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| At Godam, preparing to leave to Chitlang |
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| It takes about one and half hours ride in zeep from Godam to chitlang |
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| I was sitting in front seat with him. He had interesting story to tell about history of Chitlang |
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| He said that Lamichhane ( Brahmin) were given gift land ( Birta) to be settled in Chitlang as the local Newars living there needed a priest. He is descendants of those Brahmin |
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| The zeep won't start, looks like something is wrong with it |
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| Driver is still trying, but No, it won't work |
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| Other drivers and owner of the zeep come over and try to fix it |
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| Still fixing, I am now worried how long it would take |
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| Finally, we are about to go, Hurray, off to Chitlang |
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| View from the Zeep window |
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| Greenary everywhere around the road promises the great natural beauty of Chitlang |
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Huts on the way
After this my mobile shut down. So, no pictures for a while. I reached Chitlang around 6 pm. I had khaja of Chiura Tarkari. By then, my other team members were back from their kulekhani Trip. We had a chat and looked over Goat Cheese Factory. After that, we had some drinks and had a chat.
My friends who had come earlier had met an amazing woman. She was a woman from Phillipines. But she was stranded in Chitllang because her Nepali husband left her. She had two kids. But she does not have any paper for the children that provides them their identity. For the sake of welfare of children, she decided to stay in Nepal. Whole community is supporting her. But her Nepali husband has already married someone else and living with her in Kathmandu. My friends were amazed that she was so fluent speaking in Nepali, English and even Newari. She is working as agricultural labourer in Chitlang. Amazing how one's life is change and transformed by so called love.
In the evening, we had singing and dancing session. That's when I realized that next time when I am going on a trip. I should prepare a list of songs. Either record them or perhaps memorize them. One of our friends, Bikash surprised us with his memory of Nepali folk songs.
Before the evening ended, people started telling jokes they knew. Some were weird, some were hilarious, some I didn't get it at all. But again, next time, I am going to read some jokes ahead of time.............for sure
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| The scene early morning in Chitlang |
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| It was about 5.30 in morning. This man said he just came from Illam with Goats. He was showing me where the goat farm was |
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| I was mesmerized with greenery and fresh air |
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| Dr. Lamichhane. Chitlang is his home district. So, he offered to show me around. We are walking towards Sat Dhara ( 7 taps) |
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| Photo session Time |
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| Sat Dhara ( Seven Taps) |
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| On the shrine |
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| Paddy fields |
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| Two neighbors catch up after long time |
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| Absolutely, but I hope they have free public toilets for the tourists |
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| Doko ( hand woven bamboo basket) |
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| Ful ma Bhawara |
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| A cup of tea from local people |
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| Friends walking around |
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| Dr. Lamichhane meets another friend of his |
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| our team mates buys organic Garlic |
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| My hiking shoes |
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| lady with |
Lady with witty jokes, wonderful laughter and beautiful smile
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| oh, where to keep this cowliflower |
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| Organic cauliflower and farmer |
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| world cup fever and Bikashji |
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| looking for more souvenir |
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| It was little bit chilly in the morning |
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| yes, see once over here too |
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| local souvenir |
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| women wanted to know whether we had empty seats, but we did not |
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| A policeman nearby police station |
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| Our driver: he had some opinions about women travelers which irked me at times |
So, all in all, great fun. Chitlang is amazing place to stay and visit.
