to shout after crossing every hurdle due to the discomfort. On the way, Aashib shot a short video from the running vehicle. Good music was being played on the bus and luckily, my favorite song also played on the track......haha haha I felt so happy to hear my favorite song. Rabi and Ashib began to rag me by mixing the song in their own way. That 5 mins song made my day and that was the best moment of the first day. We reached Kande at 4pm where we got ready to trek to Pothana where we would be ending our 1st-day trek. Khan sab farewell us by taking a few selfies with us.

We walked for hours. I was feeling so hot that I took off my shirt.I reached Australian Base Camp ( AuBC) where the rest of my pals were joining others locally and  were singing the song. I headed to the ground of ABC and spent a few minutes there. Upon returning from there, I found that my shirt was missing.I moved on to Pothana thinking the rest of the pals could find it on the way but they did not. I lost my shirt in this day from the beginning of the trek. We reached Gurung Guest House at Pothana at 5pm . After reaching the hotel, firstly I moved on to get a shower in order to get fresh. Everyone was chilling themselves by having tea,c2h5oh and playing guitar, etc. While we were enjoying, Sunrise was feeling happier because her friends were also coming to the hotel where we were staying at overnight. We had our dinner at 8pm, and after two years, I had the same taste as like of Ulleri(lies in Annapurna Base Camp route to Ghorepani). Kanchan, Aashib and I were in the same table whereas rest were in another table.

After dinner, we discussed for tomorrow's trek plan alongside which the c2h5oh program was going on. We ordered chicken for it, however, although waiting for hours, it was not delivered and thats why I decided to move to the room for rest. At 10.30 pm, Rabi arrived at the room disturbing me. He was singing a song with the tragedy which was making me laugh but I was not responding to him, because if I had, there would be noise and so I acted as if tired and sleepy. His disturbance was going on until Ashib arrived too. He told Rabi to go to his room and he put blanket over me and headed to his respective room.

Day 2 2017 April 10 (Pothana-Deurali-Forest camp-Rest camp).

This was our 2nd day of the trek. Everyone was feeling excited to trek.We departed from Pothana at 8am having heavy breakfast. I was not feeling comfortable to walk because my bag was not supporting me because of the broken clip of the bag. I took scarf from Mr. Horaw aka Sabin. We marched until we reached Deurali. There, we got the news that forest camp was all occupied by other trekkers and  so locals suggested us to head to rest camp and book a room for High camp for the next day. We kept on walking on the way where Rhododendron spread like a red carpet full of it was welcoming us. The weather was sunny, therefore, we were moving taking our time. We reached Pitam deurali where we took our first break. Resting for minutes, we decided to move forward. We were walking in mid of the forest in a single row as in a parade.

I was surprised to know that the  4 girls were joining Suman  to sediment the ghaspaat which reminded me of Langtang trek where Prabina and Juneli were helping him for sedimenting the ghaspaat. It was fun for me and Suman was just happy that this moment would be memorable for the girls. Climbing few meters uphills, we shot a slow motion video which energized everyone to walk again.We were marching continuously for hours with the bottles of water and tiffin packed by  us. We were thrilled to view the mountain ranges and rhododendron covered forest. On the way, I saw that Renu and Jasmine were having a cap of c2h5oh. They felt that they used to gain energy after having it. Having a cap of c2h5oh continued. Walking in the forest, I was feeling passive, and hence, to reactivate myself, I played my favorite song. Aashib and Raby began to re-mix the song which was fun for everyone. Moving on to forest camp, I was wishing to have boiled noodles with sauce, because I dearly missed it.We decided to take rest at the forest camp for noodles break. I was very happy to have my wish fulfilled and this was my best part of the second day. Spending for 45 minutes here, we moved to rest camp which was just 3o minutes far from the forest camp.We were enjoying the trek ragging each other and recalling previous trek days.

I, Suman, Raby Dipesh, Aviesk, Nabin, and Ashib were walking relaxing and resting. I  was feeling that I still had not walked like ABC trek because I was not getting the overload of walk. Very soon, we reached rest camp at 4pm, where I saw Kabin was feeling tired and lazy to walk. We were in a dilemma about whether to move on or stay at the rest camp. A conflicting situation was arising here because half us was wishing to move to low camp but after knowing that the hotels there were full of guests, we concluded to stay at the rest camp. Due to this decision, Kabin got relieved and I could tell...suddenly his mood changed and lightened up. We moved to our allocated room then discussion between me and Ashib begun .

