True Nepalese flavor in the grand nature
The team leader Tej was very clear, supportive and efficient in arranging my trip to meet my ever-changing needs for a new destination, temple or transportation, always replying timely and heartwarmingly. The trip went very smooth from the moment I landed to my flight leaving, and I felt always protected and taken care of, not to mention so many unforgettable surprises, laughs and dances along the way!
Besides wonderful landscape of tropical forest, waterfall, snow mountain, village, farmland, green bush and plateau meadow, which could be appreciated easily during the unchallenging route, I had wonderful time with energetic, fun and versatile porter Chamzey, who, though not speaking much English, did more than just carrying my loads.
He taught me Dumbal, a Nepalese card game, so I could bear long break in a mountain with little entertainment. He could easily pick up any fun object in a lodge and quickly learn a new skill, such as a flute at MBC! I joined him and other boys for the volleyball and football games at ABC the first time in my life, though clumsy and always getting hit by the ball, I felt totally excited.
I was very lucky to have Chamzey bring the precious and authentic cultural flavors, which is for me more valuable than walking and taking pictures itself. We are both curious and don’t need much rest. He is very smart in understanding me even non-verbally. I’m sure if Chamzey picks up more English, he will grow to a star guide within a second:))))))
Life is never about a happy ending but a fruitful journey. So is hiking, where talks and breaks to learn the beauty of local culture and life matter more. Destination becomes meaningful only when story occurs and connection is harvested in the grand nature.
