Last look at the mountains
Our stay in Pokhara had been very enjoyable, if sometimes a bit strenuous or nerve-wracking, but we were back on the bus, making our way to Chitwan National Park. Only about 160kms, and we were told it would take about 4-5 hours, but we knew it would take longer than that. As it was it took around 6 hours. Six hours of bone shaking.
Leaving Pokhara we had our last look at those snowy white Annapurna mountains.
Leaving Pokhara
Mountains in the distance
What a difference a letter makes
Nepali Truck
There is Fishtail again
Fields of rice
Corn is second most popular crop here
Crossed that bridge before
Then to our hotel, right by the park.
Our hotel
We were in the 'Sloth Bear' room
Though inside we had elephant painting
A late lunch and then we were taken for a walk by a local guide. Krishna was very good, and knew a lot about the local area.
Special beer
Chitwan street
Canoes to be used the next day for river crossing
Even though these live in the river
Walk along river with Chitwan guide
We walked by the river that we will have to cross tomorrow to get to the jungle for our safari. We saw a number of crocodiles and plenty of birds. And then passed by the elephants. Chained by the legs and not looking too happy. We were told they are let off at night to feed so I hope they have that at least. They are fed copious quantities of food they make up here. Molasses, rice and salt wrapped in elephant grass. The guide said they come back in the morning to get the food. I hope so.
Elephant waiting for night release from being tied up
More elephants
Krishna shows the food they feed the elephants
The group in Chitwan NP
Weaver bird nests
We were shown a local farm and its bio-fuel plant. A small pit into which is placed buffalo dung. The resultant gas powers the home.
Krishna shows how farmer makes bio-fuel from dung
Source of dung, and much more
Rice growing between house yards
Goats are everywhere
Then starts a parade of elephants going home
These are working elephants, not part of the park.
Elephant walk
I think we were told 60 elephants in the park and then more privately owned
These are 'working' elephants
Before dinner we were treated to a show of local dancing. It involved a lot of stick beating and drumming. All young male dancers, no girls. It was a beautiful night outside. But we weren't staying up late. We had had a big day and the next day canoeing started early.
The moon shines while we wait for traditional Tharu dance show
This featured blog entry was written by jannettek from the blog Time to travel.
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