Gelephu Tshachu

On the 8th day of our Southern Tour, we visited the famous Gelephu Tshachu. We started exactly at 8.30 am from our hotel in Gelephu.

Crowds Gathered Outside the Tshachu

I had never been to a Tshachu (Hot Spring) before in my life and i couldn't resist the opportunity when our intineary was altered again.

I had seen in news and television about the hot spring bath and had a little knowledge on the status of Gelephu Hotspring. And, so when the opportunity awaited, i didnt want to deprive myself to see the hot spring in real.

When we reached the Tshachu, it was the female's turn.

The Tshachu Management has scheduled the timing for male and female. So, that women do not feel uncomfortable when men are around which is a good thing.

And, four of us immediately went inside the Tshachu compound. To my disappointment, i saw a lot of women squeezed in one small pool.

May be it was the peak winter time. So, that was why a lot of people from far and near had come and camped near the Tshachu compound.

can u see the tents there?

We waited for sometime for people to empty some spaces for us. But the pool was so squeezed that me and a friend left it because we didn't have the patience to wait for more.

So, instead we went to where our vehicle was parked and helped them in preparing our lunch.(so u know we cooked and ate where ever it was possible).

Well, i really dont know whether soaking in the hot spring can cure one's disease that what we believe, rite?. Hot Springs have minerals and if we soak in it for a long duration, it can cure us of some particular dieseases.. Moreover, seeing the large crowd i can at-least say that people still have trust in what they belief.

 Seriously, from my point of view, i would like to say, how can a stagnant water where thousands of people with all sorts of disease have bathed in the same pool cure someone.

Have you ever taken a hot spring bath? Please let me know your opinion too.

Visit to Royal Manas National Park

As part of our annual Recreational Outing and Picnic, this time we went to Royal Manas National Park located in the Southern Central Region of the country via the Tsirang - Gelephu Highway.

We were quite a large group (21 of us and some of us were traveling to this region for the first time including me). We boarded two buses with all our supplies and groceries, utensils and camping equipments to last for a week. So, that we could cook, eat and camp where ever it was possible. 

Near Yebilaptsa

Day 1: Gelephu
We started our journey early in the morning on the 8th of Jan. 2014 and reached Gelephu around 6 pm.

We went for shopping in the Gelephu Town as we needed some extra supplies to last for all of us and had an early dinner because the next day we will be heading towards a place called Gomphu.

Our Camp @ Gomphu

Day 2: Gomphu
The road to Gomphu was very narrow and steep. But luckily no vehicles ply on those roads.

We reached Gomphu Eco Lodge & camping site in the evening. It was very cold there.

 The small eco lodge is owned & managed by the Gomphu Community. Since, the rooms could hardly accommodate us, some of us had to sleep in the tents. It was fun and interesting there. They had already made preparations for a bonfire.

Bone Fire @ Gomphu

One of the Eco-Lodge in Gomphu

Day 3: Panbang

 The never ending winding roads were very tiring. However, the scenic beauty of the place awaked us. There is a large and beautiful twin waterfall on the way to Panbang. It was warm there. We stopped there to take pictures.

The Twin Waterfall near Panbang

Actually in our itenary, we were to stop for the night at Panbang Eco Lodge. However, when we reached there it was already occupied by some guest. So, we looked for two other lodges but it was not possible to stay there.

The Panbang Bridge

Bank of the Manas River.

Day 3: Camping on the Bank of the River Manas
So, we camped on the bank of Manas River. It was very windy at night.

I felt as if the wind will blow our tents at night. But nothing as such happened.

RMNP Sign Board

Day 4: RMNP
It was so windy on the morning, that we decided to go straight to the park area.

Finally on the fourth morning of our trip, we crossed the river on the boat to reach the Park area.

Wooden Boat

Wild Buffaloes

Basketball Court In Manas

There is a basketball court, football and volleyball ground. It is so beautiful on the park.

Volley Ball Court in Manas

There is a football Ground behind those trees.

Our Camping Site in Manas

The scenery are enchanting.

our camp

On the first day @ RMNP some of us   rode on the tamed elephants. There were only three elephants.

Elephant Ride

Hiking towards a place called Special Thang

Day 5: @ RMNP
On our second morning at the park, some of us went for Bird Watching. I spotted a Collared Owlet. There are plenty of Rufous Hornbill and Parakeets.

We went hiking to a place called Special Thang after breakfast. 

 There were lots of Indian Gooseberry trees.

Unfortunately, we weren't lucky enough to spot any animals. On our way back and forth we saw some footprints of tigers and leopards.

It is estimated that there are only 35 tigers in the Manas Region.
 The Indian side of the Manas is a World Heritage Site for conserving tigers.

footprints of a Tiger

We spotted a barking deer running from one side of the dry river to the other end.

The name of the dry river is Geylongkhola.

After hiking for nearly two hours, we reached the Watch Tower.

However, there was nothing to see. May be the wild animals were scared by our large group.

footprints

On our way back, we spoted several Golden Langurs (endangered species) clinging from one branch to another.


And, saw some jungle fowl.