 After discussing we decided to gather, where some were enjoying playing card and some having c2h5oh.  I was enjoying the funny activities shown by my drunk pals. I moved to the dining room where I was chilling myself by having tea and then Sunrise and Sabin joined me. We were discussing about tomorrow's trek when suddenly Raby came to join us. Sunrise was disappointed with Raby because he was totally drunk. She told me that she wanted to beat him. Jokingly, I supported her that she should beat him but she realized luckily I was not drunk. Sabin was also feeling irritated for which I told them not to react his words. As per my suggestion, they did not respond to him and hence, Raby moved out to another table for getting drunk again. I was interacting with a trekking guide about his previous experiences along with Mardi trek. He was so glad to meet us and with happiness, he shared his trekking experiences. At noon, a couple of guests arrived at the hotel with whom we interacted for hours. I felt that they were annoyed by us because they were ignoring us and communicated themselves in their own languages. I noticed Kabin had stopped interaction but Suman was still on with his description about their tomorrow trek route plans. We had our dinner soon because everyone was tired after walking uphills and downhills. After dinner, Suman was eager to have c2h5oh but I was not supporting him because wine brought by us was too non-dilute. So he asked to have barley wine for which I agreed. Along with me, was Suman, Raby, Ashib, and Dipesh. When it was poured in the glasses, Dipesh ran away from the dinning hall which avails us to perform acts of him. He did not return to have it but our program continued for hours. We discussed why Fishtail is called a virgin mountain. Aashib explained that as local mountains unless fishtail was clear at noon which became a nice joke to laugh. At 10pm, we moved to our allotted room for rest. In the room, Kabin was already in a deep sleep but our discussion was still on. Suman and Ashib's talks continued from one to another room. At last, with no responses from either side, everyone got asleep.

DAY 3 2017 April 11 (Low camp-Badal danda -High camp).

This was the 3rd day and I was feeling lazier than yesterday because due to an uncomfortable bed, I could not sleep properly. We were wakened up by the girls with the deadliest ringtone ever....(by knocking the doors). Along with Kabin, Renu, Jasmine, Kanchan Niva and Sabin were all ready to move ahead. The rest of us were walking by resting and snapping photos.We marched uphills and uphills covered by rhododendrons. Avisek and Dipesh were walking with the support of each other whereas the rest of us were enjoying the beautiful mountains and forest.

We took our group snap at mid of the forest which was quite funny because the stand of the camera was not cooperating with us and it was falling frequently.We were walking and snapping the pictures until we reached the Low camp. There we rested for hours because High camp was just one and a half hours far from low camp. We were very close to the mountains because it was just one day far from high camp. Before leaving from low camp, we took another group snap highlighting Fishtail.

@ Low camp.

Trek was going well but then I heard that the day before, one of the tourist died because he slipped from the uphills. I was informing everyone to be alert and cautious.We were walking in a group until we reached Badal Danda. Former to it, on the way we got a clear and a spectacular view of Annapurna and Fishtail and so, we hurriedly snapped these pics.

on the way to Badal danda.

After snapping pictures, I was thinking how the photos were taken. Everyone was stunned to know that photos had been snapped by Avisek from his camera remote. Then, we moved on to Badal Danda for lunch, where everyone was waiting for us. The rest of our team were chilling themselves in Badal Danda. We had a very delicious lunch here and I found that everyone was having lunch wildly creating fun for everyone . We had an hour break after lunch but Kabin, Renu, Jasmine, Sunrise, and Sabin moved forward. I was feeling too lazy to walk and so I was informed my pals to walk slowly by having royal rest as the high camp was only 1 hour farther from Badal Danda. The weather was sunny and clear but I was not in the mood to walk.We slept rest for 20 minutes on the way before reaching high camp. 

We were thinking about tomorrow's weather at MBC. The black cloud covered up the sky and so we decided to moved on High camp where we reached at 2pm. After reaching the hotel, I quickly headed for the bathroom. While I was playing with water, one of the guides, suggested me to stop doing so in order to prevent altitude sickness He also advised me to go to the room. I followed his advice and went to room to get warmed up. The rest of pals were playing games and singing songs. Staying in the room bored me, so I moved to the courtyard in order to hangout with a guide.While we were interacting, there we saw a Lophophorus, our national bird. It was my first time ever that I had seen the national bird naturally and closely. Woooow.... its take-off was too awesome and I was just astounded to view its feather and circled a spot on its body. 

