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Nepal Musings

A tiny Shangri-La hidden in between the towering Himalayas and the gargantuan sub-continent, this is a land of friendly people, proud Sherpas, awe-inspiring mountain peaks, yaks and yetis.  In Nepal the sounds of mantras in the remote monasteries bounce back playfully from the snow clad mountain peaks, drawing in seekers of spirituality to its mystical allure.  Nepal is nirvana for the spiritual, the adventurous, the lonely souls in search of moksha.     Wait, I mentioned tiny.  The biggest conundrum when travelling in Nepal is how would you fit everything in?.  I have met people who have been coming back to Nepal again and again, to explore the mighty Himalayas, the picturesque towns and sit around the bonfires on a chilly night with the smiling people.  When you leave, the desire to be back again lingers...   When I go back to Nepal this would have all changed. It was 25th April, 11:00 am.   People slept unaware of the tragedy that was sneaking into their dreams.     The quiver