When we reached our camp site, i were so tired that i directly went to sleep.

Wooden Boat

  Day 6: RMNP

On our third day @ RMNP, we went for river rafting..

Day 7: Back to Gelephu
On our 7th day, we returned back to Gelephu through the Indian route.

Day 8: Gelephu Tshachu

Stupa near the Tshachhu

 

A Brief Introduction of Royal Manas National Park:

Background:

This park has only recently been opened to the public and offers  thousands of animal and plant species, many of which are globally endangered, it is not only the most diverse protected area in the Kingdom but also noted as one of the world’s biologically outstanding parks.

Lying in south central Bhutan, Manas is connected at the southern border with India’s Manas Tiger Reserve, a World Heritage Site. To the north it borders the Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park. Royal Manas was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1966 making it Bhutan’s oldest protected area. The area was upgraded to a National Park in 1993.

There are wide climate variations in Royal Manas. The May-September monsoons bring up to 5,000mm of rain. Rainfall is negligible in winter and the climate is extremely pleasant from November till March.

Manas is also extremely rich in wildlife species, including the highly endangered Royal Bengal tiger, Asian elephant, greater one-horned rhinoceros, clouded leopard, Himalayan black bear, gangetic dolphin and pangolin. Found virtually nowhere else in the world is the especially rare golden langur, a primate of extraordinary grace and beauty with its long, silky blond fur.

More than 365 species of birds have been officially recorded in Royal Manas National Park with an additional 200 believed to be in residence. Species found here include the globally threatened rufous-necked hornbill, Pallas fishing eagle, great white-bellied heron, spotted wren-babbler, blue-headed rock thrush and emerald cuckoo. Many of the park’s more than 900 types of plants have commercial, medicinal, traditional and religious significance.

WWF and Bhutan’s Nature Conservation Division jointly developed a five-year conservation management plan which includes training and equipping park staff, improving park infrastructure, and supporting biological and socio-economic surveys and park monitoring programs. (Source TCB Website).

3rd Year into Blogging

Hello People,

So how are we all doing?  I guess, all is well at your end.

When i first drafted this post i was going through some kind of depression . I was annoyed by many things which i dont want to remember now. I was emotionally unstable and was felling sad.

But now i have returned back to the right track and mind. And, feeling quite pleased with myself. I needed some privacy and also time to heal things that were bothering me.

October marks the THIRD anniversary of this blog. This is the third year into blogging and sadly there are just as many as 53 posts here. However, i make it a point to read each of your post. Sometimes, i wait for the next day to read what you write.

It's been nearly two and a half months, i have been absent from this blog.  And, i really missed blogging :P. (as if i am a regular blogger ~~ wink~~)

Stayed tuned cos Story of this Blog coming soon here.

 Thanks and have a Good Day!!

Royal Baby Boy

Kate and William with the Baby exiting the Hospital.

 A very huge congratulations to Kate and William on the birth of their first child. The Royal Baby is yet to be named and he weighs at 8lb 6oz. The Baby is third in line to the throne. 

Baby Cambridge

The Royal Baby was born in the same hospital where his father, his uncle Harry and other members of the family were born.

Here are some pictures where the world celebrates the birth of the Royal Baby Cambridge.

Prince William and Kate with the baby.

Michael and Carol

Prince Charles and Camila

Fountains in Trafalgar Square run blue to honour the birth of the baby that the world had been waiting for. Images of the blue fountains in Central London acted as a backdrop for news programmes breaking the news

CN Tower in Toronto, Canada is lit up with blue lights

Niagara Falls is illuminated blue to celebrate the arrival of the 'beautiful' baby boy that the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to on Monday afternoon.

The London Eye lights up the Thames with the patriotic colours of red, white and blue Add caption

The BT tower announces the birth of a baby boy to Kate Middleton and Prince William: "It's a Boy"

Elated crowds take photos of the easel that officially announced the birth of the son of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace on Monday evening 

 

 

(Picture Source: Hello Magazine)

A Heart to Mend by Myne Whitman

A Heart To Mend by Myne Whitman.

Ever since i read this book called ''A Heart to Mend'' by Myne Whitman, i have became a Great Fan of Contemporary Romance Fiction.

 If you guys have been following me and reading some of my write ups, then probably you might have come across the author's name and her post in some of my previous posts. And, well i am a regular reader of her blog. It inspires me so much. And, i quite wonder where does she get all this ideas, so simple and beautiful blog she maintains.

And, what next! You might have guess from the (title) of the book that it suggests some romances, love, heart and of course not the least how to mend it. And, you are right in this.

However, after reading this book, i really loved reading Contemporary Romance.

Blowing your own Trumpet

I read this post in Romance Meets Life <http://www.romancemeetslife.com/2011/10/blowing-my-trumpet-10-things-i-like.html > and <http://alotedbabe.blogspot.com/2011/09/blowing-my-trumpet.html#.UcLNotjPxn4> in Purpose Driven Blog. And, i liked it so much that now am trying my best to blow my own trumpet. It's not so easy to blow your own trumpets.