At 5pm, we had our noodles break, then after that everyone moved here and there. I was not feeling right but I also did not know why. I was in the dining room in order to get warmed up. At 8pm, we had our dinner but I did not enjoy the dinner like before. The girls were asking what the matter was, to which I did not respond and so, I headed to my room for sleep. After a few minutes, everyone joined me in the room where Suman brought barley wine which made me a little bit fine. I was telling Ashib that I was not in the mood to move to trek to MBC. He told me to sleep but I was unable to do so .I was chatting with Suman about this and that and after knowing that everyone slept, we also decided to sleep.

DAY 4 2017 April 12 (MBC-Badal danda- Low camp).

@MBC4500M.

This was our most important and the 4th day of our trek. Therefore, to have the spectacular view of Mardi Himal early in the morning, we left High camp at 5 am. I told my pals to head on because my shoes and socks were still frozen. In order to unfreeze them, I was in the kitchen. Oops! I burnt my socks because of high heat, however, I decided to wear them even though it was burnt and hurriedly moved to MBC. I was walking alone and so, I was confused about the way. I was walking along with the signal of the torch lights. I managed to meet my pals and whenever I saw them I used to shout out "MARDI CALLING MARDI CALLING ". While we were moving on, we got the chance to view the Lophophorus. Consequently, the lucky view motivated everyone to pace up with more excitement. We were climbing over the high hills. Everyone was busy in order to capture the magnificent view whereas Ashib and Rabi were shooting the moments. The way being interesting and adventurous, we used to click some pics after reaching every checkpoint.

Our trekking continued through walks over one hill to another, eventually taking us closer to the mountain.Ii was chanting "Mardi calling Mardi calling" so as to activate my pals walking with me. Our excitement was pushed up by the appearance of snow. I was intending to skate and play in the snowy hill after the ascension of MBC. Before that, we skated over the small hills which everyone enjoyed. Everyone was happier to fulfill their wish. After crossing the High viewpoint, the mountains go closer and closer contradictory to the way, which was getting harder.

We struggled to climb the snowy hills and everyone was getting exhausted but no one was willing to have rest because we were so nearer to our destination. The weather was playing with us: at one point everything got covered by the windy smog due to which we could neither see the way nor able to view our pals. At that moment, I was feeling that we would have to return from there but still, I was searching the way. It was covered for a few minutes and then I saw two people were walking, eventually, I informed my pals that we had reached our final point- MBC. Everyone ran toward the destination and congratulated each other.We reached MBC at 8.30 am as our predicted time. I was glad that I bid farewell to Ghumphir barsa 2073 reaching the place where I had wished for. The weather was favoring us this time because we had had the spectacular view and natural scenery which we were wishing from the first day of our trek. Everyone got busy to snap the pictures, whereas I was collecting signatures from my pals as well as tourists from Netherland in "GHUMPHIRBARSA2073" papers. After collecting the signatures, I pasted them in the last point of MBC 4500m. 

Like the previous trek, I along with Ashib, Rabi Kabin, Suman, and Nabin danced in their own Hariyali song, which was the best part of the final point. Everyone was busy to take their pictures that they forgot my plan. Thus, I requested them to gather soon for final pictures carrying Ghumphir barsa2073 pictures in order to farewell. After gathering, I distributed the signed up pictures to everyone and requested the foreigners to click our final group pictures. We tooked many shots for a better one which was making fun because everyone was posing in their own way.

Farewelling Ghumphirbarsa2073

I was eagerly waiting for this moment since the beginning of the trek. After  snapping pictures, I felt that I had pursued my dream of trekking Mardi Himal during 2073. Everyone was happier than ever before. Raby was videoing when we were congratulating each other, Ashib began to dance again and everyone along with the tourists joined him. I was extremely happy that I visited the place I planned to and murmured myself to visit this place again. The rest of my friends were having a beer, which was also one of our plan to do in the base camp. Moments after, we moved to skate where I was telling them to not skate by the chest and bump but they denied, and consequently, they realized why I warned them. We sat in a corner of the mountain and began to sing the song 'Scientist'. We kept silent for some minutes until the music was over. Staying there for 45 minutes, we decided to return back to High camp. We marched back enjoying as before, while I was waiting for the hills to come where i was intending to skate, but unfortunately I could not because everyone suggested me not to.

