Preeti Pradhan
On 1 st June, 2025, our office organized a refreshing hiking trip to Changu Narayan- Tilkot-Bhaktapur. A total of 10 team members participated in the journey. The office van began picking everyone up between 6:30 AM and 7:45 AM from their respective locations.
By 8:30 AM, we stopped on the way to Bhaktapur and Changunarayan road for a local breakfast. Energized and excited, we continued towards Changu Narayan and reached the temple premises by 9:30 AM. Upon arrival, we parked the van and headed toward the historic
Changu Narayan Temple, one of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal.
We explored the temple complex, observed the worship rituals, appreciated the intricate architecture, and took a group photo to capture the memory. We also took time to learn about the history and significance of the Changu Narayan Temple, enriching our cultural
understanding.
After the temple visit, we made our way back to the van to collect our belongings. On the way, we enjoyed some local snacks, including cold drinks, curd, and titaura (Lappsi/ Mango candy), which added a fun local touch to our experience.
As we began our hike around 11:00 AM, we noticed Hitesh Dai generously shared sunscreen with everyone much appreciated, as the sun soon became quite strong. After walking for a while under the bright sun, we decided to take a short break. 12:30 PM Thankfully, Nirmal Dai had picked up some fresh watermelon from a roadside fruit shop, which felt like the perfect refreshment. It was such a relief to enjoy the cool, juicy fruit together.
To avoid the harsh sun, we continued our hike through the forest trail. Walking in the shade of the jungle was incredibly calming and peaceful. Along the way, we stopped to take some group
photos among the trees, capturing fun moments and laughter.
At one point, a few of us discovered leeches on our bodies, which caused a bit of a commotion! But we kept our spirits high and moved along. Interestingly, two stray dogs began to accompany us during our jungle walk, becoming our unexpected but delightful companions.
1: 30 PM Later, we found an open field and decided to take another break. We enjoyed our second round of watermelon, shared some Titaura (lapsi candy), and even gave biscuits to the dogs. Nirmal Dai sang a song, and everyone joined in creating a beautiful memory of bonding, laughter, and lighthearted fun.
After the short rest, we resumed our hike and eventually made our way back to the van Tilkot. The entire hike felt short, sweet, and incredibly refreshing a perfect blend of nature, laughter, and team bonding.
From there, we headed straight to at 3: 00 PM Bhaktapur Durbar Square. We explored the historic square, clicked more photos, and at 5:00 PM wrapped up the day with a hearty meal our late lunch and dinner combined. After a fulfilling and memorable day, we returned home,tired but happy.