 I cant even realize why is it so hard now to put things down in paper. I can hardly write anything. So just when i am starting a lot of negative thoughts and em

1).  I am 100% dedicated to my work. Whatever work you give me and i will go to sleep only after i conclude that work. Even if its personal or official work. I want things to be organized.

2). I am good at using computers. I know Microsoft Excel, Word, Power point and most importantly Tally which is very popular among the corporate/private employees here.

3). I love to love too. To be honest ,I have a very few friends. My friend circle is quite limited. May be i can keep track of them in my finger tips. However, i am a very sincere, generous and loyal friend. Even if you call me at the middle of the night to do anything or go anywhere, i am willing to accompany you.

4). From a very young age i have realsised the significance of money. And, i know how to manage it. It makes me being independent.

5). I can do things by myself. I can go shopping Even if  i am alone. I can manage to do most of the things alone by myself. I don't need to cling to any of my friend. And, its not boring to be alone. I enjoy my own company. I love to be by myself.

6). I don't like wasting. Here it means to waste time, thimgs, food, anything and the list goes on. I hate to see when people don't realize the value of time.

7). I love cooking. I try to watch as many cooking and food channels as possible while at home.

8). And, i dont really know how to say it. But i am a YES sort of person. I am a very easy going person.

9). I consider myself to be a tall lady, tall in height, tall in mind and tall in soul. Considering most Bhutanese lady(ies) who are quite short in stature, i consider my self fine. Most of my friends envy my height. :P

10). The positive and optimistic side of me always compels me to work better for tomorrow. I always want to see The Sunrise of Tomorrow morning.

Now, you tell me readers what are your good traits that you want to share? I guess, it will be equally difficult for you too. Please try writing it.

The Broken Dream: Jiah Khan's Suicide Letter

(I dont know what to say. The ugly side of Bolloywood  Here is the text from actress Jiah Khan's suicide letter allegedly addressed to Suraj Pancholi. This letter was shared to the media by Jiah's mother through their publicists.

"I don't know how to say this to you but I might as well now as I have nothing to lose. I've already lost everything. If you're reading this I might have already left or about to leave. I am broken inside. You may not have known this but you affected me deeply to a point where I lost myself in loving you. Yet you tortured me everyday. These days I see no light I wake up not wanting to wake up. There was a time I saw my life with you, a future with you. But you shattered my dreams. I feel dead inside. I've never given so much of myself to someone or cared so much. You returned my love with cheating and lies. It didn't matter how many gifts I gave you or how beautiful I looked for you. I was scared of getting pregnant but I gave myself completely the pain you have caused me everyday has destroyed every bit of me, destroyed my soul. I can't eat or sleep or think or function. I am running away from everything. The career is not even worth it anymore.

When I first met you I was driven, ambitious and disciplined. Then I fell for you, a love I thought would bring out the best in me. I don't know why destiny brought us together. After all the pain, the rape, the abuse, the torture I have seen previously I didn't deserve this. I didn't see any love or commitment from you. I just became increasingly scared that you would hurt me mentally or physically. Your life was about partying and women. Mine was you and my work. If I stay here I will crave you and miss you. So I am kissing my 10-year career and dreams goodbye. I never told you but I received a message about you. About you cheating on me. I chose to ignore it, decided to trust you. You embarrassed me. I never went out, I never went with anyone else. I am a loyal person. I never met anyone with Karthik I just wanted you to feel how you make me feel constantly. No other woman will give you as much as I did or love you as much as I did. I can write that in my blood. Things were looking up for me here, but is it worth it when you constantly feel the pain of heartbreak when the person you love wants to abuse you or threatens to hit you or cheats on you telling other girls they are beautiful or throws you out of their house when you have no where to go and you've come to them out of love or when they lie to your face or they make you chase after them in their car. Or disrespects their family. You never even met my sister. I bought your sister presents. You tore my soul. I have no reason to breathe anymore. All I wanted was love. I did everything for you. I was working for us. But you were never my partner. My future is destroyed my happiness snatched away from me. I always wished the best for you, was ready to invest what little money I had in your betterment. You never appreciated my love, Kicked me in the face. I have no confidence or self esteem left, whatever talent whatever ambition you took it all away. You destroyed my life. It hurt me so much that I waited for you for ten days and you didn't bother buying me something.

The Goa trip was my birthday present but even after you cheated I still spent on you. I aborted our baby when it hurt me deeply. You destroyed my Christmas and my birthday dinner when I came back. When I tried my hardest to make your birthday special. You chose to be away from me on Valentines Day. You promised me once we made it to one year we would get engaged. All you want in life is partying, your women and your selfish motives. All I wanted was you and my happiness you took both away from me. I spent money on you selflessly you would throw in my face. When I would cry for you. I have nothing left in this world to live for after this. I wish you had loved me like I loved you. I dreamt of our future. I dreamt of our success. I leave this place with nothing but broken dreams and empty promises. All I want now is to go to sleep and never wake up again. I am nothing. I had everything. I felt so alone even while with you. You made me feel alone and vulnerable. I am so much more than this." or whatever. RIP Jiah. It was published in TOI).




( The Times of India)