We were descending with the last view of the Himal chanting "bye-bye Mardi see you again". We were having fun by ragging each other and cracking jokes. The weather was sunny and cool which put everyone in good mood. Along me were Ashib, Suman, Rabi, and Avisek discussing today's plan whereas the rest of the other pals were resting for the last time. At the end of the last cliff, we snapped a pic which made me sad that our trek was going to be over. I was recalling every moment from morning to till now and thinking when would I be back to this place again.

I strongly felt that everyone was missing the moments which we have been passed through today because the environment was not like before. After crossing the last cliff, we sped up our pace and at 12.30 pm we reached the High camp where we had our lunch. I came to know that low camp had been booked up with tourists. I decided to move forward to Low camp in order to find out the availability of rooms. Avisek joined me and we both moved for Low camp but when we reached there, I found that room had been booked out. I was consulting for rooms with the hotel owner who agreed to provide us two rooms. After a few minutes, Kabin, Renu, Jasmine, Niva, Sapana and Kanchan arrived there. The discussion began whether to move forward or not, girls were ready to head on and that's why along with Kabin and Avisek they headed to Shiding. I was waiting for the rest of the pals and after 30 minutes, Suman , Rabi, Dipesh, Nabin, and Aashib arrived. They were surprised when I told them to move back to Shiding. They denied and we concluded to spend our night at Low camp. We began our plan of having our own wine which was too non dilute for me. We were trying to call Kabin but it was not reachable. At 7:30 pm, he called us to inform us that they were moving to Pokhara, thus, was a relief to confirm that everything was under control. Then, we moved to dinning hall for dinner, where we interacted with Sherpas. In the course of interaction, they expressed the different meanings of trekking: they told us that what we did, is not real trekking. Listening to their real experiences, I could hardly bear their real facts which taunted me and so, I decided to go away. But the rest of the pals were still interacting for a longer period. At 10 pm,  everyone gathered but our conversation did not. I told them that I was flying in the air: they knew what  I meant to say, eventually, everyone got into a deep sleep.

DAY 5 2017 April 13 (Low camp-Shiding-Pokhara).

This was our second last day of the trek. We woke up early in order to move to Shiding. Everyone was getting ready but I was prepared beforehand for heading to Shiding. We predicted to reached there at 9am: so we left Low camp at 7:3o am.

We were walking as if we were in a rush but it was not the reason. Because the way was inclined to down hills only, we were running and jumping which helped us to get rid out of leg pain and shivering. On the way, I did not know why but everybody was not coordinating well; they behaved as if they were angry. Feeling such, I remained silent until the half when we got a call from Kabin who informed us that they were moving to Lakeside at Pokhara. With everything under control, we marched forward relaxedly taking our time. As predicted, we reached Shiding at 9.03 am and without wasting further time, we caught up the jeep and headed for Pokhara. During the drive of an hour, we saw that one lady was mediating; which made us go......wooooooo. This moment made us realized that peace can be attained even though we are alone.We were still looking at Mardi when suddenly we were surprised to know that we did not see any water resource in our entire trek, while the driver told us that river is nearby us.

We requested the driver to stop the jeep for some minutes, hence we played in the river like we had never ever seen water before; this actually was a very rare memory of this day. One of the local jeeps passed through us in which we saw locals traveling at the roof of the jeep. We desired the same and with excitement, we too traveled on the top of the jeep. Ashib and Rabi were shooting the video. We used to scream whenever jeep passed through the water. I sat over the jeep top for about 30 minutes only, after which I and Raby seated back inside the jeep because of consequent pain in the bump due to lack of space. The rest of the guys were still enjoying the above. After driving for hours, we reached Harichowk, where we dropped out of the jeep. Then, we caught up a bus to move to the Lake side where the jam was making us very difficult because everybody was hungry. While we were in the bus, I became very restless, hence thought to hang out with Suman. However, he was not in the mood to talk but he put me into silence until we reached to hotel for lunch, when he illustrated a dialogue. We got out of the bus at Prithvi chowk and then moved for the hotel to lunch. I was informed by my pals that we appeared different than others because local people were staring at us. While searching for the hotel, I was informing Ashib that we had to have lunch anyhow because we were postponing our lunch since yesterday from Low camp. We moved to Lakeside by walking where the rest of the pals who got to Pokhara, the day before were waiting for us. I was very irritated to walking for hours. It was too hot for me that I was restless again. They had ice cream but I denied having it. Rabi and Ashib were consoling me that the hotel was nearby us but it was taking time to reach there. 

