Reise, Reise

In about two weeks time I will be traveling to Marburg, a university-city, in Germany. I will be studying at the Philipps-Universität Marburg until June 6. I will be studying German language and two seminars, most likely in Political Science. I plan to start a travel log once i get there. Although, I am not certain how often I will be able to update the log since I dont own a laptop and dont know much about how often I will be able to use the internet. Anyways, i will try my best to document my stay there. I will post the name of the new blog soon.

I'm back and so is Hostel

This time around there's nothing much to write about the trip to Dhangadi, family visits and stuff nothing interesting or anything just very Hot!!! As usual Dhangadi was really scorching , thank god there were some showers that tried to dampen the day but that didnt help much either.Ah ! Kathmandu just feels so much cooler, just 34 degrees or so....thats nice. So everythings almost where i had left it , yesterday there was this earthquake scare started of by some future predicting baba, says a major earthquake's gonna strike somewhere between now and july 10, its foreseen by the baba that pakistan will sink, pokhara will disappear and 300 thousand people will die in kathmandu alone. That rumor did get inside the head of lots of kathamnduites , and yesterday there was tense panic in the air, lets see what happens.

In a more gory and bloody part saw last years sequel to Hostel, Hostel:2 today and boy was that some movie. Eli Roth it seems is trying to step up his game with every flick he makes. Comparing with Hostel 2, Cabin Fever(the first of his film) looks like a teen drama. Seriously, part 2 has everything a slasher movie freak requires and so much more. I would love to say what happens and who dies in what horrid manner but that would spoil all the fun . There are some scenes that remind me of Elizabeth Bathory, there is cannibalism, the usual decapitations and slashings and some of the worst torture imaginable that could be inflicted to a man. All in all this movie definitely is more gruesome then the first and oh yes, its storyline is somewhat broadened and kind of begging for a third installment. 4 out of 5.

Trip to Gosainkunda

Gosainkunda for me was more of an adventure than a pilgrimage. And, it turned out to be really worthwhile. I met some people who have been there more than 10 times for religious reasons (I honestly and amazingly respect that feat) but for me it was exploring your own country and just enjoying the nature that I remember the most. Talking about how I reached there.

After staying in Dhunche for two days, we set off on Tuesday morning at exactly 6 in the morning. With a short descent to Ghattekulathan, it was seriously uphill all along the way with never ending hills that kept on showing up with every turn and ascent The trail was simply magnificent with its panoramic view and jaw dropping scenery and that sometimes helped to keep the mind off of the gradual pain creeping up the leg with every step. Gosainkunda is more than 2000 meters higher than Dhunche and the walking distance is much more than that. Slowly, we made our way past the various so called villages, Deuarali (2625M), Dhimsa (3007M), Chandanbari (3512M) and Laurivinayak (3900M) before finally reaching Gosainkunda (4300M). After climbing, limping, struggling and nearly to the point of crawling for 12 hours Gosainkunda stood in front of us. Luckily, I didn’t get altitude sickness but can’t say that for everyone who was there. After staying a night there we headed back to Dhunche the next morning, after admiring the scenic beauty, bathing and feeling VERY VERY cold. On my way down met up with a very interesting Frenchman Baptiste (pronounced Ba-Tist) who among other things helped me play a Gambian instrument called the Mugambo. And with him and another Nepali guy, Sambala, reached Dhunche in just 6 hours and didn’t (couldn’t) leave the bed the whole day.

It’s hard putting down in words about the trip. What I could write is about how I ended up crushing my knee with the speedy descent or how I nearly fell off of a cliff and that sort of things. Im just not coming to terms with what to write, there are so many things and im just that much lazy. So instead, enjoy some of the pictures that might put some things in perspective.

What you knew or don’t know about Gosainkunda:

• There are two other lakes on the way to Gosainkunda, one is just adjacent to Gosainkunda. (I forgot their names)
• Gosainkunda is religiously important to both Hindus and Buddhists.
• Gosainkunda can also be considered as the source of the river Trishuli.
• For many Hindus, a place just above the lake called the Trisulthan is more religiously important than the lake itself, as that place is supposed to have been the place where lord Shiva jammed his Trishul in ancient time.
• No one has died of falling while going to Gosainkunda but deaths occur mostly due to altitude sickness.
• The water of Gosainkunda is very very cold, almost all the time.
• If you’re planning on going, go during Baisakh month, the Laliguras (Rhododendrons) bloom all over the hills (there are 12 different colored/species found) and the climate is also very suitable.
• While ascending, go slow, you don’t want to get altitude sickness and while descending also go slow you don’t want to crush your knee bones or fall off of a hill either.

Today Rasuwa, Tomorrow Gosainkunda !

Ok, it took just 20 minutes for me to openthis page to post something. The thing is i arrived at Dhunche (Rasuwa) today. A small place 120 km away from Kathmandu near the Chinese border. Although the destination isin't here, actually hope to go to Gosainkunda from here. It will be the highest that ive travelled so far, a sweet 4500 meter above sea level. Will update on that after i reach Kathmandu most probably next week. See you Soon.

On the road to Dhunche

Das Ende von die Reise

So finally everything is back to normal (thats a drag) . The work aside, everything was more fun.

HOT pokhara !

so finally, all the programs have ended. On a safe and sound note everything is over. :)
Was here from Sunday and finally got time to see 1 or 2 places only. hope to see around more tomorrow. althought the company is less but the its still very much cool. missing a lot of people here, it would have been more fun with lots of people but still its a'ight!
cant be on the net in Pokhara for a long time, it would be a shame but some stuffs just have to be checked and managed so will further maybe elaborate or display later but i guess this'll do for now, catch u later.

Stupid Post

Had gone to a wedding of my aunt and had to wear a traditional dress, Daura Suruwal. Thankfully, i wasnt the only one wearing that stuff so didnt feel out of place, anyways, it was fun, found out many stuffs ( oi Nirey Im still shocked!!!!). all in all not so bad.
and if that does not interest you here are some photos of a place called Rasuwa, one of the many remote places of Nepal.

Trip to MANTHALI

Some time back was in Manthali (hilly part of Nepal). It was actually kind of official, was a volunteer and had to distribute clothes to the underprivileged students. Felt really good to see the smiles on the children's face when they received the clothes. Also, felt really good with the nice atmosphere and serenity.

Unfortunately, could not witness the snowfall that happened in the capital, Kathmandu, after 62 years. Incidentally, the snowfall happened on 14th February, all the lovebirds had a wonderful time (cant say the same for me:( ) in the nearby hills where snow was abundant. But still, the trip as a whole consolidated for the snow, it was a enjoyable yet fulfilling experience.
Here are some pictures of the trip, it is in HI5 album.

[Thanks Michaela for reminding me about this, had forgotten to write about it]