Itinerary Followed:
Kaza to Delhi.. Day7: Kaza - Kalpa (12 Hrs) + Day8: Kalpa - Chail (10-11 Hrs) + Day9: Chail- Delhi (7-8 HRs)
Now we had come to the
returning part of our journey. My initial plan was to return via Manali through
Kunzumla & Chandrataal, but that could not be implemented as the route
wasn’t open. So we had to take the same route while returning.
As per our manager there were
few fresh landslides on the route we had to follow, making it more difficult to
travel back. On top of it our only working mobile (BSNL) also stopped catching
network as the BSNL tower was down due to the storm last night. With a brave
heart we started towards Kalpa. Our first halt was supposed to be Tabo for
breakfast at the Monastery Café. We ate there and while returning our car got
stuck in one the drain passage built on the side of the road of Tabo Village,
within no time around 30-40 (almost entire village) people came to rescue us
and within 15 mins people lifted our car and pulled it out of that drain. By
this time I became a “Big time Fan” of the helping nature of the people
residing in this region which is rare to find in metro city like Delhi.
The obvious choice for our next break was Nako Helipad.. as we couldn't halt there earlier.. Helipad at such remote villages are common sight as helicopters remains the only mean of transport or rather rescue whenever the roads gets washed away due to landslides.
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| Nako Helipad |
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| View @ Nako Helipad |
The route till Kalpa was even
in the worse condition than before mainly because of the fresh landslide which
occurred just a day back, but that made the journey even more adventurous and eventful.. and the feeling of proud pumped our hearts when we saw the sign boards such as below.
After the strenuous drive we reached Kalpa, and stayed at the same hotel but a room with better view so much so that you feel that there is no one in front of those huge snow-capped mountains but you and they are intruding your privacy by giving you a continuous gaze.
While having dinner we got to
know that there has been another landslide near Wangtoo and it was so fearsome
that people has cancelled their trips and returned back to Shilma. I was scared only with the
thought of it as my boss would kill me if I dont attend the office on monday!! |
| one of the many signboards |
After the strenuous drive we reached Kalpa, and stayed at the same hotel but a room with better view so much so that you feel that there is no one in front of those huge snow-capped mountains but you and they are intruding your privacy by giving you a continuous gaze.
We started at 5 AM to cross cholling through the upsi bypass before it closes for our side of traffic.We managed to do that without much of delay we reached the other side of that bypass. Luckily for us the residue from Wangtoo Landslide had been cleared and we didn’t face any problem because of that.
Spent our evening relaxing in Chail, and walking
around the small market place. Next day morning we started off little late as
todays’ journey was going to be much easier and smaller compared what we have
experienced. With a heavy heart we bade a final goodbye to the mighty Himalayas
but only till our next trip which was due in August J J
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