Finally, after reaching the hotel, I straight headed to the bathroom for the shower because of the hot weather and low battery in the cell I was in aggression. None of us could communicate and coordinate with each other due to bulging hunger. It took a much longer time for lunch, whereas I was suggesting them to control the hunger because a hungry man is an angry man. 

We had a very heavy and delicious lunch. Ashib was shooting the video while the rest of us were busy having our lunch. After rest, we rest for a minute in order to discuss today's plans. At 1.30pm we moved to form the hotel.

On the way, we snapped some pics and Ashib was shooting video. We reached the hotel at 2pm where we had to wait for Kabin, Renu, Jasmi, Sunrise, and Sabin who were returning from the Peace Stupa. We called them and finally, everyone gathered afters 12 hours again. I came to know that Avisek and Kanchan had already departed for Kathmandu through the night bus. Hahahahah....... Kabin was so happy to meet us and was greeting us saying, "mula where were u, Mula yesterday I was in huge tension mula etc...". He was speaking the word 'Mula' every time he opened his mouth, which was so very funny for all of us...... "Mula" ......hahaha..... We took rest for hours and then, decided to move to Lakeside. I was not in the mood to go there because it had only been a week that I had been there.

Kabin told me that today was the last of 2073, so we should go and view the last sunset. Reluctantly, I agreed with him, amidst this, Dipesh and Ashib were in restlessness to meet someone else. I was looking at everyone and except Dipesh, the rest of was enjoying the moment. I was feeling so tired that I informed everyone to sit down. Everyone was enjoying my speech of commenting on the surroundings and the visitors. One of the Israeli visitors came up to us for a pen and wished to learn to say 'happy new year' in nepali; we taught him to say so.

We were relaxing with silence at the moment when the very last..the very last sunset of 2073, was setting. I was chanting 'bye-bye Ghumphir Barsa 2073' because this   sunset marked end to my Ghumphir Barsa. Then we moved on to search for a hotel for having tiffins. Dipesh was so eager to meet someone else which creating fun for the rest of us. He luckily got his chance to meet his friend. Everyone was chilling in their own way while Kabin was getting hungry and so, we decided to go to a local hotel. We informed everyone to gather, with the search still on. Finally, (thank god)..we found one, meanwhile here in the hotel, our orders were being delivered once at a time. When one order was brought, it would be shared among all of us. it was kind of funny but because everyone was hungry, it was not laughable as well. At the time my order arrived, I felt awkward to have it because everyone was looking at my dish. I had a little bit of it, and momentarily everyone attacked to have it. I was laughing from inside but outside, I appeared to be angry, and so Suman ordered another one for me again. The latter one, I enjoyed alone while the rest were sharing their dishes. After that, we moved to the hotel and decided to have a beer. Omg........ I could not control my laughter...we laughed so hard...because the girls were behaving high after the drinks, especially Sabin. They were so eager to look at Rabi's 6abs.

ahahhahaha......it was such a funny scene which again Rabi's shyness doubled the humor. We kept on talking about this and that's and my own "Behind the Scenes" talks. Our thundering laughter disturbed the rest of the guests. Consequently, we decided to go to our own room. It was not easy for us to leave the room because Sabin was not allowing us to do so. At last, we left at 12 a.m wishing everyone a Happy New Year-2074. Our hanging out the program was still on. Outside the hotel, Ashib was chilling with his friend where at the moment, Raby approached her and bowed his head down to greet her. Looking at his act, Ashib's friend's friend was stunned and quickly managed her one-piece dress thinking that Raby might bow his head down at her too. She was feeling awkward. However, Raby was not able to confront her because he was totally drunk. After this, I, Suman, Sunrise, Kabin and Raby chatted for a while and we moved back to our room. We slept only after watching Barcelona losing its match, which angered Rabi.

DAY 6 2017 April 14 (Pokhara-Kathmandu- Bhaktapur).

