Pokhara to Chitwan

Pokhara to Chitwan

We where relived that the 6 hour bus journey to Chitwan actually took 6 hours, and the trip was actually enjoyable since the Nepali countryside is so stunning.

We are spending 3 and 1/2 days here, so it has been a good opportunity to settle in and unpack in our little resort accommodation. Hamish is struggling with the heat- Chitwan is the tropical  part of Nepal away from the mountains. We booked a place with aircon, but sadly our aircon seems to have died, along with the power and at times the water supply. This seems to be the way of life here. Power goes off for four hours at a time, as there isn't enough supply for the whole country.

We spent a sweat soaked day walking inside the Chitwan National Park stalking out wildlife, and where lucky enough to get a glimpse of some monkeys, a rhino, a sloth bear, peacocks in trees, crocs and some dubious gorillas (which may or may not have been people). It was a cool thing to do, but an endurance fest at the same time with the humidity and heat.

Yesterday we bathed with some elephants which was fun but I felt the elephants where poked and prodded to perform when they probably didn't want to. We rode an elephant in the avo through a community forest, which was amazing! Favorite thing yet.

Today is our last day with our friends James and Bronnie. We are planning to hire bikes and cruse around the countryside, then tomorrow we board a 7 hour bus back to Kathmandu and fly on to Madurai in Southern India.