LOCKDOWN Series Episode 1 - MEME Pokhari, Lamjung

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Our happy dashain wishes to you all. As everyone, the pandemic and the lockdown that followed halted our travels for a while. Once it loosened a little, we got an invitation to visit Meme Pokhari of Lamjung by our dear friend Suraj Gurung. It was on our list for a while, so we couldn’t say no. After a few arrangements, we set out for a week-long trek to Lamjung.

It was a different experience, due to the circumstances. But once we started our hike from Taksar, we almost forgot about it all. We were more worried about our shelter, the rain and leeches. Overall, what a beautiful trail, and what a beautiful destination. Not just Meme Pokhari but the myths and tales behind each and every pasture, uphills and rivers, the nomadic life of the shepherds, the wildflowers and the companionship of the locals, everything about this trip was fascinating. Having said that, the trails are pretty tough, it's easy to get lost unless you’re with someone who knows the area well and the accommodation/fooding part is tough.

The youths from Taksar and Tanje have initiated plans to promote this area. Hopefully, things will change for the better very soon. It is a circuit trek, and can be done within a week.

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If you plan to visit Memepokhari, these contacts will be helpful

Suraj Gurung : 9808119474
Man Prasad Gurung : 9806671515
Manraj Ghale 9845418708

Video Breakdown
00:00 Kathmandu to Hile Taksar

10:11 Taksar to Plisa Kharka
21:09 Plisa Kharka to Ngaable
30:54 Ngabble to Naale
38:59 Naale to Meme Pokhari
54:00 Back to Besisahar

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Trip Itinerary
Type : Tea House + Semi Camping
Trek Duration : 8 Days
Grade : Moderate
Total Cost : 1000-1500 per day (The total trip cost comes to around 10-15 Thousand Nepali Rupees per person max.)

Day 1 Kathmandu - Besisahar - Hile Taksar (Road Trip)
Day 2 Hile Taksar - Plisa Kharka (recommended stay at Barahapokhari, reachable in a day’s trek)
Day 3 Plisa Kharka - Ngaable
Day 4 Ngaable - Naale
Day 5 Naale - Meme Pokhari
Day 6 Meme Pokhari Exploration
Day 7 Meme Pokhari to Molmche
Day 8 Molmche - Tanje, Tanje - Besisahar (Road Trip)
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Tracks :
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“Yatri” by Anxmu5
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Firwork stock footage provided by Mário J.R. Matos”).
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We are always looking for places that aren't famous or explored enough, but are lacking exposure and promotion. If you know of any such places or your village/hometown has such locations, do let us know. We'll be more than happy to visit and collaborate with you to promote such destinations.

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Camera : Kanchan Rai, Rishav Adhikari, Ashish Shrestha, Nb Gurung
Narrated by : Ankur Chhipi Mourya
English subtitles by : Heema Rai
Script/Edit/Direction: Kanchan Rai
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