Today marked the last day of our trek. I woke up early in order to get ready and catch up on the bus home soon. Except for girls, the rest of the boys woke up at their own time. After everyone got ready, we moved to Lakeside for breakfast but after this, instead of going for the bus except me and Kabin, the rest of the boys moved for boating. I, Kabin Renu, Sunrise, Sabin, and Jasmine decided to wait for them. But after a few minutes, Kabin got tempered and in aggression, he decided to move ahead leaving them. Renu and Jasmine joined us. At the bus stop of Prithvi Chowk, we took the time to negotiate for the fees. While we were about to step inside the bus, Kabin got a call that the rest of the members were also coming here, and then, we unified after 30 mins just similar to our first-day group. It was so hot inside the bus that everyone kept silent except me. But I think it was just a part of my behind the scenes. At last seat of the bus, I, Sunrise, Sabin, Kabin, and Rabi shared the seat. Our bus moved so fast that everyone was enjoying the moments. After crossing the Mugling bridge, we got stuck in the jam which was an excuse to escape the hot weather.

We moved to the bank of the Marshyangdi river where everyone was chilling in their own way. We had to stay in the jam for 2 hours, after which we got the signal for cleared way.. OMG !....not again..the temperature of the day was too hot...I was sweating and so, I took out my clothes. Sabin teased me why I was showing my abs-less chest. But the fact was I was feeling very hot, not showing my abs-less body..hahaha. I informed Rabi that I could not control anymore when luckily my favorite song was played on the bus and it cooled me down for a little while. I wished to play that song again but it was no. This 5 minutes of my coolness had been my best part of this day. 
Around 4pm, we had our break at Malekhu and everyone enjoyed the food. Resting for a few minutes, our bus was ready to roll again. Hahahha.... funny it was..... after passing few meters ahead, Suman realized that his jacket was missing; so he moved to the hotel for his jacket. I was speaking continously from the time we got into the bus whereas rest remained silent. Sunrise, Sabin, Kabin, Rabi, and I were enjoying and ragging each other. Rabi was playing Dipesh's hair whereas Kabin disturbed Renu. She thought Dipesh was the one to disturb her. We laughed at the moment because it seemed like it was done by Dipesh but in fact, he was in deep thought about something else and was unknown about what was going on. Our ragging and traveling continued until we reached  Kathmandu. We dropped out at Kalanki where we were waiting for the bus to reach Koteshwor. Rabi, Kabin, Renu Jasmin, Sabin and Sunrise rode in the first bus whereas remaining of us rode in the second bus. OMG!......, the bus was so packed that we even did not have space for placing our foot. I felt pain remembering our return from Shiding because we traveled at top of the jeep although we had seats inside. But currently, we neither had any seats nor space for placing our foot, this difference made me thoughtful. We gathered at Koteswor and caught the bus to Bhaktapur. The bus moved faster and every one of us enjoyed it.We left the bus at Suryabinayak and went for having ice cream. Except for me , everyone rejoiced to have the ice cream. Jasmine called me to meet her father to which I denied and ran away. I was chilling myself with the apple cider outside the shop where Renu joined me. She asked for my apple cider, but I refused and she replied to me as a greedy boy. I shared with her that whenever I have ice cream, I feel like throwing up. Feeling disgusted, she ran away from there, but I was still enjoying my apple cider. The rest had a cup of ice cream as well. Nabin and Jasmine departed from here, while the rest of us moved to Taumadhi for having paan, a treat we have in New Year day. Before this, we visited ga:hiti to view our cultural chariot, thus, making us happy to be able to part of our festival.

We had our paan after clicking a pic for the very last time.From there, everyone dispersed for their respective home. I was with Rabi, Ashib, Dipesh, and Sunrise. We saw the brawls moments at Sukuldhoka and passed from there quickly. Rabi was escorting Sunrise. I knew about their bro-sis love relations from the exchange of love letters on the bus which occurred in 2008. I felt what kind of love exchange was this and so, I asked Sunrise, who replied that at that time in 2008, there was no phone and so, letters were more preferable.......hahaha....it was fun knowing the answers. At Tachapal, we dispersed after drinking water where Rabi headed west, Aasib to north and I and Sunrise to the east direction for home. I dropped her home as promised after which I went to mine by listening to my favorites songs on my walk. I was happy with the songs and finally, reached home at 9 pm.

  The trek to Mardi was a source for promoting the Nepalese Tourism Industry. Exploring Heavenly Nepal and adventurous Mardi, promoting domestic tourism for Better Nepal was the aim of my Ghumphirbarsa2073. Trekking to Mardi Himal was a dream come true, and thus, it represented my personal farewell to 2073.  
Overall, I would conclude that this trek was a complete package of enjoyment, new friendships, normal misunderstandings, and confrontations. Much more unexpected things happened, which have added memories for a life time. From beginning to the end of the trek, I am thankful for everything. 

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