Monthly Archives: October 2010

Kids of Dadeldhura on the Dashain Tika Day

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

I was in Dadeldhura on the day of Tika this Dashain. The small bazaar on the hill was closed as people were busy celebrating the festival. I had to spend my Tika day on the hill because I was stuck … Continue reading →

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The Mahakali Bridge on Nepal-India Border

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

Chandani & Dodhara villages: These two villages of Mahakali pari (beyond Mahakali) were connected to the mainland Nepal only in 2005 when the government built a 1452.96 meters long suspension bridge. The structure is quite a sight. The suspension bridge … Continue reading →

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Dadeldhura: after 12 years

Posted on October 16, 2010 by

This Dadeldhura looks more beautiful than the one I had seen in my first visit mote than a decade ago. The sight of dense jungle just below Tuphan Danda together with a glimpse of snow-capped mountain is inviting. And there … Continue reading →

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An Overnight Bus Journey to Mahendranagar from New Delhi

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

  This is clearly one of the most uncomfortable bus journeys that I have undertaken in recent times. I have to spread my legs to form a huge V so as to avoid rubbing my knees on the back of … Continue reading →

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