Into the Jungle [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.

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01-Warm up before hike

02-Stopped at budhanilkantha to have some fuel for hike

03-The place where we had our fuel

04-Hiking started in the name of Budhanilkantha

05-Garlands for the beloved lord Narayan

06-see the love between brother and sister

07-Peak not so far

08-Caliber 5.56 mm automatic

09-Hmm sounds good we must follow the map

10-Enter the jungle

11-Everyone filled with full energy at the start

12-We found deer in the jungle

13-Another Deer

14-Coordinator leading the group

15-Menu For Next Hike

16-Valley Glance from the top

17-Valley View II

18-glitters like gold, but is it real

19-Taking rest or waiting for others to come

20-way to Nagigumba… ofcourse

21-Natural Entrance made for the hikers

22-Interns in joyous mood

23-Eagle flying in the sky

24-Morning view of Galfutar

25-Naagi Gumba

26-Interns posing for the photograph

26a-two lost in Gumba

27-Fern Arena

28-Manoj trying to capture the land

29-Thanks to the trees who put their leaves on our way

30-Rookie on the Lead

31-tiresome

32-A well deserved rest

33-Ligths of solar shadows of leaves

34-Pass-way thru tree

35-Rest time

36-Wondering minds

37-Towards Baaghdwar

38-Got a chance to view the clear view of the sky

39-A perfect shot by Ashish

40-grassland 01

41-Meadow 02

42-Young baba of Baaghdwar

43-Old baba of Baaghdwar

44-Guess who stays in there

45-Source of Baagmati

46-Statue of Lord Shiva at Baaghdwar

47-S-baba

48-S-baba doing the palmistry

49-Joyous after meeting BABA

50-We must put our effort in mainting these historical places

51-Second Source of Baagmati

52-Mantra for Baagmati

53-Kopche baba

54-Hmm now i’ll capture the real shot of —

55-No words to explain(Awesome)

56-Mushroom

57-Recall the tree of Evil Death

58-A roadblock… not for 11 determined hikers

59-Guerilla Training

60-Resting in peace after tough slopy hike

61-Tree-top residency

62-Tree - Inside story

63-Second animal seen in jungle

64-Finally at shivpuri peak

65-From the top of Shivapuri

66-Paradise view

67-I wanna touch the sky

68-Captured the bird after 10 useless shots

69-butterfly caught in cam

70-Resting in peace at the top of Shivapuri

71-Who is wearing D2s Cap

72-Shady Kathmandu

73-Sentry

74-Daisy(Reminds me of JJH)

75-Captured from the steep rock

76-Yellow flowers perfectly matching with green leaves

77-Orchid(Suna Khari)

78-This is probably the 6th call ‘mobile kanchi’ got…..

79-Blooming garden

80-Destination visible

81-Time to end the hike and start the food(probably the most awaited part of hike)

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Mobile Kancha Says:
June 4th, 2008 at 8:05 pm

Mero ta cell ma balance nai thiyena mobile kanchi, tyati dherai call kasle gareko timilai ?? Mero ta cell ma balance nai thiyena

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