Chitawan, Sauraha and around

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This episode is not going to be litany of explanations about natural or socio-cultural heritages, but explicit overview of what I did during a short break from my routine work. So it would be boring to delve into it if you have not time.
Ok, let me start.
There was a research training to begin with. In Bharatpur, Chitawan. For which we took a night bus from Dharan and took our sojourn at a hotel by 4.00AM.
Two days were for training, let’s not talk about its details. The evening of Friday, however, was fun-filled on the bank of Narayani river. We from batch 2005 of BPKIHS gathered to celebrate reunion at ‘home away from home.’
Next day, I took respite at a brother’s place, who took me to Sauraha, a famous place one wouldn’t like to miss during any trip to Chitawan. There’s a popular saying that if one hasn’t seen a rhino in a lifetime, his/her life is worthless. Despite rigorous chase into the wild on the back of a colossal elephant, we didn’t see the face of one-horned animal. It means there is a second chance of making the trip again!
Before the jungle safari, we had glimpses of Tharu cultural museum. Also had a visit to wildlife display center beside Chitawan national park wherein one could see various animals and reptiles protected by chemical preservatives.
In the evening another dear brother joined.
Next morning, the political discussion was all we could remember, forget about what was the cause !
So after drinking lemonade, 1683 steps made from stones amidst thick forest led to Maula Kalika temple at the peak of a hillock in Nawalparasi. The scenery was serene, flowery roads, green forest, the meeting point of Trishuli and Kali Gandaki, plains of Gaidakot, and many more.
We climbed up and down. Then our decision was to reach CG, I was wondering if I am hearing right word. After we reached the gigantic temple then only I found the contribution of Chaudhary Group, (the name CG Shaswat Dham was the credit).
The scorching heat of summer sun was distasteful but the religious museum in the ground floor of temple gave some relief with calm soothing music and 18 degree celcius of temperature.
Returning back to Bharatpur, why not touch Devghat Dham? This question demanded the urgent answer. And thus crossing a suspension bridge over Narayani river I stepped in the dignified land of Devghat Dham. The pictures of this journey shall entertain you from boring presentation of mine!

STAIRS, 1683 only !

Kaligandaki and Trishuli meeting (seen from Maula Kalika temple area)

To sky, to heaven (The Maula Kalika temple)

CG dham, the shadow casted by temple. Isn't it picturesque?

Bridge between Chitawan and Tanahun (Devghatdham area)

Tharu culture, various farming weapons

Tharu home

Deadly venom-holders, but dead !

Birds protected for your eyes

Panicking scene, eh !

No rhino, but group of herb-eaters

Only way to explore dense forest

Taking time during training

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