To the jungle
We left the great food of Pokhara behind as we climbed on a "tourist bus" with seats way too small for any westerner. We reached Sauraha, the base for jungle safaris into Chitwan National Park at the end of a 5 hour long ride along twisting roads with beautiful views. Upon arrival, we were met by a representative of our budget hotel who transferred us in a jeep to our hotel on the shore of the Rapi River, the northern boundary of the park.
Our accommodation had great views over the river and we were within walking distance of where the elephants were bathed everyday at 11am. We spend the next two days just doing nothing - walking around, washing elephants and also meeting up with the same guide Johan, his sister and her friend had trekked with 6 years ago when they visited the park.
Mayaram was very glad to see Johan again. We noticed a large red crossed painted in his office and he informed us that he and his family became Christians 4 years ago! We had a great time catching up and made a booking to go on a 3 day jungle walk so that we could have a good chance of spotting one of the 50 tigers in the park...
Our accommodation had great views over the river and we were within walking distance of where the elephants were bathed everyday at 11am. We spend the next two days just doing nothing - walking around, washing elephants and also meeting up with the same guide Johan, his sister and her friend had trekked with 6 years ago when they visited the park.
Mayaram was very glad to see Johan again. We noticed a large red crossed painted in his office and he informed us that he and his family became Christians 4 years ago! We had a great time catching up and made a booking to go on a 3 day jungle walk so that we could have a good chance of spotting one of the 50 tigers in the park...
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