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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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Around the World on a Bicycle: Spreading Message or Loafing Around?

Posted on September 25, 2010 by

The ‘world cyclist’ finally arrived in Delhi last week. He had been traveling in India for the past several months. He had added me on Facebook a couple of months back. I had been following his updates on and off. … Continue reading →

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Beloved Bamboos of Budha Subba in Bijaypur (Dharan)

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

I first visited Dharan in 2001. I was on my way to Kimathanka, the remote and smallest village of Nepal by population bordering China. I stopped for a few days in Biratnagar, booked my air ticket to Tumlingtaar, and went … Continue reading →

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