09 December 2008
Breakfast on the balcony overlooking the valley which was enshrined in smog or mist, however, we could see the snowcapped mountain tops of the distant ranges – hope we don’t have to climb them!
We headed off to the bus where we left Bandipur and drove for a few hours to Besi Sahai and had lunch. The restaurant and guides put us in the indoor dining room, but it was lovely and sunny outside so we decamped to where the locals were, much to their amusement, and had our lunch outside. SB and I shared a Dhal Bhat and after lunch the trekking started with the porters going ahead with the main bags.
The walk was along a trail that was also used by cars and was very dusty. It wasn’t long before the group spread out with me bringing up the rear as I was trying to take in the scenery. We passed through a few villages all with lots of animals, even seeing a couple of white rabbits – I think they may be destined for the pot.
We finally arrived at our accommodation, which is very basic with twin beds.
Outside it is very warm and sunny so everyone took the opportunity to sit in the sun or do some washing and after having a hot shower we all sat around chatting and getting to know each other. The garden area was surrounded by flowers and trees affording views of the local area, very surreal.
Although the guest house was basic the food was varied and filling, even though Santosh forgot to order our meal and it finally arrived way after every one else’s, but we aren’t expecting a 5 star trek.